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An arts and food day in West Huntsville
Explore the studios at Lowe Mill and meet for a meal at Stovehouse, with parking, accessible entrances, and a plan for a shorter visit.
Browse working studios at Lowe Mill, then drive to Stovehouse for a meal together.
Studios, then a meal
Lowe Mill studios
Pick a Wednesday through Saturday for a better chance of finding studios open. Start at Door 4, where the mill displays objects found on the property, then look for Logan Tanner’s mural about the building in the first-floor connector. Pick one medium your group is curious about, such as ceramics or printmaking, and browse a few studios. An open door is an invitation to look around. Give artists space if they’re working or with a customer. If you only have an hour, stay on one floor and pick one gallery. The visitor information page lists accessible doors and locates the elevator near Door 13. Gallery and studio admission is free. Special events can charge for parking, and workshops have their own terms.
Stovehouse meal
Make Stovehouse on Governors Drive your second stop. Pick a meeting spot before ordering from separate kitchens, then bring your meals together. Check the campus directory and the individual kitchen’s hours if you’re going early or late. The campus has parking on its east, north, and west sides. Its parking directions show how to reach each lot.
Before you go
Seating and group needs
Stovehouse lists outdoor, covered and indoor shared seating, including The Booth; moving between a kitchen and a table may involve going outside. The campus FAQ asks adults to supervise children and allows only service animals. Check an individual kitchen’s dietary information and hours before the drive from Lowe Mill.
Check official sources before you go.