After retiring in 2023, we left city life—and our beloved garden, Floramagoria—to embrace a peaceful 30-acre retreat surrounded by forest and an alder-lined creek. Dairy Creek Meadows, our naturalistic perennial garden inspired by Piet Oudolf, is the heart of the property.
At its center are two interconnected glasshouses that serve as living space, a propagation area, and a showcase for our cactus and succulent collection. Designed with Laura Crockett of Garden Diva Designs, the garden features layered beds and paths, all enclosed by a deer fence. Surrounding the greenhouses is a masterful crevice garden created by Kenton Seth and Chris Dixon—its stonework a true piece of art. Nearby, raised and in-ground bog gardens hold a fascinating collection of carnivorous plants. A vegetable and cutting garden with a cozy potting shed, along with a dedicated work area for seed sorting and potting, completes the fenced section.
Beyond the garden, two tranquil ponds reflect the natural beauty of the landscape, and a fern-lined trail winds beneath alder and majestic bigleaf maples. A repurposed grain bin adds rustic character to this harmonious blend of nature and design. Dairy Creek Meadows is a young but vibrant space, promising years of growth and splendor.