Stone Patio & Walkways magnify a mountainside oasis
The key focus of the Bretton Woods project involves enhancing the connectivity of the outdoor spaces via stone patio construction and other landscape elements. A challenging, high altitude zone, Bretton Woods is a project being phased in over the next several years.
Phase 1 consisted of a tight working space in the south-facing front yard. The client requested the design to maximize stone patio space, conserve the lawn area for the grandchildren and integrate a hot tub and existing mobile fire pit. With less than 2,000 square feet to work with and grades to be addressed, this Summer home is well on its way to being a retirement haven. Installed by Scott Palmer.
Phase 2 will address the issues facing the North side of the property:
-provide access down the Eastern side hill to the hot tub/fire pit area
-minimize the imposing, residential structure with tiered retaining wall, elevated plantings and a trellis structure
-provide a more functional approach from the East side parking area to the North side entrance
Native wildflower meadow of Daisy, Goldenrod and Wild Bergamot welcome visitors
The Wild Bergamot make a statement in the wildflower meadow
Granite walkway with Blue mist granite edging connecting parking area with front yard and deck
Connector path lined with Barren Strawberry
Winding wood chip pathway through woodland garden
Integrated boulder planting and new Blue Mist granite entry and deck
Wrought iron hand rail and new Blue Mist granite entry
Black Mountain granite steps providing access from the main parking area
Cast brand lighting lights the new entry walkway
Abstract boulder stone on ledge
China hat path lighting by Cast illuminate the boulder accent
View from the living room toward Bretton Woods ski resort
Fire pit view to Bretton Woods ski resort
Blue Mist Granite patio with Black Mountain stone steps lead up to the new hot tub terrace
Blue Mist Granite and dark cobble edging boost the existing visual interest of the adjacent ski area
Bretton Woods
Black Mountain steps connect the fire pit and hot tub patios
1st year plant growth and an overview of the Blue Mist granite stone patio areaq
The radial and angular cuts blend well together in the granite detailing by Scott Palmer
Sprawling, see though stems of the 1st year Camint among the boulder work
Goldmound Spirea and Little Bluestem grass shape the foundation planting area
Hot tub area connecting to the lower fire pit stone patio
The southeastern view of the White Mountains from the new stone patio
An overhead look of the stone patio design and complimentary plantings
Early Summer Daisy in bloom as the Goldenrod await the season
A view through the Catmint toward Bretton Woods ski area
Original conditions prior to fire pit patio construction
Home facade prior to landscape construction
A southwestern view toward Bretton Woods ski area
Southern view of the White Mountains and over the proposed fire pit area
The hot tub is delivered once the flat work on the stone patio is completed
View of the initial Blue Mist granite flat work installation
Fire pit area flat work is ready for detailing
Scott Palmer of Feather and Wedge adjusts joinery spacing
A gap is left for the dark cobble edging detail
Precision cut by Feather and Wedge
Blue Mist granite patio fire pit area and re-purposed fire ring
