our philosophy
ETHOS
Our core belief is to leave the environment better than we found it. We are committed to restoring the health of our outdoor spaces through practices that involve the removal of aggressive invasive species,
plant selection that serves wildlife, employing low or no-till methods, minimizing waste, and using battery-powered tools to reduce noise and exhaust. We aim to create gardens that serve as sanctuaries for wildlife, where aesthetic appeal and ecological function intertwine.
"A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community." –Aldo Leopold
The Process
DeSIGN
The design process carefully considers the personality and individuality of our clients, to meet with the challenges of the natural Catskill landscape. Reimagining outdoor spaces to function in harmony with nature.A teaspoon of soil per every ton of stone -Local Catskills Saying
"The goal of life is living in agreement with nature." –Virgil
Personal Aesthetic
Style
A home's exterior mirrors and extends its interior. Each garden reflects our clients' unique personal style, tailoring their vision to the enhancement of the biotic community.
"My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece." –Claude Monet
Native and non-invasive
Plants
Our gardens blend the use of non-invasive ornamentals alongside native plant varieties. While native local and regional plants are available, varieties have been bred from them to produce more desirable characteristics. Plants are selected carefully to suit the environment, while minimizing impact to the local ecosystem This method achieves balance between beauty and ecological function in the landscape.
"The plants have enough spirit to transform our limited vision." –Rosemary Gladstar
finding respite
habitat
Many of us have found respite, nestled here in the verdant hills of the Catskills. Our gardens aim to provide the same sanctuary for wildlife to take-cover and recharge within these garden havens.
"When we honor the earth we honor ourselves." –L.M. Wilde
local knowledge
inspo
Much of the inspiration for our projects comes from our local, natural environment. We have the opportunity to model our own designs and plant selections off of the slopes, stones, and flora of our open spaces and woodlands.
"Until we can comprehend the beguiling beauty of a single flower, we are woefully unable to grasp the meaning and potential for life itself." –Virginia Woolf
our experience
learn
A garden, much like us, is a constant evolution and iteration of a past version. We can gain invaluable insight spending time these spaces, learning about ourselves, our experience, and our role and connection within the natural world.
"Our mind is like a garden, whatever you plant will grow." –Earl Nightingale
Get to know us
connect
In a past life, our founder has completed many high-end residential projects all along the Hudson River, from the historic Coeyman's house, down to the Metal Shutter House of West Chelsea. Many of the NYC rooftop gardens were largely inspired by the plantings of the city's Highline Park, combined with the plant knowledge and cultural education gained operating and growing in nurseries for several years.Find us on social media or send a message.