A Walk Through CopperTop Gardens
The 1-acre CopperTop Gardens is part of our private residence. It is also home to Marcy’s Greenhouse. The gardens is a dream that has evolved over a 20 year period. The design, planning, planting and maintenance is all done by us, the Cordes family.
As you enter this garden sanctuary, we ask that you be mindful of our philosophy that is represented here: It is our wish that all who enter enjoy themselves, leave their worries at the garden gates, and upon leaving here may your spirit feel rejuvenated and your soul energized.
Themed areas, statuary, reflecting pool, and water elements create a colorful sanctuary. The gardens consist of ten color/location themed areas full of perennials, trees, shrubs, bushes, vines, and of course the yearly planted annuals. Blooms begin in early Spring with 6,000 bulbs of crocuses, tulips, daffodils, and allium. The constant blooming cycle continues throughout the Summer and Fall seasons.
The gardens are also home to many unique, self-crafted garden art and water displays such as our stone walls, stamped concrete walkways, statuary, the giant 9ft round watering can, and many other one-of-a-kind garden items.
We have had the Feng Shui of the gardens professionally consulted to ensure that the energy is flowing freely and unobstructed.
All of our garden fences, gates, arbors, obelisks, and hangers have been designed by us and hand crafted by a dear friend, Yost, who is an Amish Blacksmith.
CopperTop Gardens in the Media
CopperTop Gardens was twice featured in The Buffalo News in 2006. The giant 9ft watering can fountain was the focal point of the article “Artful Touches.”
The garden was also the opening article, “Bloom County,” for the “Your Neighbors Garden Series” in May of 2006. It was this article that caught the attention of the famous painter, Thelma Winter. Thelma and Jeep came to visit and took some photos. We were very pleased to hear that the gardens were picked to be painted.
CopperTop Gardens was painted in 2007 by artist Thelma Winters. The painting titled “CopperTop Gardens II” won first place at the Lewiston-Youngstown Art Festival. Thelma’s website is at www.thelmawinter.com. Other paintings that were done are “Hear the Bells” and “CopperTop Gardens I”.
What We Offer
The landscape of CopperTop Gardens includes numerous stone walls, terraces, flower and vegetable gardens, mature shrubs, and indigenous trees. It is a pristine backdrop for private walks and contemplation as well as a comfortable and stately setting for small social occasions, garden tours, and pictures. The public is invited to share in the unique experiences CopperTop Gardens offers.
We offer many services from landscaping, plant material, and mulch to catering, teas, showers, and weddings. You name it, we can do it! There is also an Annual Plant sale during the months of May and June.
It is well worth your time to take a drive and stop by for a visit. We promise you won’t be disappointed.
For more information or to schedule a garden tour please call
585-948-9508
*The Gardens are handicapped accessible
