Peterson Rock Garden & Museum

Discover the whimsical wonder of the Petersen Rock Garden, a four-acre landmark located between Redmond and Bend, Oregon. Hand-built by Danish immigrant Rasmus Petersen between 1935 and 1952, this unique folk art environment features an intricate miniature world of stone castles, bridges, and churches crafted from local minerals like agate, jasper, obsidian, and petrified wood. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the garden recently underwent a major restoration to preserve its "sense of wonder" for future generations. It is an incredible place to visit that you just can't adequately prepare for.