At the front of the house, a new drive, walkways and layered plantings establish the arrival. Native and adapted plants soften the architecture while more structured planting near the house creates order and rhythm. Tucked between the main house and casita, an intimate dry garden offers a quieter experience, with gravel, native stone stepping pieces, restrained planting and a privacy hedge surrounding a custom carved limestone fountain.

In the rear landscape, native limestone paths lead away from the house toward a series of destinations. Peach trees and curved rows of lavender reference the agricultural landscape of the Hill Country, while grasses, agaves and regionally appropriate plantings create movement, texture and repetition throughout the property.

A custom water feature forms one of the defining architectural elements of the landscape. A raised trough of water crossed by floating limestone steps creates a passage between the main terrace and primary bedroom while reflecting the sky and surrounding plantings. Farther into the property, a limestone path moves through the landscape toward a secluded seating area and fire feature overlooking the creek bed, drawing visitors away from the house and into the natural setting.

Outdoor furnishings, planters and sculptural objects were selected throughout the property to create spaces for living outdoors and to complement the architecture and landscape. The resulting landscape is distinctly rooted in the Texas Hill Country—layered, restrained and designed to become increasingly integrated with its surroundings over time.