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The Uncommon Garden

Nestled behind his home in Chapel Hill, Dan Krebill has created a magical place, "The Uncommon Garden". This ongoing artistic effort began thirteen years ago with just a simple idea for a small pond with a walking path around it. As you will see, since then the garden has evolved and taken on a life of its own which now defies a simple description.

I have had the great fortune over the past four years to photograph this ever changing, glorious space. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I have taking them. The album has many images, but they barely scratch the surface . You really have to visit the garden to fully appreciate what it offers and what Dan's vision has created.

Each year Dan hosts a fundraiser in the garden for The Carrboro Arts Center. This is your chance to experience this unique place first hand. Buy your tickets early before they sellout and be sure to bring your camera! This year's fundraiser will be on Saturday May 18, 2013.

Note: Early construction photos courtesy of Dan Krebill and Rik Herrmanson.

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  • Kudos to Dan, our host, on another successful fundraiser for the Carrboro Arts' Center

    Kudos to Dan, our host, on another successful fundraiser for the Carrboro Arts' Center

  • Artist Rik Hermanson

    Artist Rik Hermanson

  • Official Welcome Cat at "The Uncommon Garden."

    Official Welcome Cat at "The Uncommon Garden."

  • Walking path

    Walking path

  • It all started in January 2000 - a small pond and a walking path were the only enhancements planned.

    It all started in January 2000 - a small pond and a walking path were the only enhancements planned.

  • The original pond

    The original pond

  • Owner Dan Krebill and artist Rik Herrmanson.  Rik is the artist/designer Dan hired to  guide the garden through  its first six years of development.

    Owner Dan Krebill and artist Rik Herrmanson. Rik is the artist/designer Dan hired to guide the garden through its first six years of development.

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  • Marvels of creative engineering.

    Marvels of creative engineering.

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  • Making forms for the  "Waves"

    Making forms for the "Waves"

  • Work continued through the winter.

    Work continued through the winter.

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  • Rik spent many long days helping Dan create this "Uncommon Garden".

    Rik spent many long days helping Dan create this "Uncommon Garden".

  • Photo by Ray Tolan

    Photo by Ray Tolan

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  • Serpents of all shapes and colors

    Serpents of all shapes and colors

  • Sun Patio as it is today!

    Sun Patio as it is today!

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  • The finished Waves

    The finished Waves

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    Making forms for the  "Waves"
    Work continued through the winter.