Next time you’re out shopping or dining at the Hill Country Galleria, see if you can find The Benches of Bee Cave located along the sidewalks and in front of shops and restaurants throughout the Galleria.
If you’re spending time with your children, it’s a fun game of exploring and a great way to make them aware of the arts. When you find one, you’ll have the perfect reason to take a seat and maybe have a few photo opportunities.
There are currently seven benches and each one is an original work of art. The Benches are a project of the Bee Cave Arts Foundation. Eventually the BCAF envisions about 50 benches installed throughout areas in the community and Bee Cave Central Park.
For more art in Bee Cave, don’t miss the grand opening of the Bee Cave Sculpture Park on Saturday, November 9. You’ll have the chance to discover eleven different sculptures spread out on seven acres with over twenty different native species of plants, a spring-fed pond, and some of the largest oak trees in Bee Cave.
The Benches of Bee Cave
Lake Travis State Champs
Location: After purchasing a new book and a cup of coffee at Barnes and Noble, you can grab a seat on this bench located right out the front door.
Donated by: Bob, Tanya, Hannah & Trey Dorsett
Artist: Carol Fleming
Ladder of Courage
Location: You’ll spot this bench if you’re warming up at the fire pit in front of Whole Foods.
Donated by: Lake Travis Fire Rescue Travis County ESD#6
Artist: Derek Mulch
Texas Native
Location: Enjoy a scoop of super premium ice cream on this bench. You’ll find it right in front of Amy’s Ice Cream.
Artist: Jonah Priour
Note: The Beehive Bench used to occupy this spot and I’m not sure where it went.
Sundial
Location: Have an afternoon siesta in the sun after lunch. The Sundial Bench is located in front of Zingers Bar and Grill.
Donated by: Whole Foods
Artist: Derek Mulch
Park & Ponder
Location: Perfectly named for the location in front of the Iron Cactus Restaurant and overlooking the amphitheater.
Donated by: The Bee Cave Rotary
Artist: Bro Mel Meyer
Nailed
Location: This bench blends in surprisingly well with the surroundings. It’s located across the street from the amphitheater.
Donated by: The Hill Country Galleria
Artist: Wayne Locke
Wings of a Dove
Location: Have a time-out and relax to the sounds of the water fountain. It’s located on the side of Coldwater Creek facing the amphitheater.
Donated by: BCAF – Summer Art Camp Students
Artist: Wayne Locke
If you are interested in sponsoring your own bench or just want to see some of the latest bench art, check out the gallery of available benches.
