Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk

01/23/2026

These beautiful artisan pieces were handcrafted by a local artist from Howell, Linda Baker. Linda enjoys working with a variety of materials and has had a passion for the arts since she was a young child. Pictured below is a display you can find inside Dr. Bonine's office lobby. These specific pieces include unique materials like sheep's wool, alpaca wool and pine needles.

07/31/2025

An elegant accolade indeed. Please join us.

Take a stroll through Brighton where nature meets poetry and sculpture. This trail turns every corner into a discovery.

02/21/2025

John Schwarz, the artist of one of the pieces we have inside our office which is appropriately titled "Jaws", stopped by today to say hello and check out the new works. It's such a lovely day for a stroll on our Oaken Transformations Sculpture and Poetry Walk. Next time you come by, we invite you to come in and ask to see some of the pieces we have displayed inside our building.

01/07/2025

Each season its a different experience on the Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk. We invite you to come grab a cup of hot cider and enjoy the cool, winter air as you stroll the trail.

Pictured below is a beautiful sculpture by Nick Such.

11/08/2024

Introducing Beth! She will be participating as a curator to help us coordinate future events, publicity, acquisitions of new poets and sculptures. She comes to us with a background administrative acuity and we welcome her at Oaken Transformations.

08/06/2024

Here is a photo taken on the entrance of the trail, so peaceful and serene. The morning sun highlighting the beauty of the trees and branches; while the shade reflects the subtle shine of dew on the leaves.

05/30/2024

Pictured is Dawn a sculpture piece by artist Louis Marinaro. This beautiful photo highlights the breathtaking combination of nature and art. We proudly have this piece displayed on our Oaken Transformations Sculpture and Poetry Walk, open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm.
We invite you to come, bring a friend or bring a book, or pencil and paper and delight in the creativity and beauty that surrounds you.

05/21/2023

We have been busy with some grounds renovation to improve screening, visibility, habitat and remedy some storm and disease losses. A large portion of the trail is rechipped. Remember to enter through waiting room m-f 730-530 excluding holidays. Restrooms in lobby as well as trail guides.

Watch for new photos.

QR codes on some of the poetry, bring your buds and reader.

Rose breasted grosbeaks and ramps!

Spring!

11/19/2021

We are happy to announce a lovely new addition to the trail- “Earth” by Tad McKillop. It is currently located in the patient patio at the beginning of the art walk. “Earth” is one of four elements sculpted by Tad, others being “Air", “Water" and “Fire”. Tad explains that Earth is fluid and geologically moving, therefore the figure stretches close to the ground plane. Though the remaining three elemental sculptures are not exhibited on the trail, other works of Tad including “Greenman”, “Loss”, “Destruction Man”, and “Birth of Adam” are here for viewing.

The artwork is open Monday- Friday 7:30am-5:30pm, except on holidays.

10/01/2021

As the summer foliage thins, hidden areas of the forest become exposed. Not to far off the trail we spotted a buck shed from last spring.

09/24/2021

Doctor Bonine has been working hard to get the trail cleaned up. He wore his gown to protect his dress clothes from dust and debris. The art walk is now open again just in time for fall!

08/13/2021

Many of us are at home without power. Come visit Oaken Transformations for a perfect little escape. The mesmerizing trail and intriguing art will be sure to take your mind off the stresses of no power. The trail begins and ends in the patient lobby of Doctor Bonine's office.