For decades, the American sculptor Harvey Fite struggled to think of a suitable title for his ever-evolving earthwork, until the name “Opus 40” came to him. “Opus” meaning “work” in Latin, and “40” because, all told, he estimated that it would take him 40 years to complete his masterpiece.

In our age of mass-production devoid of quality, care, and craftsmanship, Opus 40 stands out as a monumental labor of love. Join us as we wander its meandering bluestone pathways, where Fite’s extraordinary story unfolded and, tragically, came to an end.