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Petersen Rock Garden & Museum
Bend, OR | leisure | 1 to 2 hours
Petersen Rock Garden turned 90 years old in 2025 and has freshly reopened after a community-funded renovation at 7930 SW 77th Street in Redmond. Rasmus Petersen, a Danish immigrant, spent decades handcrafting intricate miniature castles, bridges, and monuments from jasper, agate, lava rock, petrified wood, obsidian, and thundereggs. A striking seven-foot Statue of Liberty replica stands among the formations. Inside the main museum, a fluorescent room showcases glowing minerals in an educational display. About 40 peacocks roam the grounds freely — part of the garden's signature peacock sanctuary. A beloved Central Oregon roadside landmark.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: Suggested donation: $10 (cash, credit card, Venmo)Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Open Hours
- SundayClosed
- Monday10:00am - 4:00pm
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- Friday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday10:00am - 4:00pm
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: (541) 904-0557
7930 SW 77th St, Redmond, OR 97756, USA
Overview
Petersen Rock Garden turned 90 years old in 2025 and has freshly reopened after a community-funded renovation at 7930 SW 77th Street in Redmond. Rasmus Petersen, a Danish immigrant, spent decades handcrafting intricate miniature castles, bridges, and monuments from jasper, agate, lava rock, petrified wood, obsidian, and thundereggs. A striking seven-foot Statue of Liberty replica stands among the formations. Inside the main museum, a fluorescent room showcases glowing minerals in an educational display. About 40 peacocks roam the grounds freely — part of the garden's signature peacock sanctuary. A beloved Central Oregon roadside landmark.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Suggested donation: $10 (cash, credit card, Venmo)
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Petersen Rock Garden turned 90 years old in 2025 and has freshly reopened after a community-funded renovation at 7930 SW 77th Street in Redmond. Rasmus Petersen, a Danish immigrant, spent decades handcrafting intricate miniature castles, bridges, and monuments from jasper, agate, lava rock, petrified wood, obsidian, and thundereggs. A striking seven-foot Statue of Liberty replica stands among the formations. Inside the main museum, a fluorescent room showcases glowing minerals in an educational display. About 40 peacocks roam the grounds freely — part of the garden's signature peacock sanctuary. A beloved Central Oregon roadside landmark.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: Suggested donation: $10 (cash, credit card, Venmo)Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Open Hours
- SundayClosed
- Monday10:00am - 4:00pm
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- Friday10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday10:00am - 4:00pm
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: (541) 904-0557
7930 SW 77th St, Redmond, OR 97756, USA
Overview
Petersen Rock Garden turned 90 years old in 2025 and has freshly reopened after a community-funded renovation at 7930 SW 77th Street in Redmond. Rasmus Petersen, a Danish immigrant, spent decades handcrafting intricate miniature castles, bridges, and monuments from jasper, agate, lava rock, petrified wood, obsidian, and thundereggs. A striking seven-foot Statue of Liberty replica stands among the formations. Inside the main museum, a fluorescent room showcases glowing minerals in an educational display. About 40 peacocks roam the grounds freely — part of the garden's signature peacock sanctuary. A beloved Central Oregon roadside landmark.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Suggested donation: $10 (cash, credit card, Venmo)
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Inhaven Insights
Peacock Sanctuary
About 40 free-roaming peacocks share the grounds with Petersen's hand-built rock monuments.
Handbuilt Since 1935
Every castle, bridge, and monument was hand-crafted by Rasmus Petersen from local gemstones.
Fri–Mon Only
Open Friday through Monday, 10am to 4pm. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Peacock Sanctuary
About 40 free-roaming peacocks share the grounds with Petersen's hand-built rock monuments.
What's unique
Handbuilt Since 1935
Every castle, bridge, and monument was hand-crafted by Rasmus Petersen from local gemstones.
What's worth knowing
Fri–Mon Only
Open Friday through Monday, 10am to 4pm. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
