Ellie's Garden Statue's with Bird Feeder Basin
Ellie's Garden Statue's with Bird Feeder Basin
Regular price
β¬43,95
Regular price
β¬43,95
Sale price
β¬61,95
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per
Solid untreated cedarΒ β naturally weather-resistant, no varnish, no chemicals
Copper roofΒ β keeps the rain out and ages into a beautiful patina
Mixed tunnel sizesΒ β welcomes mason bees, mining bees and many other wild species
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Ellie's Garden Statue's with Bird Feeder Basin
Regular price
β¬43,95
Regular price
β¬43,95
Sale price
β¬61,95
Unit price
per
Handcrafted in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Eleanor "Ellie" Whitmore, 68, Asheville NC β her final collection. Made one statue at a time, like always.
"Biscuit used to sit next to the birdbath in our yard and watch the cardinals come in. Every morning. Like it was his job. When he was gone, the cardinals still came. And I thought: I want something out there that looks like him, watching the birds, the way he always did. That's how the whole thing started."
Eleanor "Ellie" Whitmore, 68
Retired elementary school art teacher from Asheville, North Carolina. After 30 years of teaching children to paint, Ellie turned her lifelong love of animals into a second calling β hand-casting and painting resin garden statues in her converted tobacco barn workshop. Her signature piece: a Golden Retriever with bird feeder basin, inspired by her own beloved Golden, Biscuit. Now, after 12 years and hundreds of handcrafted statues, the barn is being demolished for a wellness resort β this is her final collection.
What you get:
1 Golden Retriever Statue
with bird feeder basin
with bird feeder basin
Functional basin
holds water for songbirds
holds water for songbirds
Hand-painted detail
eyes, fur, paws β by Ellie
eyes, fur, paws β by Ellie
Gift-ready packaging
Ready to give or keep
Ready to give or keep
What makes this statue different
Triple-Seal Resin Casting
Three-layer process: structural core, pigment layer with color cast INTO the material, and a UV-resistant marine-grade outer coat. The color doesn't chip, peel, or fade β because it's not painted on. It IS the statue.
Hand-painted eyes
Ellie spends twenty minutes on each pair of eyes under a magnifying lamp. That tiny crescent of white reflection is what makes people say "it looks just like my dog."
UV-resistant marine-grade coat
The same UV inhibitors used on Carolina boat hulls. Built for full sun, hard frost, and everything in between. Year after year, no fading.
Carved-wood finish
Basin and base cast to look like hand-carved wood β bark texture, grain lines, the works. People touch it and say "wait, is this real wood?" It's resin that won't rot, split, or attract termites.
Two dogs, one story
An adult Golden sitting faithfully below, a puppy peering over the rim above. "The big one is the one you lost. The little one is the one who's still with you β or the one you'll have someday."
Compact & versatile
7" tall, 4.5" wide, just under 1 lb. Perfect for windowsill, kitchen counter, porch railing, mantle, or garden corner. Not a yard statement β a daily companion you'll see every morning.
Why Triple-Seal Casting outlasts regular resin
"The critical failure point in mass-produced resin garden statues is the paint-to-surface bond. Surface-applied paint on single-pour resin begins delaminating after the first freeze-thaw cycle, resulting in chipping and peeling within 8β14 months. A multi-layer casting process where pigment is integrated into the resin matrix eliminates this failure mode entirely β the color is structural, not cosmetic. Combined with a UV-stabilized clear coat, properly made resin statuary can maintain appearance for 10+ years in outdoor conditions."
Perfect for
Golden Retriever lovers
Pet memorial
Mother's Day gift
Garden & porch decor
Windowsill companion
Bird watching
Grandma & Mom
Dog mom gift
Quality you can see β and feel
- Triple-Seal Casting β three-layer resin with color built into the material, not painted on top
- Hand-painted detail β eyes, fur texture, tongue, paws β each finished by Ellie under a magnifying lamp
- UV-resistant outer coat β marine-grade UV inhibitors protect against sun, frost, and rain for years
- Carved-wood finish β looks and feels like real hand-carved wood, but won't rot or split
- Functional basin β holds water for visiting songbirds, or use as key holder, planter tray, or accent
- Truly limited β only the last pieces remain from Ellie's workshop before the summer 2026 closure
100% Money-Back Guarantee
Place it on the windowsill. Set it on the porch rail. Put it in the garden. If you don't love it β for any reason β send it back for a full refund. No questions asked. Ellie's words: "These statues should only go home with people who'll actually love having them."
Please note: This is a tabletop-sized accent piece (7" tall / 18 cm), not a full-sized garden birdbath. Designed to sit where you'll see it every day β on the windowsill above the kitchen sink, the porch rail next to your morning coffee, or the garden corner where your dog used to lay. Ellie designed it this size on purpose: "Big statues go in the yard and you forget about them. This one stays close. That's the whole point."
Product details
Material
Triple-Seal Cast Resin, UV-stabilized
Construction
Three-layer casting, hand-painted detail
Dimensions
7" tall Γ 4.5" wide (18 Γ 11.5 cm)
Weight
11.3 oz (320g) β solid, not hollow
Basin
Functional β holds water for small birds
Design
Adult Golden Retriever + puppy, 360Β° detail
Finish
Carved-wood look, marine-grade UV coat
Use
Indoor / outdoor β windowsill, porch, garden
Care
Wipe clean, weather-resistant
Made in
Handcrafted in Asheville, North Carolina
Availability
Final collection Β· Closes summer 2026
