Their home of rustic design lies on a 23-acre site featuring 150 species of trees and shrubs. Of interest is a large climbing Hydrangea which covers an entire wall of the house. A stream winds its way over a rocky bed and crosses the intensely developed three acres adjacent to the home. The stream widens into interesting ponds, some covered by water lilies. The stream ends in a large pond in view from a patio for outdoor living. What Jim calls "A Pond House" provides a good view of the pond and serves as a warming house for winter ice skating.

This unusually well-landscaped dental office features extensive plantings enhancing an artistically pleasing sign. The color of the sign has been carefully chosen in keeping with the exterior brick of the building. A circular pond surrounds the sign, with a small waterfall at one end. Extensive plantings of annual and perennial flowers provide color throughout the growing season. As the season progresses, tall-growing grasses and annual flowers provide an interesting seasonal change. The short walk from the parking lot to the main entrance is embellished by a pleasing mixture of flowers and low-growing shrubs.

An inviting well-landscaped front entrance with a beautiful sign and plantings greets the visitor. But it is the back of the building that displays a unique garden with many features created by the children. A pergola opens from the south end and leads to an informal gravel path edged by stones. A hallway opens to this area permitting the students easy access to the garden. Near the south end of the garden, a unique bench top with embedded  colored  glass  comes into view.  Individual concrete castings spell out the work ethic of the school—Honesty, Compassion, Respect, Responsibility, and Courage. Award accepted by Lori Gehring of Parkview School.