Gardner, CO

Set in the scenic Huerfano River Valley between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Wet Mountains, Gardner is a tiny southern Colorado community built on ranching and wide-open spaces. With around a hundred residents, daily life moves at an easy, unhurried pace. If you love big mountain views, starry night skies, and a quiet, off-the-grid feel, this tucked-away corner of Huerfano County offers plenty of room to breathe.