Interlaken Park is an oasis of forest in the heart of Seattle and is steeped in Seattle history. This densely wooded park covers over fifty acres on north Capitol Hill. The park's main attractions are the paths, winding through a wooded ravine, for bikers, joggers, and hikers.
John Hoge was commissioned by my sister to make and install this bench in memory of her husband. Rob was killed in a plane crash in 1993 when he was just thirty-eight. After his untimely and tragic death, my sister had a dream about an organically shaped stone bench in a park-like setting. When she described it to a friend, the friend recommended that she look at the work of Hoge, a sculptor who works in stone. Bobbie saw his work, and it was similar to what she had seen in her dream. It all flowed from there. Hoge titled this “Maple Leaf Bench.” It is made from basalt stone from eastern Washington. It’s a beautiful piece in a gorgeous setting and brings to mind the life of a wonderful man.
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