When we set out to redo our backyard, we retained Connie's services to draw up a plan. It was important for us to visualize the space before we started. She listened to what we wanted and put our thoughts on paper. Connie also presided over the installation of the garden. As an award winning landscaper, I was happy for her knowledge and advice on the plants and trees we chose.

Having a plan gave the contractor a blueprint to work with, so we didn't have to worry about any miscommunication. Connie even recommended the wonderful contractor! (You can read my review of them here and see pictures as well). Now, our backyard is a wonderful extension of our home. We can’t believe the added amount of space we have. The once cramped area has been transformed into a little oasis. We love the different textures of wood and stone, grass and plants and trees, and how the shed is integrated into our fence.

We look forward to spending many wonderful days and nights in our garden retreat. Thank you Connie for all the work you did in realizing our wonderful space!

We can't say enough about our fabulous patio and gardens. Connie did such an amazing job matching our outside to the inside. We couldn't have imagined what she came up with but it is exactly what we needed and we love it!

We hired Connie to develop a landscape design for our front and backyard. She had some tough conditions to deal with which were created by our previous landscaper who provided hardscaping services. But because of Connie's deep knowledge base she was able to find a solution to each roadblock and thus came up with a design and plant plan that surpassed our expectations!

Landscaping design, trees, shrubs & plant recommendations, as well as delivery & planting of all items. Listened well & adopted a collaborative approach each step of the way. Very professional meeting all dates as stated. Will be using her again next year for a larger project. Have no reservations in recommending Garden Retreats.

We hired Garden Retreats to design and execute a landscape garden for our newly renovated backyard. From the initial design to the final product, our garden looks fabulous and we couldn’t be happier.

We had finished putting in a pool in our backyard and wanted to ensure we had a beautiful garden to complement it. We were referred to Connie and she designed a brilliant and beautiful garden. Connie listened to our needs and created what we wanted to accomplish. She's honest, passionate and great at what she does. Can't wait to see what she designs for our front garden.

Connie designed an attractive, four season, front garden that is easy to maintain. The addition of a pathway of stepping stones has been handy to access the backyard. Her design has been admired and enjoyed by me and the neighbours across the street.

We are so thankful that we used Connie to design and oversee our backyard landscaping. Her expertise and design ideas were brilliant and we couldn't be happier. Her contractor also gave us great service and the entire job was done within a few days.

Connie Cadotte took our messy front yard and turned it into a French parterre. The result is everything we asked for - and we love it!
Her contractor was on time, very efficient, and very skilled.

Connie gets all the gold stars. Her passion for her work was eveident from our very first conversation. I would recommend her to any homeowner who is looking for landscape design that finds the right mix of form and function.

Connie listened carefully to what we had to say about how we wanted to use the space and our interest + talents for gardening. Educated as an archtect - she gave due attention to the structural issues that were clear and present in my project. Then she drafted a plan that turned our backyard into the most inviting "room" in our home.

The plan included a 800 sqft stone patio. Connie helped us find a contractor to install the hardscape and then came back to put the greenscape in place.

ON TIME - ON BUDGET - LOW MAINTENANCE - BEAUTIFUL

Thanks again Connie