Hudson Gardens & Event Center is one of those places where you
immediately feel at home. Flowers, ponds, and winding paths give it a
cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
It wasn't my first morning there (click here to see how beautiful this
place looked a couple of years ago -
Beautiful flowers in a beautiful garden). Usually I visit in mid-May, but
this year was different. With a light snowpack and not nearly enough
moisture, the gardens looked rather bare until recently.
One of the reasons I came was to see the lilies of the valley. And,
honestly, I was disappointed. Just last year, these small white flowers
created an intricate carpet beneath the trees (just look how beautiful
they were -
Lily of the Valley...). This Sunday, however, I could barely find five blooming
plants, and even those flowers seemed smaller than usual. Well, maybe
next year. I can wait.
I slowly followed the trail around the concert meadow, breathing in the
fresh morning air while it was still cool and enjoying the green grass
and shallow ponds.
The flowering trees were putting on a nice display too. It was
reassuring to see that not every plant was struggling with the lack of
water.
Eventually, I made my way to the detailed model of Littleton as it
looked a hundred years ago. The miniature train that usually circles the
display had apparently taken the day off, and there were no irises in
bloom nearby either.
This year the display wasn't quite as colorful as I remembered. Without
flowers surrounding the small buildings it looked rather empty and
city-like, not like a fairy tale...
On my way back, I passed another small patch of lilies of the valley before returning to the main trail.
And then I found something that felt very Colorado - blooming cacti and
columbines growing not far from one another :) Honestly, it seems you
can find columbines almost everywhere this time of year.
I made another loop through the gardens, simply enjoying a slow stroll
and taking in the ponds, the small creek, and the water cascading gently
toward the South Platte River.
Just a couple of hours spent wandering through the gardens left me
feeling refreshed. It helped me unwind after a busy workweek and
prepared me for the week ahead.
What more could you ask for on a Sunday morning?
Thanks ChatGPT for polishing lightly this story for me :)
Photos taken on June 07, 2026.
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