The Giants House

Welcome to The Giants House, a location that offers a jarring, deeply delightful contrast to the subdued, historical French colonial architecture found in the rest of Ah-kah-roh-ah. As you approach the entrance, you might…

As you step fully into the front garden, the initial sensory impact is profound. You are immediately enveloped by an absolute festival of colors. …

Progressing further along the terraced pathways, we encounter a fascinating evolution in the artist's methodology, the introduction of interactive and auditory elements into the visual landscape. The Giant's House is not merely a…

As you ascend to one of the higher vantage points within the garden, you will encounter what is arguably the centerpiece and most photographed feature of the entire property, the massive mosaic throne. This grand, oversized chair…

Turning our attention away from the exuberant gardens for a moment, we must analyze the large, imposing structure that anchors the property, the original historic home. It is crucial to remember that before the mosaics arrived,…

As we descend from the upper terraces, it is important to adjust your focus from the massive, overarching sculptures to the intricate, hidden details embedded throughout the garden's infrastructure. The true depth of the artist's…

Our final stop within the complex is situated toward the rear of the property, where we find the small indoor art gallery and the adjacent cafe. While the outdoor mosaic garden is the primary draw, stepping into the Josie Martin…

As we conclude our exploration of The Giants House, it is important to reflect on the lasting impact of this extraordinary environment. You have wandered through a space that defiantly rejects the ordinary, where historic…