点评:A friend and I were greeted warmly by Irma, the artist's charming daughter who is the home owner & docent. We first walked through the lovely garden with its stunning sculptures, unique path and lush plants. The Rainbow tree was just one of the exotic specimens. We learned about the original duplex that her gifted and indefatigable father had transformed into a a single family home/museum. It was a delightfully entertaining tour of the home of an extraordinary artist, craftsman, and innovator. I kept asking myself "When did this man sleep?" She is passionate about introducing her very special father to visitors and includes many anecdotes about Reuben Hale, the man. In addition to his artistic and architectural accomplishments he was tremendously important to the early development of Palm Beach State College as both a teacher and administrator. This is really a unique museum because you are in the artist's home hearing stories from the daughter who actually knew the man and watched him work.
You have to call and make an appointment but it is an awesome experience and I would recommend this to everyone interested in art, architecture, gardens, Florida history, and especially phenomenal people. In addition to his myriad artistic works, there are works by many other artists on display. There is a limit of 10 people on a tour. Parking is available in the driveway. The home is air conditioned. The tour of the garden takes about 30 minutes and the house another hour. I truly felt like a guest in her home and not a tourist.
翻译:我和一位朋友受到了艺术家迷人女儿伊尔玛的热情接待,她是房屋的主人兼讲解员。我们首先漫步在美丽的花园中,欣赏着令人惊叹的雕塑、独特的小径和郁郁葱葱的植物。彩虹树只是众多珍奇植物中的一株。我们了解到,她那才华横溢、不知疲倦的父亲将原来的复式公寓改造成了一栋独栋住宅兼博物馆。这是一次令人愉悦的旅程,带我们参观了这位非凡艺术家、工匠和创新者的故居。我不禁自问:“这位先生什么时候睡着的?”伊尔玛热情地向游客介绍她那位非凡的父亲,并讲述了许多关于鲁本·黑尔的轶事。除了艺术和建筑方面的成就外,他还作为教师和管理人员对棕榈滩州立学院的早期发展至关重要。这真是一座独一无二的博物馆,因为你仿佛置身于艺术家的家中,聆听着这位女儿讲述的故事,她认识这位父亲,并亲眼目睹了他的创作。
您需要打电话预约,但这绝对是一次绝佳的体验,我强烈推荐给所有对艺术、建筑、花园、佛罗里达历史,尤其是杰出人物感兴趣的人。除了他众多的艺术作品外,这里还展出了许多其他艺术家的作品。参观人数限制为10人。车道上可以停车。房子装有空调。花园参观大约需要30分钟,房子参观大约需要1小时。在她家,我感觉自己像个客人,而不是游客。