Outdoor Rooms with a View 
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DETAILS

LocationSonoma, California, United States
SERVICE:
Size22 acres

Set amidst a coastal oak grove in Sonoma, this modern residence provides a peaceful retreat for a family and their growing children. Selected for its trees and pond, the site offers a rural escape where the owners can connect with nature. SWA’s design integrates oak grassland, chaparral, and riparian planting over a clean, minimal hardscape. Native meadow grasses create comfortable walking paths that link key destinations across the landscape, including the meadow and pond. Two rows of field-grown Swan Hill olive trees frame the main house, flanking the garage and auto court, with an additional row along the pool and guest house for privacy. The design also includes an edible garden with a chicken coop, a pool with a diving rock, and a fire pit, with custom stonework directed by the landscape architect.

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