A PRECISE WORD EDLUDES me to describe the Rancho Deluxe Z Garden in Mason City, Iowa.
A sign welcomes visitors to this unofficial, privately-owned Mason City sculpture garden.
Rather, I must choose a list of words for this half-acre garden created by local Max Weaver: quirky, odd, unique, creative, unbelievable. And, yes, even a bit weird.
See for yourself in these images snapped during a recent visit to 500 Second Street Northeast:
While touring here, you certainly will ask yourself about the meaning of many objects and displays.
An outside the fence view.
I really liked this circular garden art placed next to ornamental grass.
An eclectic mix.
An “air boat.”
I simply love this repurposing of 4,000 pound cement blocks as canvas for art.
Love this message in the maze of blocks.
Even old signage proves artful.
One of my favorite sculptures features wheel covers.
The garden even includes a veterans’ memorial.
More projects and/or space for future expansion spotted through a barred barrier on the property.
FYI: Click here to read my first post about Rancho Deluxe Z Garden.
Please check back next week for more stories from my visit to Mason City.
Copyright 2014 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
This destination is official on my list. What an eclectic and somewhat bizarre collection of stuff.
You and your photographer wife would love this place. Have you been to Hot Sam’s Antiques in rural Lakeville? It’s way more than an antique shop with an outdoor theme park somewhat like this, but different. You would love it.
I haven’t been, but will check out Hot Sam’s as well. Thank you.
You’re welcome. Hot Sam’s is a mite closer than Mason City.
It is quirky, for sure. But a fun place to spend some time with a friend. 🙂
If not for you, dear friend, I would never have discovered the Rancho.
I am an enabler in many ways…..
This place has always been a wonderment to me, also!!! Although my comments have been few, my readings are “up to date” with your writings! Thanks so much for taking us all along on your rural and urban wanderings. I always feel like I’ve been there!!!! Hugs…………………..
I love taking readers to places like the Rancho. Yes, I’ve missed you, but know you are always busy with some project or travel. Hugs to you also.
AMAZING – What a Great Place to Explore and Photograph – thanks so much for sharing 🙂 Happy Day!
I could have explored and photographed a lot longer. Not enough time and too hot on the day I was there.