Stowe Retreat

Sweeping mountain views shape the experience of this Vermont retreat, where the landscape was designed to feel closely tied to the surrounding site. Native stone is used throughout the pool and terrace areas, helping these spaces sit naturally within the broader landscape and connect the home to its setting.

Perennial herb gardens provide the homeowners with a source of edible plants and fresh seasonal ingredients, adding a productive layer to the landscape. Around the house, birches and native plantings frame views from inside and reinforce the character of the Vermont landscape at the ground level. Together, these elements create a garden that is both useful and elegant, with materials and planting choices that feel appropriate to the place.