The Lutz Railroad Garden started with a flat backyard and the vision of Bud and Ayako. In 1978 the original waterfall, river, bridge and pond were built and the journey began.
Since that time, many flower beds have been added with flowers blooming from Spring through Summer, starting with the Magnolias and Peonies.
Several water features, such as the Deer Chaser from Thailand and the Bubble fountain, add to the sounds of the garden. The Bubble fountain propels the waterwheel, which then animates the whimsical man cutting wood and woman washing clothes.
In 2000, the building of the railroad began. A G-scale train goes through the town, with a Granite retaining wall serving as the town's base and a second waterfall trickles nearby. Hand made railroad ties, trestles and bridges add to the charm.
Visitors are welcome during the public open houses on the 3rd Sunday of the month (June through September) from 1 - 5 PM or by calling Conductor Bud to schedule a time. (Note: Trains do not run in the rain.)
Lutz Railroad Garden
2960 Egan Avenue
Eagan, Minnesota 55121 USA
telephone 651-454-3534
