In this historic farmyard setting, a modern addition to the home changed the relationship of the buildings. The driveway was reconfigured to improve circulation and accessibility for the homeowner. The irregular geometry of the buildings were united with curved retaining walls and lawn. The walls were designed to lead the driving guests to maneuver through the limited space and to match the existing walls on site. The future planting of trees and gardens has been considered and prepared for. The family is anticipating adding to the landscape in the coming years.

This woodland inspired entrance created with Sweet Woodruff, Trillium, Myrtle, Black-eyed Susan, Daylilies and other groundcovers is planted in drifts among Sugar Maple, Hawthorn, Ash and Sweet Gum trees selected for variety in flower, size, height and fall color. The selected specimen hardwoods and perennials are sited on reestablished grades mimicking the original contours of the land prior the blasting of the house site and are used to settle the construction into the surrounding woodland.