A 104-year-old home
surrounded by a garden
meant for lingering
A place to slow down.
Guests often tell us their favorite part isn’t just the cottage—it’s the garden.
Morning coffee among the flowers. A quiet afternoon with a book. Evening light settling over the porch.
It’s simple, peaceful, and meant to be enjoyed.
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Our private basement suite offers a peaceful retreat within our 104-year-old home—just steps from the garden.
Thoughtfully prepared and quietly tucked away, it’s a place to rest, read, and simply be.
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We lost a dearest and most treasured friend last week. Our precious dog, “Apple”. Our noble friend. Our comfortable companion. We are heart broken and our home feels so much emptier without her familiar presence. She had been so frail for several months and despite our efforts to keep her comfortable, she continued to fail […]
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If you’re looking for something fun to do on a Wednesday evening in the summertime, you should seriously consider visiting Hillside Gardens.
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Yellow Mountain Tea House
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It’s been hot and dry here in Colorado Springs, lately. Though we do see an occasional rainy deluge which makes my garden and me, oh, so happy!! Enormous fires in the west have made our air hazy and all but unbreathable but that seems to be clearing up a bit. At least my sore eyes […]
Read more →I live in Colorado Springs with my husband in our nearly 104-year-old home—a place we’ve lovingly cared for, restored, and shared with guests.
I love working in the garden, decorating, traveling, reading, and the simple joys of home.
This blog is a little window into our life—and we hope it becomes a place where you can slow down, even if just for a little while.
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