The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

The new owners of this long neglected c.1780 vernacular late Georgian/early Federal era frame farmhouse hired R. J. Doerr to completely restore the interior and exterior and enlarge the existing house. The restoration was as extensive. The home's exterior was stripped, revealing a highly deteriorated mud and log nogged timber frame. Several contemporary and deteriorated Victorian era architectural elements were removed during the restoration to return the house to an appearance in keeping with its original construction. The house's earliest intact architectural features were retained and restored, while numerous missing details were faithfully replicated. New front and rear porches were added to the home to assume the place of long removed originals and the large central and end chimneys that define the house's roofline were completely reconstructed as part of the project.

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The new owners of this long neglected c.1780 vernacular late Georgian/early Federal era frame farmhouse hired R. J. Doerr to completely restore the interior and exterior and enlarge the existing house. The restoration was as extensive. The home's exterior was stripped, revealing a highly deteriorated mud and log nogged timber frame. Several contemporary and deteriorated Victorian era architectural elements were removed during the restoration to return the house to an appearance in keeping with its original construction. The house's earliest intact architectural features were retained and restored, while numerous missing details were faithfully replicated. New front and rear porches were added to the home to assume the place of long removed originals and the large central and end chimneys that define the house's roofline were completely reconstructed as part of the project.

"First Cast" ~ Fly Fishing, 12" x 30", Original Painting, by Katy Karnes The river is so peaceful and still, as the sun starts to burn through the morning mist. A painting for the Miramichi Salmon Association, New Brunswick, Canada. Katy is well known for her uplifting, highly textured, nature inspired art. Katy sells her art in numerous galleries and retail stores in the Maritime provinces of Canada, and the United States. She has also shown her art in New York City. She paints for organizations such as The Atlantic Salmon Federation, The Miramichi Salmon Association. Katy works closely with interior designers, to create art for both home and corporate environments. Custom orders are available, any size. For more information, please visit Katy's website: http://www.artbykaty.ca Like on Facebook: Art by Katy Karnes http://www.facebook.com/artbykatykarnes

"First Cast" ~ Fly Fishing, 12" x 30", Original Painting, by Katy Karnes The river is so peaceful and still, as the sun starts to burn through the morning mist. A painting for the Miramichi Salmon Association, New Brunswick, Canada. Katy is well known for her uplifting, highly textured, nature inspired art. Katy sells her art in numerous galleries and retail stores in the Maritime provinces of Canada, and the United States. She has also shown her art in New York City. She paints for organizations such as The Atlantic Salmon Federation, The Miramichi Salmon Association. Katy works closely with interior designers, to create art for both home and corporate environments. Custom orders are available, any size. For more information, please visit Katy's website: http://www.artbykaty.ca Like on Facebook: Art by Katy Karnes http://www.facebook.com/artbykatykarnes

"First Cast" ~ Fly Fishing, 12" x 30", Original Painting, by Katy Karnes The river is so peaceful and still, as the sun starts to burn through the morning mist. A painting for the Miramichi Salmon Association, New Brunswick, Canada. Katy is well known for her uplifting, highly textured, nature inspired art. Katy sells her art in numerous galleries and retail stores in the Maritime provinces of Canada, and the United States. She has also shown her art in New York City. She paints for organizations such as The Atlantic Salmon Federation, The Miramichi Salmon Association. Katy works closely with interior designers, to create art for both home and corporate environments. Custom orders are available, any size. For more information, please visit Katy's website: http://www.artbykaty.ca Like on Facebook: Art by Katy Karnes http://www.facebook.com/artbykatykarnes

Birch Trees, 48" x 48", Original Painting, by Katy Karnes This is a stunning, elegant feeling painting. It is large enough to fill a wall nicely, behind a couch, above a fireplace or bed. The trees are painted around the sides, so the painting does not need to be framed. Enjoy it for years. If you like this painting, you may also enjoy these: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByKaty?section_id=15594884&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3 Painted on 1.5" thick gallery canvas. Extra Large painting of birch trees. Red leaves, hints of silver add depth, tree trunks are textured. Katy is well known for her uplifting, highly textured, nature inspired art. Katy sells her art in numerous galleries and retail stores in the Maritime provinces of Canada, and the United States. She has also shown her art in New York City. She paints for organizations such as The Atlantic Salmon Federation, The Miramichi Salmon Association. Katy works closely with interior designers, to create art for both home and corporate environments. Katy's paintings are popular as a gift. Custom orders are available, any size. For more information, please visit Katy's website: http://www.artbykaty.ca Like on Facebook: Art by Katy Karnes http://www.facebook.com/artbykatykarnes

Birch Trees, 48" x 48", Original Painting, by Katy Karnes This is a stunning, elegant feeling painting. It is large enough to fill a wall nicely, behind a couch, above a fireplace or bed. The trees are painted around the sides, so the painting does not need to be framed. Enjoy it for years. If you like this painting, you may also enjoy these: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByKaty?section_id=15594884&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3 Painted on 1.5" thick gallery canvas. Extra Large painting of birch trees. Red leaves, hints of silver add depth, tree trunks are textured. Katy is well known for her uplifting, highly textured, nature inspired art. Katy sells her art in numerous galleries and retail stores in the Maritime provinces of Canada, and the United States. She has also shown her art in New York City. She paints for organizations such as The Atlantic Salmon Federation, The Miramichi Salmon Association. Katy works closely with interior designers, to create art for both home and corporate environments. Katy's paintings are popular as a gift. Custom orders are available, any size. For more information, please visit Katy's website: http://www.artbykaty.ca Like on Facebook: Art by Katy Karnes http://www.facebook.com/artbykatykarnes