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A Successful Grand Opening Ceremony

Posted on September 18, 2015
in Around the Inn, Guest Events, Open Air Art Museum

We at the Inn at Honey Run are proud to announce that last night’s official Grand Opening Ceremony of the Open Air Art Museum with the inaugural Haiku Walk was a great success!  To officially open the freshly-mulched Haiku Path for public exploration, we invited a private guest list of poets, press, and local officials to attend our “ribbon-cutting” ceremony.

The evening began in our beautiful Treetop Pavilion where guests were received with wine and opening comments from Innkeeper Jason Nies and Haiku Society Regional Director Julie Warther. Julie led the 2 hour tour along the haiku path, a brand new trail through the hills, meadows, and forests of our beautiful property.

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1 of 30 Haiku stones throughout the walk

Along the path were  30 large stones placed into the ground upon which hung the individual haiku poems engraved on steel plates in the shape of a ginkgo leaf by local metal sculptors.  These short poems were presented in both English and traditional Japanese characters.  The theme of the poetry follows the procession of the seasons along the path, from spring to summer, fall, and finally winter.

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Julie Warther guides the grand opening
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Making way through the Forest Haiku Walk

Six of the featured poets were in attendance to read their work to the group as the tour processed.  Julie gave interpretations and explanations of the different poems, stating that haiku “takes longer to think about than to read,” a comment on the reflective nature of the artform which attempts to capture a single moment in as few words as possible.

The group thoroughly enjoyed the artistic and serene tour through the woods and over the hills as we took in the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world.  Our evening ended back at the Treetop Pavilion for traditional Japanese-inspired hors d’oeuvres and refreshments prepared by our Executive Chef Bret Andreason and live music from the Dan Conwell Jazz Trio.  All in all, a truly inspirational and exciting event for all of us here at the Inn.

We’re incredibly excited to have our Holmes County Open Air Art Museum finally open to the public with the first creative installment of Japanese Haiku poetry immortalized on steel and stone here on our beautiful land.

Please come and visit us to walk the Haiku Path any day of the week from sunrise to sunset and experience the crossroads of nature and art for yourself.

8 responses to “A Successful Grand Opening Ceremony”

  1. Sue L'Hommedieu says:
    September 20, 2015 at 8:33 am

    Love the idea of your open air art museum. Can’t wait to visit.

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  2. SM Kozubek says:
    September 20, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    Much thanks to Jason and Julie for creating this truly inspirational and special place.

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  3. Jeanne Allison says:
    September 21, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Love it! I wish I could have been there. Can’t wait to see it! Thank you!

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  4. Alan Summers says:
    September 22, 2015 at 9:34 am

    How exciting! I know how haiku intrigue people, and how empowering both people and haiku can be in our lives.

    warmest congratulations,

    Alan, With Words

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  5. Charlotte Digregorio says:
    September 22, 2015 at 10:30 am

    What a beautiful, inspiring place. Thank you so much, Julie and Jason, for all your work. I will certainly visit the Inn in the near future to see it!

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  6. Charlotte Digregorio says:
    September 23, 2015 at 9:55 am

    Julie and Jason, this is absolutely lovely! I wish I could have been there. But, I will visit soon. It is such a peaceful, lovely, and meditative place, so conducive to haiku. You’ve worked so hard to make this a sanctuary for visitors.
    Grateful thanks for all your planning and work.

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  7. Bobby says:
    September 25, 2015 at 9:53 am

    The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Horseshoe, and now the haiku Walk! Ohio is a happening place!

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  8. Susan Burch says:
    October 21, 2015 at 7:52 am

    What an amazing walk! I just found out about this at the HNA conference in Schenectady, NY and I love how you made a wonderful idea come into fruition. Thank you Jason and Julie for all your hard work! I hope one day I can see it in person and stay at this beautiful inn…

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