Orange Grove for Cardenas Market

An orchard of orange trees, each 16' tall with a 15' diameter canopy, towers over the produce gondolas at Cardenas, a specialty market chain located throughout Southern California. This natural addition to the market gives shoppers the sense that they are truly buying the freshest produce - almost as if they are picked ripe from the trees!

Towering Olives for Market Food Halls

Diners and shoppers on the run in the Cardenas Market chain can now meet under the central towering European olive tree, 18' tall with an 18' diameter canopy. The majestic olive tree is part of the chain's branding, and stands as an icon for their themed Food Halls.

Maples for Hilton Hotel

The newly remodeled and expanded hotel lobby features an indoor park-scape of 20' tall maple trees with 16' canopies. The two-story seasonal trees create a sense of repose for the various hotel activities and functions.

Magnificent Oak for Rock Creek Grill

The 25' icon oak sculpture with a 25' canopy diameter was handcrafted by NatureMaker for Rock Creek Grill, a high-end destination restaurant located near Washington, DC. The expansive tree synthesizes the multiple talents of eco-artists and structural engineers. It seems to grow beneath a domed ceiling in the center of the room, and creates a warmly intimate setting reminiscent of specimen buttressed regional oaks.

Chestnut Tree at Children's Museum

A recently opened exhibit at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis showcases a walk-through chestnut tree at the entrance. The hand-sculpted, ancient weathered trunk, equipped with computers and monitors, includes two large lighted openings. Aptly named the "Tree of Hope," the tree is an integral part of the educational and exploratory environment. Students leave personal messages at the tree with their pledges to build a better world.

Oaks for Georgia Southern University

NatureMaker has also completed several projects for the new Recreation Activity Center at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. Four 20' oaks with 20' diameter canopies are evocative of famous regional specimen trees. The oaks give a sense of the outdoors to the spacious interior atrium. The center of the weight room also includes a single 20' oak with a canopy crown of 30'.

Elegant Palms for Georgia Southern Spa Room

As part of the new Recreation Activity Center at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA, NatureMaker installed several 20' coconut palms in the spa area, giving the rooms a lush, tropical feel.

An Oak for Garden Grove Restaurant

As part of the new Recreation Activity Center at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA, NatureMaker installed several 20' coconut palms in the spa area, giving the rooms a lush, tropical feel.

Oak Tree in Rainbow Casino

The majestic Southern Live Oak tree creates a naturalistic focal point for the Casino's upscale restaurant. Representative of native specimen trees, the oak, with its majestic canopy of limbs and branches, brings a sense of intimacy to the grand scale of the room.

Ficus Benjaminas in Southern California

The four ficus benjaminas aesthetically frame the elegant dining room with their lacy coverage of leaves, intricately carved trunks, branches and limbs. The trees stand at 12' tall with 7' diameter canopies.

Bristlecone Pine in San Diego

NatureMaker recently installed its newest work, “The Oldest Living Bristlecone Pine,” in the atrium of a private home in San Diego County. An exquisitely sculpted depiction of this ancient Western species, the tree is 15 feet high with the canopy of branches stretching 15 feet across. The intricate hand-carving, hand-painting, and scenic aging of the gnarled trunk and weathered limbs accurately reflect the struggle of bristlecone pines to grow in the harsh, high mountain climate and barren soil of the Sierras and Rocky Mountains.

European Olive Tree for Pediatric Dental Office

Located in the lobby of the Pediatric Dental Office, this 15’ European olive tree catches the eye of all who enter. The ancient limbs of the tree reach out to create a fantastic environment that makes the experience of going to the dentist more fun for children.

Strangler Fig for Monkey House Cafe

15' Strangler fig with a 15' diameter canopy. This icon tree with its ancient aerial roots is planted in the center of the bustling coffee house/restaurant/retail store. Consistent with the low key tropical theme of the venue, the strangler fig creates an intimate seating area, and highlights the retailer's one-of-a-kind art and accessories.

The Great Oak Tree

Located in western Ohio, historic Sauder Village brims with the sounds, smells, sights, and stories of a century ago. The newly expanded Heritage Inn features "The Great Oak Tree", designed, engineered, and handcrafted by NatureMaker. The iconic tree represents the best of the area's majestic native specimen oaks. Conceived as a meeting point and the perfect blending of the outdoors brought inside, the creation of the tree took more than a year. Designed and engineered in hundreds of component parts, NatureMaker master artists installed the giant sculpture in a week.

Topiary Garden for Gardens Mall

As part of its ongoing expansion and upgrades, the Gardens Mall is also embellishing its public spaces with NatureMaker's arboreal art. A series of 16' tall spiral topiaries are integral elements of the main promenade of the center. The topiaries are fashioned out of steel; the distinctively shaped tree features delicate foliage that has been individually applied and manicured by NatureMaker artists.

The Wildlife Experience

Located near Denver, CO, the Wildlife Experience is an interactive museum that connects the community with wildlife and habitats, and teaches them how to have a positive effect on the environment. The 18' oak with an 18' canopy diameter is the centerpiece of a permanent exhibit, Cubs Corner, which is designed as a fun and educational space for children ages 5 and under.

A Healing Oak for Iowa Methodist Medical Center

This regional hospital system is Central Iowa's most innovative and comprehensive health care provider. NatureMaker created a 10' oak with a 20' canopy diameter as a meditative element in the busy Younkers Powell Therapy Center. The tree, with its outstretched limbs reaching toward the sky, is a symbol of beauty and renewal for the patients.

A Banyan for Tootsie's Nightclub

NatureMaker's towering column clad banyan, reaching 25' toward the darkened, theatrically-lit ceiling, created a "natural" meeting spot for visitors of the busy sports bar. The 35' wide canopy adds a tropical flavor to the high tech bar. Materials used to create the viney, banyan bark and root texture were designed to appeal to all senses, especially touch, in a highly durable medium.