Make your list, check it twice: Canopy is officially open!
Decked out as a winter wonderland, Wilton’s new multi-hyphenate Canopy is a café-nursery-gift shop dream.
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A new greenhouse café and garden destination called Canopy (697 Rt. 9, Wilton) opened its doors today as four generations of craftsmanship blossom into a nursery-focused community space. The new hotspot — currently decked out as a holiday-kissed winter wonderland — is also a café and gift shop and come to us from the Smith family, who also own and operate Mandy’s Spring Nursery in Granville.
“[For Canopy,] we wanted to create something that feels timeless yet transparent — where people can see life and activity inside,” says Todd Smith, who grew up in Wilton and graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1987. “It’s a space that connects people to nature and to one another.”
Designed initially by Susan and Donald Davis of SD Atelier in Saratoga Springs and refined by James “Jace” Brown of Beardsley Architects + Engineers, the 9,000-square-foot structure was handcrafted by the Smith family themselves. Among its distinctive details — massive beams, nature-etched steel connectors, and a copper-roofed cupola — the latter was designed by Todd and Leonie’s son, Ford, and built by his grandfather, Peter Smith. “I’m not an artsy guy,” Peter, 85, jokes. “A cupola didn’t feel like part of the critical path to opening. But then one day the lumber showed up, and I built it anyway. Now it’s my favorite part.”
Inside, Canopy blends design, craft and hospitality, uniting retail, horticulture and food experiences under one roof. Inside the Greenhouse Café at Canopy — a cozy, light-filled space surrounded by greenery — guests can enjoy coffee and pastries and explore a curated mix of home goods, indoor plants and seasonal poinsettias that are perfect for holiday shopping or making your own wish list.
In addition Todd, Leonie and Ford Smith, Canopy stars Director of Store Operations David Garvoille, Finance and Business Strategy Manager Alicia Waller, Florist Manager Jess VanDerKern, and Café and Culinary Manager Lauren Sleicher. Together, they’ve created a space that feels both refined and welcoming. “We wanted it to feel grounded and personal,” Leonie says, “a place where people instantly feel at home.”
The Smith family is celebrating the grand opening with a month-long Holiday Market (through Christmas Eve) featuring local artisans.
Canopy’s soft opening was today — if you hurry, you can just make the 5 p.m. Christmas Tree Lighting with free hot cider and cookies. The 16-foot living tree will be raffled off and planted in the winner’s yard or donated to a local park or charitable organization. Raffle tickets will be included with every store purchase.
“Our goal is to be part of the fabric of upstate life,” Todd says, “rooted here, welcoming everyone, and built to last.”
Canopy and its Holiday Market will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
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