Woodside Estate / Located on 3 acres in Woodside, this estate incorporates a single-story residence, an olive tree-edged parking court paved in porous decomposed granite, and a pedestrian entry court that accommodates comings and goings. A large courtyard serves as an outdoor break, lunch, and meeting area, while a deck off the home office boasts meadow views. Extensive restoration of the meadow, sprinkled with a colorful mix of native wildflowers, includes sensitively-treated edges that ease into surrounding oak woodland to create a seasonal and textural ecotone. Meandering accessible paths along the meadow perimeter encourage strolls through the garden and frame beautiful views. Reflecting the owner's interests, the estate actively invites wildlife into the landscape. Carefully placed elements include a bat box, a future raptor perch, and a stone water feature that recirculates silently, maintains fresh, non-chemically-treated water, and includes a shallow basin to accommodate birds.

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Client: Private client
Location: Woodside, CA
Dates: 2015-2019
Size: 3 acres
Landscape Contractor Ph1:  Ragno Ross and Associates
Landscape Contractor Ph2:  Frank & Grossman Landscaping
Landscape Contractor Ph3:  Metrofolia Inc.
Interior Designer: Sarah Boyden Interiors

Photo: yuki b photography

Photo: yuki b photography