John Denver Sanctuary
A small garden by the Roaring Fork River, with lyrics of John Denver carved into boulders, commemorating the singer whose name is tied to the Rocky Mountains.
The John Denver Sanctuary lies within Rio Grande Park beside the Roaring Fork River. It commemorates John Denver, the singer who wrote 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' and 'Rocky Mountain High.' He lived in Aspen for many years and died in 1997. River stones in the garden are inscribed with lyrics from many of his songs, and the garden is surrounded by streams, wetland plantings and wildflowers, making it especially peaceful in summer. Admission is free. It is a few minutes' walk from the north side of the old town, and can be reached along the riverside path.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Aspen Art Museum
- Wheeler Opera House
- Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (Hallam Lake)
- Downtown Aspen
- Smuggler Mountain Trail
- Aspen Music Festival (Music Tent)
- Aspen Mountain (Ajax) & Silver Queen Gondola
- Aspen Highlands