The lookout
Sessions

A musical project in the artist community of Mentone, Alabama, atop beautiful Lookout Mountain

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The creative process

Mentone is an artist community atop Lookout Mountain in Alabama. The name of the town dates back to the late 1800s, and means "musical mountain spring." It's an apt moniker for a community immersed in the arts. The Lookout Sessions is a series of performances that showcase the creativity and inspiration of artists in unique locations throughout the area.

sitting on top of the world

Mentone, Alabama, is located atop Lookout Mountain. Here you can:
… enjoy amazing sunsets
... witness the breathtaking scene as a variety of tree species display their fall color
… visit with artists of multiple media, and purchase their paintings, pottery, woodwork, and more
... hear musicians share their talents from various stages
… hike, bike, walk, and enjoy the natural surroundings.These encounters combine to weave a tapestry that balances and stills the soul. It’s the ideal backdrop for the creative process.

Infused with the arts

In Mentone, you will find plenty to inspire. Pottery. Crafts. Handblown glass. An authentic log cabin village of artists. Master crafters in a converted historic school campus. Pop-up art shows. Music festivals. An art center filled with eclectic finds.

Creation surrounds us

There’s no better inspiration than nature itself. A short drive from Mentone, you will find miles of hiking trails and wilderness solitude to immerse yourself in creation. Sandstone bluffs. Waterfalls. Breathtaking overlooks. Nearby DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon National Preserve offer unmatched outdoor experiences — including the only river in North America that forms and flows almost its entire length on the top of a mountain.