This project involved creating a serene coastal retreat by designing and installing a sophisticated landscape, featuring a linear pool, rolling dunes, and privacy-enhancing plantings, all while overcoming challenging island conditions and soil limitations.

A "Before" image of the property showing the desolate landscape. The white house at the center of the photo was demolished to make way for the new Boat House.

The Boat House under construction. The project began with land clearing.

Japanese black pines, clumping bamboo, and ornamental grasses define the new driveway and winding paths along the front yard of the now completed Boat House.

The front yard from the house's perspective, just after the initial plant installation.

The front yard two years after installation provides the privacy and serenity that the client wished to achieve when the project began.

Winding boardwalks allow for and element surprise and a sense of adventure.

Construction in the backyard of the Boat House, a narrow stretch of land leading down to the Intracoastal Waterway.

View looking toward the back of the home just after plant installation.

View from the home looking toward the Intracoastal Waterway.

This project also included The Dunes, a two acre property immediately adjacent to The Boat House. The home owner wanted a "private park" feel. We wanted to restore the rolling dunes to allow for a more natural look.

Grading under way at The Dunes. Existing junk soil, and heavy Clay fill (unusual for beachfront) was used previously to build up lots in The Dunes. We wanted to provide dimension but were not allowed to bring in fill soil due to flood regulations.

Zoysia installation at The Dunes.

Final photo of The Dunes, encapsulated by new plantings, The Dunes were left unmowed as a zoysia meadow (growing about 6” heigh) and the pathways cut for dimension and functionality.

The Boat House & Dunes captured in a single image.

Landscape Design of The Boat House & Dunes