Before picture of the yard as taken from the rear driveway.

Small equipment was necessary to work in close proximity to existing mature trees.

A retaining wall with footings and CMU’s were necessary to separate the two grades and allow for a non-load bearing fieldstone wall to be installed.

The structure and grades are all in place and ready for the next step of fieldstone wall and bluestone decking.

Weather was certainly a challenge. The tenting allowed for us to stay on schedule to complete this project on time.

Large fieldstone boulders are set to serve as pool coping along the bottom of the fieldstone walls.

Bluestone decking and coping are all dry fit prior to cementing them in place.

Looking back across the pool. Boxwoods plantings provide a softening separation between the bluestone deck and fieldstone walls.

Stone steps and fieldstone walls softened by delicate plantings dramatically lead up towards the lounge.

Upper and lower bluestone terraces with plantings wrap themselves around this intimate garden.

The serene sound of a waterfall provides total relaxation.

Upper terrace serves as dinning and fire pit gathering area.

Low voltage copper and glass path lights provide a touch of elegance even during the day.

Looking from water feature over the pool towards the lounge area - spa jets in the deep end bench provide the perfect spot to relax and enjoy this backyard retreat.

Looking across the bluestone deck towards the water feature.

The Design