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Loogootee, Indiana: Birdhouse Paradise of Bill Larkin (Closed)

Bill Larkin spent years filling the yard of his geodesic dome home with thousands of hand-painted birdhouses. Closed permanently when Bill passed away in July 2022.

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Birdhouse Paradise of Bill Larkin

This was a last minute detour. When we drove up, Bill invited us in. It was delightfully eccentric.

[Michelle and Shawn Carter, 09/13/2015]

Birdhouses.

Birdhouse Paradise of Bill Larkin

Geodesic dome home, surrounded by at least 3,600 birdhouses and varying displays of colored rocks and statues. The owner, Bill Larkin, invited us inside to see the amazing 1,700-birdhouse display inside the dome and out onto the deck, which overlooks the birdhouse garden. Mr. Larkin gives away a free birdhouse with each visit! A very endearing man. He only wants smiles and a little conversation in return (And maybe a free six-pack of beer every now and then). He told us that the yard display had previously been mostly flowers, but in the past few years he's used more and more birdhouses. He had spent four hours that day just painting them.

[Crystal JD, 02/01/2015]

Birdhouse Paradise of Bill Larkin

Directions:
Northwest of town. From US Hwy 231 turn west at the white St. Mary's Catholic Church sign onto County Rd 350 N. Drive west 1.5 miles. When you see the church on the right, turn right onto County Rd 1200 E. Drive north, crossing Boggs Lake. Make the first right after the lake onto County Rd 500 N. You'll see the dome ahead on the left.
Hours:
Closed permanently July 2022.
Status:
Closed

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