GROUNDS
THE PHASE 1 LANDSCAPING PLAN Everyone is anxiously awaiting the completion of our gorgeous Phase 1 Lifestyle Facilities Master Plan! Along with exciting improvements to the interior of the clubhouse, the Horticulture Team will introduce a bold change to the former Golf Circle and surrounding landscape. However, due to the timing of the project completion, the best choice for the health and success of plantings is to wait until October to install some of the plants, when large trees and shrubs will be less likely to suffer transplant shock. We appreciate your patience as we phase in the landscaping, as this shortterm delay will yield long-term benefits. For now, here is what you can expect to see as the landscape unfolds. The drop-off circle has been relocated closer to the parking lot, and handicap parking spaces are now along the West Lawn in front of our beautiful Herb and Edible Flower Garden. The newly redesigned loading dock is tucked behind the landscape beds and angled to the west side of the clubhouse, obscured from view by layers of conifers and shrubs that will fill in over time. On the West Lawn, the beds feature edible plants like native superfruit Aronia melanocarpa and a Montmorency Cherry tree, in keeping with the culinary theme.
A stroll from the parking lot to the clubhouse or Golf House along our new lushly planted brick courtyard will set the tone for the enjoyment of the Club’s amenities upon arrival. The courtyard was designed in-house to be spacious enough to accommodate the flow of member traffic while maintaining the welcoming intimate feel of a private estate garden. The dynamic layered garden spaces will offer something of interest for each season with perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees blooming in succession, pockets of annuals for summer color, a tapestry of fall colors, and bold conifers for winter structure. Crapemyrtles will add summer interest around the drop-off circle, while a series of Ginkgo trees will provide some shade along the main path. Between the clubhouse entrance and Golf House, the path meanders through a small parterre garden, with fastigiate Junipers, Dwarf Fringetrees, Hydrangeas, and the calming babble of a pondless fountain at its center. Two gas fire tables with benches invite casual gathering and conversation, while improved landscape lighting will provide ambiance and safety into the evening hours. Though it will take some time for the landscape to fully grow into its designed intention, we hope this improved space will provide a lush backdrop to the memories made here at your Club for years to come. ◆
The landscaping plan for the new courtyard, drop-off circle, loading dock 10
August 2022
Cathy Wagner, CPH Director of Horticulture
