Bolinas Oceanside Garden
Location Bolinas, California
Setting 1960s octagonal coastal retreat
Established 2009
Set around a distinctive 1960s hexagonal home near the Northern California coast, the garden and interiors were designed in conversation with one another, taking their cues from both the architecture and the wild beauty of the surrounding landscape.
The planting is loose, textural, and water-wise, with maples, ferns, grasses, Euphorbias, and flowering shrubs creating layers of color and movement throughout the seasons. Plants were selected for resilience and to provide habitat and forage for butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other wildlife.
A custom pond and waterfall, designed with native boulders, brings sound and movement to the landscape and creates a naturalistic focal point within the garden. The result is an abundant yet low-maintenance retreat that feels relaxed, immersive, and deeply connected to its coastal setting.
