Watch CBS News

World-Renowned Piet Oudolf visits his Belle Isle garden masterpiece for the first time

World-Renowned Piet Oudolf Visits His Belle Isle Garden Masterpiece For The First Time
World-Renowned Piet Oudolf Visits His Belle Isle Garden Masterpiece For The First Time 00:57

(CBS DETROIT) - Oudolf Garden Detroit opened up on Belle Isle last summer.

With COVID restrictions, the world-renowned garden designer Piet Oudolf wasn't able to see his masterpiece until now.

Oudolf finally saw the new public garden in person for the first time on Friday. His last visit was more than three years ago before construction began.

After years of delay due to the pandemic @pietoudolf is finally back in Detroit to see his masterpiece in person for the...

Posted by Oudolf Garden Detroit on Friday, August 19, 2022

The 3-acre garden sits in front of the Nancy Brown Peace Carillion.

Oudolf says Detroit is the perfect setting to showcase his work.

The garden is open seven days a week.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.