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George Hartner was more than just a colleague; he was a great friend, an innovator, and one of the coolest individuals we’ve had the privilege to know at Outdoor Illumination. His passion for his craft and the people he worked alongside created a lasting impact on all of us. Join us in remembering George.
From milestone moments to magazine-worthy projects, this edition of our newsletter celebrates 20 years of design excellence with Matt Taylor, a stunning feature in Home & Design, and a showstopping collaborative project with Fine Earth Landscape. You’ll also find seasonal maintenance tips and a reminder of how our legacy lighting systems continue to illuminate homes for decades.
This season, we’re shining a light on exciting new projects—including our holiday installation at the United States Botanic Garden and a spectacular lighting collaboration at the award-winning Spring Mill House with Robert M. Gurney, FAIA and Campion Hruby Landscape Architects. You’ll also find winter prep reminders, our sponsorship of PGMS at Tudor Place, a heartfelt retirement farewell to Barbara Kulp, and a behind-the-scenes look at our fall employee picnic.
In this edition, we celebrate a year of partnership with April Rain and spotlight a Mediterranean-inspired pool house project in collaboration with BarnesVanze Architects, Lisa Vandenburgh, Ltd, and DCA Landscape Architects. Plus, we share fall irrigation tips using the HydraWise controller, support Community Forklift’s sustainability mission, and offer winterization reminders to protect your system as temperatures drop.