It is common for the planting of the landscaping to be the very last thing that is done before completing a project. It makes sense for most projects, for it lessens the chance of damage from heavy construction equipment. This week we decided to do the planting at the front of the Hazelnut Inn. Many passers by were excited for this signalled the completion of the project based on conventional wisdom. But our logic is different than most. While Hazelnut Inn already looks very good from the road, it is still very much a work in progress - especially the interior. By planting now we could purchase smaller plants this far from opening and allow them to flourish over the next year. By that time everything we have planted will have taken root, the climbing vines will be firmly established and the landscaping will look exactly as it should - when we open. Anticipation builds in Yarrow…
In the last couple of weeks we’ve been busy setting the final grades of the driveway and parking areas at the Hazelnut Inn. We’ve also fabricated the armature for the ‘stone’ wall that will screen our residence next door from the parking lot of the Inn. Although it appears lower in the photograph, the wall is actually a little over six feet tall and will do the screening handily. The dug out area in front of the new wall will be filled with soil and lush landscaping. The welded structure is now ready for the sculpted concrete which will happen when it warms up in spring.
It was a real pleasure to install the Copper Crown Suite’s front door this week. This solid fir door stands eight feet tall and features steel filigree bands on the exterior and a beautifully carved inner face. It is a very, very nice finishing touch!
The Copper Crown’s facade is looking good with a fresh coat of paint.
It might be raining but everything looks bright and shiny here at the Hazelnut Inn!
The Copper Crown Suite’s main entrance is nearly finished. Just a few more hours and a little more paint and we will be ready to install the front door.
