Meet The Team
In the Office
Estelle, Christie and Amber
Behind every beautiful garden is a dedicated team making sure everything runs smoothly — and at Garden Party, that’s our office crew. Estelle, our talented Landscape Designer, brings creativity and vision to every plan, helping clients imagine and shape their ideal outdoor spaces. Christie keeps the wheels turning with care and precision, managing client communication and day-to-day administration to ensure a seamless experience from first contact to final walkthrough. And at the helm is Amber, our Founder and Owner, whose passion for plants, people, and community has shaped Garden Party’s mission from the start. Together, we’re here to support your landscaping journey every step of the way.
In the Field
Our Horticulture Team
Garden Party’s horticulture team is a collection of folks who love getting their hands dirty, working outside, and making your spaces beautiful. The team comes from all walks of life and has found garden and horticulture work through different paths and career journeys, but they’ve all discovered their joy and purpose working in and with the earth. With a strong foundation in plant care and seasonal garden stewardship, our horticulture team focuses on maintaining healthy, vibrant landscapes and bringing design plans to life through expert planting and thoughtful installation. They’re the hands that keep your garden growing — and thriving — all year long.
Max Coral Mena
Hardscape & Carpentry
We specialize in crafting beautiful, functional hardscapes that elevate your outdoor space. From custom patios and walkways to retaining walls and outdoor kitchens, our team brings precision, creativity, and quality craftsmanship to every project. Whether you're looking to enhance curb appeal or create the perfect backyard retreat, we design and build durable structures that blend seamlessly with your landscape. Let us turn your vision into a lasting foundation of beauty.
Amber grew up in a rural Ontario town with a population under 2000 people, spending her childhood wandering the woods and catching frogs with her little brother. Her first job was weeding wildflower meadows and mowing golf course greens. After working in fashion for nearly a decade, Amber returned to school to reconnect with nature and get her degree in Landscape Design at Ryerson.
Her philosophy for life comes from her grandmother who was more brave than afraid and was both teacher and student her whole life (and a theatre actor in her 80s!). Amber loves the heavy June scent of a peony, the satisfaction of a job well done, balance over symmetry, and matcha lattes with honey.
