We are Kent and Hadley, the new owners of Western Hills Garden. This place came to us, sort of like our barky street rescue dog, Lily who arrived in our lives randomly one rainy morning a decade ago and stole our hearts.

We have long dreamed of having a property that could be a space for creative expression, community gathering, and big thinking. We didn’t realize it would be a landmark garden with an incredible history and following. But here we are. We’re overjoyed, overwhelmed, and optimistic for the future.

Our aim is to contribute to the garden’s legacy and its place as a destination for horticulturalists, garden lovers, artists, makers, and open minds.

We intend to build on the hard work and dedication that Chris and Tim Szybalski devoted to this property for the last decade. We only hope we will look back in 10 more years and know their vision lives on—along with that of Lester Hawkins, Marshall Olbrich, Maggie Wych, and the countless friends, visitors, and volunteers who have put so much love and effort into the Garden.