Photo in the end

Janet and Winston Howes were blessed with a love that seemed straight out of a fairytale.

Their connection was instant, their bond unbreakable, growing stronger with each passing day.

In 1962, they exchanged vows and settled into a picturesque farmhouse nestled in the English countryside of Wickwar, Gloucestershire.

Their joy multiplied with the birth of their son shortly after, and life seemed to be painted in hues of perfection.

But fate took a cruel turn when, after over three decades of blissful marriage, Janet departed this world unexpectedly due to heart failure at the age of 50.

Winston was shattered, their son at a loss without his mother’s comforting presence.

In the midst of his grief, Winston found solace in an idea – a tribute to his beloved Janet, a testament to their enduring love.

He began transforming a meadow beloved by Janet into a serene sanctuary, a place where he and his son could seek refuge during the darkest of days.

For years, Winston kept his remarkable tribute a secret until a passing hot air balloonist stumbled upon it.

Pilot Andy Collett, awestruck by the sight, marveled at the heart-shaped forest hidden from plain view, sensing the profound love story it encapsulated.

Though strangers, Andy couldn’t help but feel the gravity of the gesture, recognizing it as a symbol of enduring love.

In sharing his story, an emotional Winston unveils the heartfelt details behind the creation of the heart-shaped forest, touching the hearts of thousands with its profound significance.