Hawaiian thatch pergola above a tropical pool and spa
Gardens of distinction, from La Jolla to Montecito
We begin by understanding how a garden is lived in as much as how it is viewed.
For more than three decades we have designed private estate gardens and guided their construction as Owner’s Representative. Every line, material and planting decision brings clarity, proportion and calm, so a garden feels grounded and quietly confident for generations.
- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Landscape Architecture
- Sixteen CLCA awards
- Sunset Magazine cover garden
A tropical retreat
This coastal residence was shaped through clarity, planting craft and a restrained palette. A redwood pavilion beneath a hand-made lantern, koi beneath a stone path, ti plants and bromeliads layered in deep shade: the garden balances enclosure with openness and draws on California’s long horticultural tradition.
It was built alongside skilled artisans and long-trusted collaborators, and chosen by Sunset Magazine for its “Backyard Retreat” cover.
Beyond form and function
Good design is felt before it is understood. We focus on proportion, materiality and the subtle details that bring unity to a garden.
Measured structure and thoughtful planting make outdoor rooms that feel settled, timeless and made for everyday living.
Formal garden and reflecting pool at dusk
Planting through the seasons
Paths, planting beds and places to sit are planned together, with attention to seasonal interest and the way you use the garden.
Every estate begins on paper
The color master plan resolves arrival, circulation, terraces, water and planting into a single, legible vision before anything is built. It is the document every consultant, contractor and craftsman works from, and helps the finished garden feel cohesive and natural.
Color landscape master plan.
- La Jolla
- Newport Coast
- Palos Verdes Peninsula
- Manhattan Beach
- Beverly Hills
- Pacific Palisades
- Santa Monica
- Malibu
- Santa Barbara
- Montecito
- Northern California
- United States
Thirty-five years of private gardens
Courtyards, pools, planting and outdoor rooms from estates across Southern California, gathered in the archive.
Award-winning craft
The tropical retreat above appeared on the cover of Sunset Magazine, and our gardens have been profiled widely in the press and featured at flower shows across the country.
- Landscape Architecture degreeCal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Sixteen CLCA awardsCalifornia Landscape Contractors Association
- Sunset MagazineCover feature
- Chelsea America Flower ShowHonorable Mention, Palos Verdes, CA
- Southern California Spring Garden ShowHonorable Mention
- Chicago Flower & Garden ShowSecond Place
Formerly a licensed landscape and swimming pool contractor; license retired in 2005.
Pool and waterfall framed by lit columns
Water in balance
A garden becomes complete when light, shade and movement sit in harmony. Water draws the eye and shapes the atmosphere, softening architecture and anchoring planting. These are places for reflection, stillness and quiet hours outdoors.