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Tributes & Memorials

Commemorate special people, meaningful places, or memories that have touched your life with a Gift in Tribute placed at Hudson Gardens. Amidst 30 acres of beautiful landscapes, bubbling water features, blooming gardens and serene nooks, your gift will hold steadfast in a unique setting throughout the seasons.

Tribute options include engraved bricks, tree plantings and adoptions, garden benches, public art installations, and memorial gifts.

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Tribute bricks

Engraved Bricks
Tribute tree

Commemorative Trees
Tribute bench

Garden Benches

Engraved Bricks

Rose Garden Engraved Bricks | $200

Remember special moments and loved ones with an engraved brick placed along the border of the beautiful and tranquil Rose Garden. These bricks include black lettering with up to three lines of text and 20 characters per line (including letters, spaces, and punctuation).

Wedding Walk Engraved Bricks | $200

An engraved brick along Hudson Gardens’ Wedding Walk is the perfect way to commemorate weddings and special anniversaries. This elegant walkway curves through the Oval Garden and leads to the Rose Garden wedding ceremony site. These bricks include black lettering with up to three lines of text and 20 characters per line (including letters, spaces and punctuation).

Commemorative Trees

New Tree | $3,000

Create a living tribute with the gift of a newly-planted tree. Meet with Gardens’ staff to choose from a selection of available tree species and locations. An engraved plaque that includes your personal inscription will accompany the tree. Each tree comes with a tree planting certificate. Tree plaques can have up to 4 lines of text with 35 characters.

Established Tree Adoption | $1,000

Support and enrich The Gardens with a living dedication to your loved one. Meet with Gardens’ staff to select and adopt an ideal tree that’s already thriving in The Gardens. An engraved plaque that includes your personal inscription will accompany the tree.

Garden Benches

Garden Bench | $10,000

Create a special place in your favorite area of The Gardens to reflect, remember, and relax. Garden benches are stainless steel, and each available location is preselected to maximize shade, comfort, and views. You may also select a custom location, subject to approval. Each bench includes a commemorative plaque with a personalized inscription.

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For more information or to place an order, please contact the Tributes Department at 720-573-6659 ext. 66659 or tdowell@hudsongardens.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Due to Colorado’s unique climate, new trees will only be planted from April to June and September to October.  These installation windows have been selected to ensure maximum viability for the trees.  Benches will be installed year round, weather permitting. Bricks will be ordered during the last week of April, the third week of July, and the first week of October.

A dedication ceremony for any Tribute is welcomed. Such ceremonies must be arranged in advance with Hudson Gardens’ staff and may not interfere with previously scheduled events or programs.

Cremated remains may not remain permanently on Hudson Gardens’ property.

Due to relatively short lifespans and the need to be divided, relocated, or replanted with some frequency, plants other than trees are not eligible for donation.

Guests are welcome to be present during the planting or installation of Tribute Trees, subject to scheduling and staff availability. Arrangements must be made in advance to ensure proper preparation and staffing.

For questions or more information, please contact the Tributes Department at 720-573-6659 ext. 66659 or tdowell@hudsongardens.org.

Policies

All policies pertain to both new and previously purchased Tributes.

All Tributes will be processed and fulfilled only upon receipt of full payment.

Tributes shall be placed on display and made accessible to the public at Hudson Gardens.

Hudson Gardens shall:

  • Maintain all Tributes in good repair and condition within an acceptable standard of public display with the intent of maximizing the life of each Tribute.
  • Make reasonable good faith efforts to contact the client if a Tribute is replaced, relocated or removed.

