Stately trees in a green park, beautiful shrub borders, stunning masonry, the words generous and gracious define this timeless classic. Connections between the outdoor and indoor spaces was a challenge as no connections existed. Setting the grades for the terraces and conservatory an immense challenge. Coordination a supreme challenge. A pergola which we designed evolved into a glass conservatory with a massive star shaped window in the ceiling. Masonry terraces, field stone walls and limestone steps, a paver and cobblestone driveway, an infinity edge dipping pool and fountain sited directly off the conservatory, a swimming pool with classic curved corners and wide limestone steps stretching across the width of the pool. 

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There is so much that shines like a midsummer's day in this classic garden, and so many surprises, glass tiles that mirror the shape of the glass conservatory star dome, a water fountain sounds like a babbliing brook at the edge of the dipping pool off the conservatory. We centered the larger lap pool off the new playroom to bring symmetry into the garden, extending the terrace, introducing wide gracious steps of buff limestone leading to the breathtaking garden. The long borders of colorful perennials and shrubs are stocked with native perennials and shrubs, old roses, rare perennials and old fashioned varieties of hydrangea. The front plantings and island plantings are subtle with deer resistant perennials, mature hardwood trees, an expanse of lawn in the center where a sculpture of a large dog and children playing in a circle introduce you to a garden that is many wonderful qualities including great fun and wildly elegant.