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The Donum Estate represents California's closest equivalent to Storm King Art Center—a breathtaking 200-acre sculpture park that seamlessly integrates world-class contemporary art with viticulture and natural landscape. Located in Sonoma's acclaimed Carneros wine region, The Donum Collection has evolved into one of the world's most significant accessible private sculpture collections, featuring over 60 monumental works by internationally renowned artists. What makes Donum extraordinary is its holistic approach to art, wine, and sustainability. The estate produces terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay while serving as an open-air museum where monumental sculptures interact with vineyard rows, rolling hills, and expansive skies. This integration creates a multisensory experience unlike any traditional museum or gallery—visitors explore world-class art while surrounded by working vineyards and natural beauty. The collection emphasizes site-specific installations and commissions, with many pieces designed specifically for their locations on the estate. Notable artists include Ai Weiwei, whose monumental works address themes of human rights and cultural identity; Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese icon known for her immersive installations and polka-dot motifs; Keith Haring, whose bold graphic style brings energy to the landscape; Louise Bourgeois, whose powerful sculptures explore memory and emotion; Olafur Eliasson, who creates installations that interact with light and natural phenomena; and many others who represent the forefront of contemporary art. Unlike public sculpture parks, Donum operates by appointment only, offering curated experiences that combine art viewing with wine education. This model allows for intimate, guided encounters with the collection while maintaining the estate's character as a working vineyard. Various experience options range from self-guided art tours to comprehensive wine-and-art journeys, each designed to reveal different aspects of the estate. The permanent and continually evolving nature of the collection means repeat visitors discover new works and relationships. Donum actively commissions pieces, ensuring the collection remains dynamic and responsive to contemporary art world developments. This commitment to growth and curation has made Donum a destination for serious art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. The estate's scale—200 acres—provides space for monumental works that would overwhelm smaller venues. Sculptures rise from hilltops, nestle in vineyard rows, and command views across the valley, creating dramatic sightlines and unexpected encounters. Walking the grounds becomes a journey of discovery, with each turn revealing new artistic and natural vistas. Sustainability and regenerative farming practices underpin Donum's operations. The estate employs organic and biodynamic viticulture, reflecting a philosophy that art, agriculture, and environmental stewardship are interconnected. This ethos permeates the visitor experience—understanding Donum requires appreciating its integrated vision of land, art, wine, and ecological responsibility. The combination of wine production and art collection also attracts a unique audience. Wine enthusiasts discover contemporary art; art lovers learn about viticulture. This cross-pollination creates a community of visitors who value both disciplines and understand their shared emphasis on terroir, craft, and vision. For those seeking California's answer to East Coast sculpture parks, Donum delivers at the highest level. The collection's quality rivals any institution, the landscape rivals Napa's most beautiful estates, and the integrated experience offers something no traditional museum can match.

One of the world's largest accessible private sculpture collections featuring 60+ monumental contemporary works across a stunning 200-acre wine estate in Sonoma's Carneros region.

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Art Styles: Contemporary, Installation, Monumental, Site Specific

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