Blakehurst Gives Residents a Front Row Seat to Fall’s Spectacular Show

There’s something special about fall in Maryland. The air turns crisp, summer green gives way to brilliant reds, oranges, and golds, and even a familiar walk can feel completely different from one day to the next.

Set on 40 beautifully landscaped acres in Towson, Blakehurst offers an unusually close connection to nature for a senior living community just minutes from downtown. Residents enjoy walking paths, gardens, mature trees, courtyards, and outdoor gathering spaces throughout the year, but when autumn arrives, the entire campus goes from beautiful to simply stunning.

Blakehurst is a Level I Certified Arboretum recognized by ArbNet and The Morton Arboretum, with more than 50 labeled species of trees throughout the campus. Japanese maples, sweet gums, scarlet oaks, and many other varieties create a landscape that changes throughout the year, though it’s especially dramatic as temperatures begin to drop and the leaves turn.

A Reason to Get Outside

At Blakehurst, a resident’s living space doesn’t end at the front door, but also includes acres and acres waiting to be explored. A nature trail winds through the back of the property, while the memorial tree walk offers another peaceful place to stroll, reflect, and enjoy the fresh air. Residents can also spend time outdoors on the putting green and croquet court, or gather in the community’s outdoor spaces.

On a beautiful fall day, a colorful campus provides one more reason to lace up your walking shoes and head outdoors.

Blakehurst’s walking paths make it easy to add movement to the day without getting in the car or making elaborate plans. A walk can be exercise, but it can also be a chance to see what has changed since yesterday, look for birds, admire the trees, or catch up with a friend.

That combination of nature and movement fits naturally into Blakehurst’s broader commitment to wellness. A walk gets the body moving. Exploring the arboretum can spark curiosity. A quiet bench beneath the trees offers space for reflection. Walking with a neighbor creates an opportunity to connect.

And closer to home, all independent living residents have direct access to nature from their homes through their balconies or patios.

A Campus Residents Help Shape

Another thing that makes Blakehurst’s landscape special is that residents aren’t simply spectators.

Interested residents regularly participate in tree walks, outdoor activities, and community gardening. Blakehurst’s landscape committee contributes ideas about plantings and the ongoing beautification of the property. The community regularly adds to its living collection, as well.

That resident involvement is part of a larger culture at Blakehurst. More than 40 resident committees give people opportunities to contribute their interests, talents, and ideas to community life.

Enjoying the View Inside and Out

Of course, fall weather doesn’t always cooperate.

One of the pleasures of living on such a lovely campus is that residents can enjoy the scenery even when they’re indoors. Dining areas, common spaces, and resident homes all provide views of falling leaves and seasonal gardens.

To experience Blakehurst in the fall for yourself, schedule a visit at https://blakehurstlcs.com or 410-705-7287.