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Hydrangea Garden Sentinel – 18” Statement Column

Hydrangea Garden Sentinel – 18” Statement Column

Regular price $69.00 USD
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Standing just a little taller among the blooms, the Hydrangea Garden Sentinel feels like she’s been part of the garden for years… quietly watching, gently anchoring the space.

Her blossoms are fuller here—lifted higher, catching the light through each carefully cut petal. From this height, she begins to shift from something you discover… into something that guides your eye. A natural focal point nestled between lavender rows, hostas, and winding stone paths.

This is the piece that marks a moment in your garden.
At the edge of a walkway.
Beside a favorite chair.
Near the place you always stop without realizing why.

Crafted from steel and finished in your choice a rich, evolving rusted patina or raw steel, she will deepen with time—mirroring the slow, beautiful rhythm of the seasons around her.

Not too bold.
Not too quiet.
Just enough to feel like it’s always belonged there. 🌿✨

This larger size is perfect for anchoring a garden bed, lining a walkway, or pairing with smaller columns for a layered, collected look. The open-air design (no top or bottom) keeps it feeling light and intentional, allowing it to settle naturally into your landscape.

Handcrafted in our Michigan shop, this piece is built with real steel, real craftsmanship, and made to live beautifully outdoors.

FEATURES
• Four matching cutout panels
• Larger scale for added height and presence
• Open top and bottom for natural placement
• Ideal for candles, solar lights, or standalone decor
• Designed to complement cottage, woodland, and rustic gardens
• Welded and finished in-house by our team

MEASUREMENTS
• Height: 18 inches
• Width: 4.5 inches
• Depth: 4.5 inches
• Material: 14 or 16 gauge steel

FINISH OPTIONS

Raw Steel Finish
Left in its natural state, this finish highlights the authentic look of steel straight from the mill. Each piece is cleaned but not sealed, allowing it to develop a patina over time based on your environment and exposure to the elements.

Rusted Finish
We begin the rusting process using natural, household ingredients to create a rich, earthy tone. Each piece develops its own unique pattern depending on the steel and cut. This finish leans into deep brown and copper hues and will continue to age naturally. Because this is real rust and not sealed, it may transfer to hands or surfaces.

PRODUCTION & SHIPPING

Every piece is made to order in our family-owned shop in Kimball, Michigan. From design and cutting to welding, finishing, and packaging — it’s all done by our hands.
• Production time: 7–10 business days
• Ships FREE via USPS Priority Mail (1–3 business days)

RETURNS & DAMAGE POLICY

Each piece is handmade to order, so we do not accept returns or refunds.

If your item arrives damaged, please contact us within 7 days of delivery and we will work with you to make it right.

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