 

Hudson Gardens reserves the right to:

  • Create, modify, and discontinue Tribute opportunities.
  • Select and modify designated areas for Tributes.
  • Establish monetary amounts for Tributes and alter these amounts as conditions warrant without notice. Monetary amounts shall be value-based and commensurate with the resources required for installation and proper care and maintenance.
  • Approve all wording on all Tributes.
  • Establish an appropriate period of time for which Tributes are guaranteed, after which the guarantee expires unless a renewed commitment is made by the client.
  • Relocate any Tribute due to landscape improvements, building improvements, and/or interference with existing and proposed circulation, use patterns, and Master Plans. In such circumstances, Hudson Gardens will make reasonable efforts to select a new location that is agreeable to the client. New locations are not subject to discounts or extended times.
  • In the event that a client is unable to be reached, to replace, relocate, or remove a Tribute at its discretion.

 

Installation, planting, and placement of all Tributes will most commonly occur between the months of April and October; however, scheduling outside of this timeframe may be accommodated as conditions allow. 

Tribute locations are made available in their existing or ‘as-is’ conditions.

Additional fees may apply for corrections or changes to an inscription on a brick, tree plaque, bench and/or bench plaque after an order is placed. Corrections to an inscription due to error by Hudson Gardens or its vendors will be made at no expense to the client.

Cremated remains may not be buried, scattered, or otherwise placed on Hudson Gardens’ property.

Requests for modifications to a Tribute or its surroundings may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of Hudson Gardens. Modifications may only be requested by the client(s) who originally purchased the Tribute. If approved, the requested modification must be performed by Hudson Gardens or its designees, in a timeframe determined by Hudson Gardens. All costs associated with the modification must be borne by the client and paid prior to any work being performed.

A dedication event for any Tribute is welcomed. Tribute dedications must be arranged in advance with Hudson Gardens’ staff and may not interfere with other events or facility rentals. Depending on the details of the dedication event, facility rental policies and fees may apply.

Tributes that are eligible for purchase include engraved bricks, new trees, existing trees for adoption, and benches. Plants other than trees are not eligible for Tributes.

Previously purchased Tributes that do not fall within the abovementioned categories of eligible donations may be relocated or removed at the discretion of Hudson Gardens and will not be replaced in circumstances of deterioration or removal.

Slight wearing of bricks may occur. It is the client’s responsibility to request and pay for replacement bricks if so desired.

Bricks damaged by improper engraving, installation, or vandalism will be replaced by Hudson Gardens at no expense to the client.

Availability. The locations, species, and sizes of available New Trees are predetermined by Hudson Gardens. A list of available trees is maintained by Hudson Gardens and potential clients may select trees from this list.

Seasonality. Requests to fund a New Tree may be made at any time of year, however, planting times are determined by Hudson Gardens based upon best practices for the chosen species. Typically, tree plantings occur during the spring or fall.

Price. The donation amount for a New Tree includes the tree, commemorative plaque, planting expenses, and maintenance.

Commemorative Plaque. Each tree is accompanied by a plaque that includes a personalized inscription as well as the common and botanical name of the tree. Tree Hugger plaques will be installed on the New Tree in accordance with best practices and will expand as the tree grows. Companion plantings and adornments to the New Tree other than the plaque are not permitted.

Certificate of Planting. Each new tree comes with a Certificate of Planting that includes the tree’s botanical name, general species information, and the adoption date. The certificates will be sent by email or mail, according to preference.

Replacements.  Hudson Gardens is committed to the health and longevity of all tribute trees. While every effort is made to ensure successful establishment, tree viability is subject to species-specific characteristics and environmental factors beyond Hudson Gardens’ control. If a tribute tree fails for any reason within the first year of planting, Hudson Gardens will provide a one-time replacement at no cost to the client. If a tree fails between one and three years after planting, Hudson Gardens will offer a one-time replacement of 50% of the original tree cost, with the client responsible for the remaining 50%. Should the client choose not to pay their portion, the failed tree will be removed without replacement. If a tree fails after three years, Hudson Gardens will determine, at its sole discretion, whether and when a replacement is appropriate. If the client requests a replacement after this period, the full cost of a new tree will be the responsibility of the client. Should a healthy New Tree require removal due to a building or construction project, Hudson Gardens will make reasonable efforts to inform the client. The tree will either be transplanted to a mutually agreed upon location or the care will be transferred to a mutually-agreed upon comparable existing tree at no additional cost to the client.

