A long-time client purchased a retirement property with incredible mountain views—but the landscape wasn’t usable or welcoming. The rear yard had a small, barely functional deck and a steep, overgrown slope. The front yard lacked a clear path to the front door, and vegetation had crept in over time, obscuring views the property once enjoyed

Out front, the priority was clear wayfinding. We introduced a flagstone walkway with a wide, unmistakable apron at the driveway, guiding guests straight to the entry. Along the path, lush, pollinator-friendly planting creates a welcoming arrival sequence—and reveals views down into the water feature below. The water experience was designed as a journey: water flows from a spillway set into a stacked flagstone wall, meanders through a winding stream, and steps down through ponds—creating motion, sound, and a constant sense of discovery. Warm landscape lighting extends that experience into the evening and reinforces circulation after dark.