GONE COUNTRY
Artist Erik Skoldberg continues to take Nashville and the art world by storm from his new country compound Written by Melissa Mahanes / Photos by Danielle Del Valle
Many of you have heard about artist Erik Skoldberg and seen his former bespoke studio in The Gulch, where he hosted some of the best parties Nashville has ever seen. With Skoldberg, his art is the party. He has hosted elite athletes, musicians, and real estate moguls in the unexpected setting, offering tequila shots from his interactive paintings and hosting ping pong matches on his resin art table. Skoldberg knew he ultimately wanted the room to flex his creativity and some open spaces for his young family. With his wife, Kylie, pregnant with their second child, country life called their name. They just needed to find the perfect property to bring Erik’s vision to life. The answer was
twelve bucolic acres on the Harpeth River in Kingston Springs, and “Camp Skoldberg” was born. Every element of the property brings another unexpected experience. Upon arrival at the property, you are greeted by a champagne yurt inspired by the Veuve Clicquot Après Lounge at Montage Deer Valley. This was a must as Kylie is a loyal champagne drinker. Jump in his mule, covered in sheepskins, and visit the future site of Skoldberg’s luxury art barn under construction—a 5,000 square foot mix of showroom space, studio, and guest house for collectors looking to stay, and friends who won’t want to leave. slmag.net
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