Our Story
A studio devoted to the art of outdoor living.
For decades, Shademaster has been uncompromising in its commitment to utmost quality — a dedication to excellence recognized with numerous awards over the years.

Beauty, engineered to endure.
For all our travels, adventures and accomplishments, our time at home is the most influential in our lives. We believe the spaces just beyond your door should be every bit as considered as the rooms within.
Every Shademaster landscape is meticulously designed, engineered for excellence and painstakingly crafted to the highest standards by our masterful craftsmen — for clients who expect nothing less.
The result is a partnership defined by exceptional service, discretion and an obsessive attention to detail that endures long after the final stone is set.
What Guides Us
Vision, mission and purpose.
Our Vision
To be the industry leaders in the greater Burlington/Hamilton area striving to exceed expectations while leaving a legacy of luxury landscapes.
Our Mission
Design, develop and cultivate outdoor spaces in the communities in which we live, work and play.
Our Purpose
To transform outdoor spaces into beautiful, timeless landscapes so families can enjoy luxury in their own backyard.
45+
Years of mastery
OVER 2000
PROJECTS COMPLETE
100%
White-glove service
Our People
Meet the team.

Leon Hordyk
PRESIDENT, DESIGN CONSULTANT, PARTNER

Aaron Vanberkel
PARTNER, DESIGN CONSULTANT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Alex Mobach
PARTNER, CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

Barry Hordyk
FOUNDER, DESIGN CONSULTANT

Luke Hildebrandt
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Richard Kuizenga
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Diana Racicot
OFFICE MANAGER

Hannah Reinink
ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER

Josh Smeding
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Brad Sluys
MARKETING AND SALES COORDINATOR

Jordan Hulzebosch
PLANT SPECIALIST, CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

Mike V
MASTER CARPENTER

Collin
CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

Jared
CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

Walter
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Mike L
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Brad
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Madeleine
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Aiden
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

