Help Design a Shining-Inspired Maze for Real-Life Overlook Hotel
It’s by now common knowledge that Colorado’s Stanley Hotel was the inspiration for The Shining‘s faux Overlook Hotel, as it was the hotel Stephen King stayed in while writing the classic horror novel. The Stanley is on a quest to look more like its film counterpart, and it needs your help.
One thing the Stanley Hotel is missing is a hedge maze, which of course sat on the grounds of the Overlook in Stanley Kubrick’s feature film adaptation. But it’s about to get one, and you just might be the person to design it. Read on for all the details!
From the Press Release:
The historic Stanley Hotel is excited to announce a public competition to design a 61,500 sq. ft. hedge maze inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980).
The contest will attract designers, both amateur and professional, from around the world who will have an opportunity to put their work and name on permanent display at the iconic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors a year.
The Maze will serve as an homage to the film, which was itself inspired by author Stephen King’s experience at The Stanley Hotel. It also will commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the current ownership of the hotel, which began May 1st, 1994.
“There are few hotels in the world that share a history and story as unique as that of the Stanley Hotel,” said John W. Cullen, owner of the property. “I am thrilled to share this special moment in my life and the hotel’s history. We have built this place together over the years, and I’m excited to invite everyone to be a part of its legacy through this special design contest.”
In true Colorado spirit, the hedge maze will be comprised of 1,600 to 2,000 Alpine Currant hedge bushes and will be a prominent feature on the hotel’s picturesque front lawn. A placard with the contest winner’s name will be placed at the site of the maze.
The ribbon-cutting for the maze will take place on the opening night of the 3rd annual Stanley Film Festival on April 30th, 2015.
The winning design will be chosen by a special panel of Estes Park residents, Stanley Hotel employees and film festival staff. The contest winner will have their name placed on a recognition placard in the center of the maze.
Aspiring designers and Stanley Hotel enthusiasts can head over to the Stanley Hotel’s website for contest and submission details. The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2015.
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