Warner Canyon

Nestled in a small clearing within a forest of giant redwoods, we were brought in to revitalize a space with two distinct conditions — one side bright and sunlit, the other in shadow; one side dry, the other wet; one warm, the other cool. We began with a simple but essential question: shall we gather in the sun or in the shade? On this side or that?

Rather than picking one, we leaned into both. We amplified the contrasts and celebrated the differences. We created a meadow in the sun and a woodland garden in the shade, with a deck and patio for gathering that transitions between the two. The spaces remain distinct, with their edges woven together.

Location

Mill Valley, CA

landscape Construction by

BWD Gardens

Photography

Liz Richmond