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Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC

One of the most exquisite attractions about Colorado Springs is Garden of the Gods. To get to this spectacular place, just take exit (146) west from I-25 South to 30th Street, then take a left and travel no more than 2 miles before you get there.

There is no way you can miss the magnificence of enormous vertical rocks as you embark on the wonderment about Garden of the Gods. Not to mention the scenic possibilities are endless as Cheyenne Mountain and Pikes Peak can be seen from practically every view from this breathtaking place.

John Fielder, photographer and author of Best of Colorado, wrote, “I’ve never seen anything quite like the park’s vertical sandstone spires anywhere outside of Colorado. Southern Utah certainly contains an infinite number of unique sandstone formations, but none quite like these…Scrub oak, pine, and fir trees surround the spires, while 14,110-foot Pikes Peak towers above the whole scene.”

Fortunately, Garden of the Gods is located only a few minutes from my office. Whenever it feels like the walls are caving in around me, I simply dash down to Garden of the Gods to regain a clearer perspective about life. This place is very peaceful, very beautiful and it’s obvious how the combination of nature and history have made this place a reservoir of tranquility.

There’s plenty to do at the Garden of Gods besides contemplative thinking. Hiking, biking, photography, horseback riding, and shopping at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post for American Indian art is some experiences to look forward to doing.

If you’re ever visiting Colorado Springs or plan to move to this area, be sure to spend time at one of the most wonderful places in the world.

Feel free to contact our Colorado Springs CO Realtors, Cherise Selley and Selley Group Real Estate, LLC: 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 - Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 - 719. 598. 5101

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

Comments (21)

1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Have been there and it is even more spectacular in person.

Great blog post.

 

Nov 19, 2010 12:50 PM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents

You're right. It's breath-taking and spectacular!!! I havent been to this "Garden of God" but to the one in Lanai in Hawaii. I'd probably try to make it to this one someday.

Nov 19, 2010 01:53 PM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

Oh my goodness I think I have been there a very long time ago on a family trip in the 60's!!  This is a scene you don't forget

Nov 19, 2010 02:41 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

I remember going there several years ago, it's stunning.  Love Colorado!

Nov 19, 2010 03:59 PM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

It is a great place and wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Cal

Nov 20, 2010 01:08 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Cherise and Gordon,

You make me think of all the natural beauty we are surrounded by and we are so thankful to be living here in a country with never ending breath taking natural sights.  Thanks for sharing your special place with us.  A

Nov 20, 2010 02:46 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

2 miles to get to that gorgeous place?  I am going to HAVE to come up there to see you guys.

Nov 20, 2010 06:47 AM
Eileen Hsu
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

This is absolutely beautiful and serene. A city folk like me may have to visit this one day so i can be in the quietness and hear my own thoughts!

Nov 21, 2010 12:38 PM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Kathleen,

Cherise and I thoroughly enjoy spending some time there and realize this blessing... g

Nov 22, 2010 03:23 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Judi,

It really is spectacular in person.  It hasn't really changed over the past two decades, but continues to remind you of the foundations of wisdom... g

Nov 22, 2010 03:24 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Loreena,

Let us know when this trip might be possible.  We're here to help and connect! g

Nov 22, 2010 03:25 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Marilyn,

That's almost 50 years ago.  I bet GOG hasn't changed much since you were last year... g

Nov 22, 2010 03:26 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Cindy,

Glad you could breathe in its beauty... g

Nov 22, 2010 03:26 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Cal,

GOG is your kind of place, filled with the magnificence of God's beauty... g

Nov 22, 2010 03:27 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Ron & Alexandra,

Trying to share a slice of the mountain life... We so appreciate California! g

Nov 22, 2010 03:28 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Paula,

We would definitely connect if you all ever made it out! g

Nov 22, 2010 03:29 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Eileen,

Just let us know whenever you might make it out here to hear your own thoughts... g

Nov 22, 2010 03:29 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

So that's where Pike's Peak is.  What a gorgeous place to escape to.  I can see where it got its name.

Nov 22, 2010 03:09 PM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Jane,

It really is magnificent in person... g

Nov 23, 2010 03:12 AM
Erika Rogers
Red Rock Real Estate ~ Southern Utah's Largest Independent Brokerage - Saint George, UT
St George Utah Real Estate & Relocation Specialist

I've never been there, looks like a beautfiul place to visit.  Nice localism post!

Nov 23, 2010 10:41 AM