2006 POND TOUR
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HOME #1 John Gibeault & Liz Rhoades, Stafford Springs, Ct This beautiful home has a 1 yr old handmade 18' X 9' Koi pond. There is a 12' long stream that splits with an island in the middle with 2 separate falls. The pond is on a patio with a built in swimming pool. Whether you are hanging out in the pool or on the patio this is a place for enjoyment.
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HOME #2 Richard & Dayna Nadelsman, Longmeadow, Ma This beautiful landscaped front and backyard is well manicured by Richard himself. Through the arbor to the backyard is an 8 yr old handmade pond that Richard expanded two years ago. This is a 9' x 25' x 4'D pond that curves like an S and is home to several various size Koi. This pond looks so natural in its surrounding of beautiful perennial beds. There is a beautiful Thread Leaf Japanese Maple in the center edge of the S Along with a bridge to cross over to see the other perennial beds. As you look around you will see various statues - - - a bronze fish, crane, sunflower, and a granite bird bath.
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HOME #3 Troy & Karen Hufnagel, Springfield, Ma Up the driveway to the backyard you will come to 2 ponds. As you walk on the bridge to your left you have a 2 yr old 10' x 11' x 4'd handmade pond that is the home to various size Koi. On the right is a handmade 4 yr old 5' x 10' goldfish pond. There are 2 lighthouses that light up, a pair of Koi statues on the fence a 2-1/2' wooden bear statue, climbing roses on arbors, and 2 bird baths. Both ponds are lit at night and there is a gazebo to sit and relax for day or evening enjoyment.
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