# New Wine Country Sculpture Honors Robert Louis Stevenson

> Saint Helena resident Eric Hanson and sculptor Garr Ugalde unveil a bronze statue of Robert Louis Stevenson, his wife Fanny, and dog Chuchu in Calistoga on Nov 7.
- Title: New Wine Country Sculpture Honors Robert Louis Stevenson
- Summary: Saint Helena resident Eric Hanson and sculptor Garr Ugalde unveil a bronze statue of Robert Louis Stevenson, his wife Fanny, and dog Chuchu in Calistoga on…
- Keywords: calistoga, robert louis stevenson, fanny osbourne, chuchu, stevenson middle school, silverado squatters, silverado mine, calistoga depot, news, local, Wine, Country
- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/calistoga-robert-louis-stevenson-sculpture/4163673
- Published: 2026-10-23T22:29:53+00:00
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- Topics: calistoga, robert louis stevenson, fanny osbourne, chuchu, stevenson middle school, silverado squatters, silverado mine, calistoga depot, news, local
## Sculpture Unveiling Date
Saint Helena resident Eric Hanson and sculptor Garr Ugalde plan to unveil a bronze sculpture of Robert Louis Stevenson, his wife Fanny, and dog Chuchu on November 7.
## Stevenson's Wine Country Visit
Robert Louis Stevenson spent only a couple months in the Bay Area’s wine country back in 1880, inspiring schools, parks, and museums named after him.
## Sculpture Location
The sculpture will sit in front of the Calistoga Depot, the same train station Stevenson traveled through on his honeymoon.
## Hanson's Inspiration
Hanson got the idea to save his fence by adding a bench for school kids, then expanded it to a sculpture honoring Stevenson’s visit.
## Sculpture Design
The sculpture depicts Stevenson sitting on a bench with a notebook, his new bride Fanny standing over him, and their dog Chuchu looking up.
## Sculpture Funding
Hanson and Ugalde raised money through private donations and grants for the sculpture project.
## Sculpture Significance
The sculpture will become a portal for visitors to sit and have an Instagram moment while becoming part of history.
## Key takeaway

Saint Helena resident Eric Hanson and sculptor Garr Ugalde will unveil a bronze sculpture of Robert Louis Stevenson, his wife Fanny, and dog Chuchu in front of Calistoga Depot on November 7.