To complement a renovated farmhouse, JMMDS designed an elegant landscape, including a stone stairway that cascades downhill to a firepit terrace and large pool, terrace, and pool house. Flower-filled garden beds soften the stone walls, and post lights frame views into nearby upland meadows.

Gardens, walls, and pathways were designed to take advantage of the existing slope.

Lawn areas seamlessly transition into the pool terrace.

The swimming pool features a 10'x20’ lap section in addition to the traditional 20'x40' swimming section.

The custom-designed outdoor shower is a luxurious place to unwind after a swim.

Locally-sourced stone walls, patio, stairs, and pool coping instill a sense of timelessness to the outdoor living area.

A gracious curving stone staircase cuts down the existing earthen slope.

Granite posts hold one of our favorite lights, designed by Coe Studios.

Staircase lighting provides night-time safety as well as atmosphere.

Curving stone walls wind along the slope, framing the garden beds.

A subtle, circular fire put looks out over the pool to the Vermont hills beyond.

Ornamental grasses create depth in the garden without blocking the views of the surrounding Vermont hills.

The geometry of the light posts and curves of the terrace echo the forms seen on the distant hillside.

Lights placed around the lower terrace ensure that the outdoor spaces can be used during the day as well as at night.

Meadow plantings surround the pool terrace, ensuring colorful flowers all season long.

Locally sourced stone instills timeless character throughout the landscape installation.

Stately light fixtures top granite posts throughout the landscape.

Photography

Susan Teare

Collaborators

General Contractor/Builder: Savelberg Construction
Landscape/Irrigation Installer: Robert Hanss, Inc.
Stone Masons: Brown Masonry
Pool: Northeast Pools
Pool House Designer: Tom Goldschmidt