Pennville, Georgia - Rev. Finster's Paradise Gardens Park and Museum

Address:
84 Knox St, Pennville, GA [Show Map]
Directions:
Near Rome, off U.S. 27 north of Summerville, right on Rena St.
Hours:
By appt. (Call to verify)
Phone:
205-587-3090
Add to My Sights | Show My Sights

Visitor Tips and News About Rev. Finster's Paradise Gardens Park and Museum

Following are Rev. Finster's Paradise Gardens Park and Museum reports and tips that were sent in by RoadsideAmerica.com visitors like you, as well as news stories about the attraction. Submit your own tip or update. Some tips may not be verified -- please contact attraction for current hours and admission prices.

Pennville, Georgia - Paradise Gardens

I was thinking of hitting Paradise Gardens this summer, but ran into a small problem. According to their web site, Paradise Gardens is currently closed, and they are looking desperately for assistance and donations to renovate the gardens and the chapel within. [auridicyl, 05/04/2007]

Pennville, Georgia - Stemming the Rot at Finster's Folk Art Church
Folk artist Howard Finster has departed, but his work can still be seen at Paradise Gardens, Summerville, GA. While most "outsider" creators are barely clammy when locals bulldoze their misunderstood eyesores, Finster's work should endure -- shouldn't it? Artists and Finster preservationists Grace Kelly and C.M.Laster are concerned that the Reverend's exterior work -- items not enshrined in museums -- are in peril: ... [04/30/2002] Complete News Story

Pennville, Georgia - Paradise Gardens' Reverend Howard Finster, 84, dies
Arguably America's most well-known folk artist, Rev. Howard Finster, 84, died at a local hospital Monday, Oct.... [10/28/2001] Complete News Story

Nearby Offbeat Places

Latest Tips Across Roadside America

Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.

Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!

Unique destinations in the US and Canada are our special obsession. Start here.
Use RoadsideAmerica.com's Attraction Maps to plan your next road trip.

My Sights

Create and Save Your Own Crazy Road Trip!

Try My Sights

Georgia Latest Tips and Stories

Latest Visitor Tips

Sight of the Week

Sight of the Week

Chief Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse, SD [Sep 1-71, 2008]

SotW Archive

USA and Canada Tips and Stories

Latest Visitor Tips

Take Our Poll

sightings. Arrives without warning. Leaves no burn marks. A free newsletter from RoadsideAmerica.com. Subscribe now!
RoadsideAmerica.com Hotel & Motel Finder

Special online rates for hotels & motels.

Book Online Now