A Hidden Heart Revealed
For years, the secret heart remained hidden from public view, only accessible by a small track leading to its tip. Then, in 2012, balloonist Andy Collett happened to fly over the area and spotted the meadow from above.
“It was the most amazing sight I’ve ever seen from the sky,” Collett said. “It was a perfect heart hidden away—you would never know it was there. You can just imagine the love story behind it.”
Beauty in Every Season
The meadow is more than just a shape in the trees—it’s alive with beauty. Howard and his helpers planted daffodils in the heart, which bloom each spring, adding vibrant color to the green oak backdrop. Over time, the trees have grown into a forest that continues to thrive, keeping Janet’s memory alive.
A Love Story Etched in Nature
What began as a private gesture of grief has become a symbol of devotion that touches everyone who hears about it. The heart-shaped meadow stands not only as a memorial to Janet, but also as a reminder of how love can be expressed in ways that last far beyond a lifetime.
Howard’s tribute shows that even in loss, love can grow—sometimes quite literally—into something breathtaking and eternal.
A love story written in the landscape, Howard’s hidden heart meadow is proof that true love always leaves its mark.