b'FRIENDS,HAVE YOU EVER SIPPED TEA IN A FINE, SUNLIT CONSERVATORY? Admired a bonsai orWe fi rst became enamored of these glass wonders while studying and traveling abroad. caught the fresh scent of springtime blossoms as the sun streamed through the glass above?Our careers in architecture and textile art set the stage and Tanglewood Conservatories is the Shared a private moment or a glass of port beneath the stars? If so, you have felt the spell castnatural conclusion. We established our company with the goal of combining the romanticism of by conservatories as we did many years ago, for a conservatory is truly a magical place. traditional nineteenth-century glass architecture with state of the art technology and masterful Conservatories lift the spirits and enchant the senses. They anchor their surroundings andcraftsmanship. Our goal has never changed.gracefully transition between the house and the garden, steeping plants and furnishings insideThe design of a conservatory is highly personal, so we approach each project individually. with ever changing natural light. Conservatories are marvels of design, craftsmanship, andWe talk. We listen. We learn all about your lifestyle and passions. engineering. At once charming and refi ned, conservatories beckon, adding space and value toWe study the architecture of your home. Many of the best ideas come as we work together. a home. Nothing gives us greater satisfaction than to hear you say, Yes, thats itexactly!As a host, youll love the intimate ambience of a conservatory when you have friends toAs you turn these pages, we hope you will be inspired by the elegant designs, intricate dine. As a gardener, youll revel in the year-round greenery and puttering a conservatory avails.details, and the wonderful quality of lightness, all which refl ect a century-old tradition.From a favorite armchair, youll see day break, watch moonlight paint the room or enjoy read- Please contact us to discuss your ideas and learn how we can create conservatory magic in ing as the rain or snow falls overhead. your home.AlthoughpeopleoftenassociateconservatorieswithEurope,manystrikingexamples were built here in the United States. Among others, the Enid Haupt Conservatory in New York City, the Palace Hotel and the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco, or the Biltmore Estate in Asheville are marvelous to visit if you havent already. Restored to their original nine- Sincerely,teenth-century glory, they stand as evidence of Americas contribution to the rich tradition of which Tanglewood is heir.Alan and Nancy, Founders'