Freeport Conservatory Design Gallery

I had the pleasure of meeting Heidi Pranger who manages the retail end of Freeport Conservatories. Many of you have probably driven by world headquarters here in Freeport as you can see their contemporary office from 295. Heidi and I talked about her business and her background in the conservatory featured in this photo which is one of three conservatories that you can view. Heidi is a Mainer who has lived in far away places like Oslo, Norway and not-so-far-away places like San Diego. She also lived for a while in New York City. She and her husband, who is from Cumberland, were glad to finally make it back to Maine. I was interested to learn that Heidi is a flight attendant who is quickly making a full time transition to managing Freeport Conservatories. check out the outside view of the conservatory featured in my photo at http://www.freeportconservatories.com/

The custom designed conservatory featured with Heidi seated for this photo measures 14' x 14' and was constructed in the UK. While I was in the showroom a man came in who lives in a retirement community in Falmouth. Heidi gave him the tour and arranged to meet with him in Falmouth for a site survey. This customer seemed very enthusiastic about what he saw. The process typically works as follows: Heidi visits the site and takes the measurements which are converted by computer design equipment to the metric system and sent to England. The time can take as little as 8 weeks; but normally takes anywhere from 12 to 16 weeks. There can delays assoicated with the trans-Atlantic voyage via cargo ship from the UK to Boston. US Customs can delay a shipment up to 3 weeks. The conservatory is locally assembled with a final cost of around $250 dollars per square foot. A 4' deep frost wall foundation is poured on which the conservatory is placed.

I am a prime candidate for a conservatory. I need as much winter sunlight as possible to make it through January and Febrary. My Brazilian wife would also enjoy winter living more easily if we had one attached to our home. We may call Heidi soon at 207.450.3522.