Terroir-loosely defined, a belief in the unique character of a grape (and the wine from it) borne of a regionally-specific climate, soil, and geography. Our goal is to bring out the terroir of your landscape, its peculiar strengths that make it sing. It's not a cookie-cutter approach. It's about careful observation and listening to our clients' stories of home. We strive to connect the distinct pieces of each project into a unique whole. From the lifestyle and work schedule of our clients, to the thirsty roots of an ancient elm. The view from an upstairs reading chair, and the behaviors of neighborhood dogs. Our designs arise from the human patterns, the soil make-up, seasonal underground streams, the parties, the rest, the shade canopy, the songbirds, the dog, the babies, the bicyc