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Villa Aviana: A Birdhouse Big Enough For Humans

Rock City Gardens
Jack Denton and Villa Aviana

Rock City-themed birdhouses are seen all over the Southeast--they're almost as ubiquitous as "See Rock City" barns.  Now Rock City has a giant one.In this interview, Jack Denton discusses Villa Aviana, the latest art installation at Rock City Gardens.  This whimsical human-sized bird house is carved from aluminum and uses negative space to create walls and a roof filled with detailed plant motifs.  Villa Aviana can be found along the Enchanted Trail at Rock City Gardens.  Visitors are encourages to step inside and smile awhile.