Congratulations to the Team at DreamScapes

The Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) recently honored DreamScapes Landscaping & Design with a 2025 MNLA Gold Vision Award. The Vision Awards invite those in the Green Industry to think beyond the physical creation and maintenance of a green space, and include making production, operation, and projects sustainable.

The award-winning project was MN Hamptons: A lakeshore retreat on White Bear Lake where Hampton's style meets Midwestern charm

This lakeshore residence on White Bear Lake evokes a refined Hampton's style, despite its inland location. The design features a palette of white, cream, and gray hardscaping materials, including limestone boulders for retaining walls and Montana quartz gold flagstone for walkways and patios, creating a coastal aesthetic.

The homeowners desired multiple seating areas, both for intimate gatherings and larger social events. This is reflected in the design with a large, custom oval gas firepit on the upper patio, a cozy sitting area near the house, and a lakeshore wood-burning firepit surrounded by limestone boulders for extra seating.

The home's organic architecture, with its curved elements, inspired the flowing lines of the walkways, retaining walls, and firepit areas.

A screened patio with motorized retractable screens provides year-round outdoor enjoyment, while a restored beach area and a fenced dog run offer additional recreational spaces.

The homeowner has a passion for flowers & nature and envisioned a vivid and colorful landscape that complemented the overall design. A diverse array of plants, carefully selected for their beauty and resilience, were incorporated throughout the property, creating a captivating natural setting that enhances the overall ambiance.

Addressing the unique challenges of a 10,000+ sq. ft. lot, which falls under commercial construction regulations, we incorporated five small bio-filtration basins to meet stringent environmental requirements.

This project exemplifies a harmonious blend of form and function, creating a truly exceptional lakeshore retreat.