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Betty
Ford Alpine Gardens
Located in Ford Park, Vail CO
(970) 476-0103
A
visit to the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens during the summer months provides
gardeners an opportunity to enjoy the unique beauty of a high altitude garden.
Located in Vail at an altitude of 8,200 feet, the botanic gardens
encompass several distinct gardens: an alpine display garden that showcases
alpine and sub-alpine plants, a colorful mountain perennial garden, an
Asian-influenced meditation garden, and the recently completed alpine rock
garden. Each garden features trees,
shrubs and flowers that grow well in the Rocky Mountains.
Numerous ponds, waterfalls, and boulders enhance the beauty of
the grounds, while benches placed strategically along the walkways entice
visitors to sit and enjoy the lovely garden and mountain views. Gardeners will
especially appreciate the informative plant labels and the displays that
describe the garden’s plants. The
gardens are open to the public free of charge.
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