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Getting to know the Natural Escapes family

Natural Escapes is a family business owned and operated by myself, Jeremy Koch, along with my wife, Bailey. We began this venture upon the completion of my Bachelors Degree in Studio Art with an emphasis in Landscape Design from Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. Natural Escapes became an official corporation in July of 2006 when my wife and I were working out of only a small office in a rental home in Cozad. In January of 2007, our current location at 708 Maple Street in Cozad, Nebraska, complete with two outbuildings, two greenhouses and a home, was presented to us. We thank God everyday for the opportunity and the blessings that have come with it.

While I run every aspect of the business up front, my wife is involved in all areas behind the scenes as her full-time job includes being a teacher of Business, Spanish, and Technology Integration in Gothenburg. We both have another full-time job of being proud daddy and mommy to our two boys. Specializing in landscape design, installation and maintenance, and nursery retail sales, our dream of doing what we love while supporting our family has become a reality.

Our employees are family to us:

Introducing Carlie Fellers!

Hello! My name is Carlie Fellers. I am the Retail and Greenhouse Manager here at Natural Escapes. I joined the team in the summer of 2009. I met Jeremy while attending school at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. I have a degree in Horticulture with an Option in Landscape Design. I enjoy being back out west, since I'm originally from Gering, Nebraska, and enjoy and look forward to meeting new people.

Introducing Dmitriy Shevtsov!

Hello, my name is Dmitriy Shevtsov and I come from Tashkent, Uzbekistan. I am the Installation Manager here at Natural Escapes. I moved to the United States in 2006 and began working for Natural Escapes in 2007. I enjoy installing water features, large or small, and taking pictures of the great Nebraska landscapes.

We are blessed to be surrounded by helpful family since we grew up in this area:

• Rod & Wanda Koch (Grandparents to Jeremy) – Greenhouse Production
• Randy & Pamela Koch (Parents to Jeremy) – Always on Call
• Lane and Peg Kugler (Parents to Bailey)- Always on Call

We are thankful for our seasonal, part-time, experienced staff:

• Colton Derr – Landscape Installation and Management
• Jared Piper – Landscape Installation, Management and Retail Assistant
• Jessica Ferguson – Greenhouse, Retail and Marketing Assistant
• Bob & Linda Gadway – Greenhouse Production
• Linda Mann – Greenhouse, Retail and Marketing Assistant

We would be more than happy to talk to you and help you create your very own outdoor escape. After all, we are "Natural Escapes." Experience Nature with Natural Escapes.

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For more information about our company, to request services, or to contribute general comments or questions, please use the contact menu here on the website, contact us by phone at 308.784.4748 or e-mail us. We pride ourselves on taking the best care possible of our customers. If at any time, you feel as though Natural Escapes has not done this to the best of our abilities, please ask for Jeremy directly.