Availability and Price. Existing trees for adoption (Adopted Tree[s]’) are those that are already in Hudson Gardens’ plant collection and that Hudson Gardens determines are eligible for adoption as Tributes.       

Commemorative Plaque. Each Adopted Tree is accompanied by a plaque that includes a personalized inscription as well as the common and botanical name of the tree. Tree Hugger plaques will be installed on the Adopted Tree in accordance with best practices and will expand as the tree grows. Companion plantings and adornments to the Adopted Tree other than the plaque are not permitted.

Certificate of Adoption. Each new tree comes with a Certificate of Planting that includes the tree’s botanical name, general species information, and the adoption date. The certificates will be sent by email or mail, according to preference.

Replacements. Hudson Gardens makes every effort to ensure that Adopted Trees thrive. The longevity of a particular tree is difficult to predict as it varies based on species and environmental conditions that are beyond Hudson Gardens’ control. If the adopted tree fails at any point, it will be the client’s responsibility to fund a replacement, if so desired. Existing Tree Adoptions are not transferred to other trees due to tree failure. Replacement trees shall be governed in accordance with the current conditions, prices and policies.

Availability. The style of each Bench is chosen by Hudson Gardens. Requests can be made for the location of the bench but ultimately determined by Hudson Gardens based on the appropriateness to the particular setting for the Bench. A list of available Benches is maintained by Hudson Gardens and potential clients may select benches from this list.

Seasonality. A Bench may be purchased at any time of year; however, Benches will only be installed between the months of April and October.

Price. The donation amount required for a Bench includes the bench purchase, the mounting structure and hardware, installation, commemorative plaque or inscription, and ongoing maintenance.

Commemorative Plaque. Each Bench includes a commemorative plaque or inscription which is installed on the Bench, in accordance with best practices. Inscription and message specifications vary based on the type of material used to construct the bench and/or space limitations on Bench plaques. Companion plantings and adornments to Benches are not permitted.

Replacements. The dedication period for a new bench is ten years. During this time, Hudson Gardens will perform necessary maintenance, including minor repairs such as tightening bolts, re-anchoring due to ground shifts, or addressing rust if applicable. After the ten-year period, the bench will remain in place as long as it is in safe and good condition and the site remains suitable.  If the bench becomes unsafe or significantly deteriorated after this time, Hudson Gardens may remove it.  The commemorative plaque associated with the bench will be deinstalled at the end of the ten-year dedication period. Hudson Gardens will make good faith effort to contact the original donor or associated family to offer the opportunity to renew the dedication.  If no renewal is pursued, the Bench may become available for future tribute dedications. Any replacement or renewal after the ten-year period will be subject to current availability and policies.

Relocation. Hudson Gardens reserves the right to move or relocate Benches at any time. If relocation is necessary, Hudson Gardens will make reasonable efforts to contact the client, and the new location will be mutually agreed upon by the client and Hudson Gardens.

Hudson Gardens may be designated to receive donations in lieu of flowers as part of a memorial service, whether the service is held at Hudson Gardens or another location. All donations received will be collected in a fund designated for the honoree and may be applied toward a Tribute chosen by the honoree’s family or representative. All monies received must be applied to a Tribute or considered a donation to Hudson Gardens. 

Funds may not be applied to Public Art. Monies that are not designated within six months of the establishment of the memorial fund will be considered a gift to support Hudson Gardens.

Each Client that contributes to a memorial fund will receive a letter from Hudson Gardens acknowledging their gift. A list of clients will be provided to the honoree’s family or representative, without reference to the amount, notifying them of the contributions. Memorial fund balances will be disclosed only to the client that established the fund and additional individuals that the client authorize