Mt. Veeder Residence

Aug 26, 2024

Mt. Veeder Residence

Design, Build, Maintain | 2023

Outdoor Lighting

Design: Penning Landscapes

Construction: Penning Landscapes

Photography: JP Morrissey

The Mt. Veeder residence was a wonderful challenge as we were tasked to evolve the outdoor space, initially designed for a young family to a sophisticated retreat for multiple generations. We worked closely with the client to create a landscape that balanced the 90-degree angles of the modern house with the natural terrain of the surrounding Napa Valley hills.

Our design features a low-water garden with drought-resistant Mediterranean and Californian native plants that is appropriate for this environment. Custom outdoor lighting and steel accents enhance the modern aesthetic of the home, while succulents nestled between boulders add texture and interest. To solve a complicated elevation change around the pool, we designed a terraced retaining wall that maximizes usable planting space and ensures safety.

Per our client’s request to expand their gardens, we designed and built an intricate maze of custom flower boxes with vegetables, fruits, trees and flowers housed in a wildlife protected fence. By handling all three - design, construction, and maintenance in-house - we are able to ensure that the residence continues to thrive as a versatile and inviting space for the entire family.

Lush vegetable garden at Galleron residence featuring custom flower boxes, sunflowers, and a wildlife-protected fence, surrounded by drought-resistant plants and scenic hills in the background.

Lavender plants lining a gravel pathway with stone borders and surrounding greenery in a drought-resistant garden design at the Galleron residence.

Modern pool surrounded by drought-resistant landscaping, featuring terraced retaining walls, lush greenery, and outdoor seating at the Galleron residence.

Low-water garden featuring drought-resistant plants, decorative boulders, and a gravel pathway, enhancing the modern aesthetic of the Galleron residence landscape design.

Terraced retaining wall with wooden steps leading to a lawn area, surrounded by drought-resistant plants and custom outdoor lighting at the Galleron residence.

Terraced steel steps leading through a drought-resistant garden featuring succulents and ornamental grasses, enhancing the modern landscape design at the Galleron residence.

Low-water garden featuring drought-resistant plants, terraced retaining wall with boulders, and custom outdoor lighting at Galleron Residence.

Low-water garden featuring drought-resistant plants and boulders, with a modern home in the background, showcasing terraced landscaping and natural textures.

Succulents nestled between boulders and gravel pathways, surrounded by ornamental grasses in a low-water garden design.

Terraced pathway with rusted steel steps, surrounded by drought-resistant plants, including lavender and succulents, integrated with natural boulders in a low-water garden design.

"Custom outdoor lighting and steel accents enhance the modern aesthetic of the home, while succulents nestled between boulders add texture and interest. To solve a complicated elevation change around the pool, we designed a terraced retaining wall that maximizes usable planting space and ensures safety."

Quail Camp Residence

Aug 26, 2024

Quail Camp Residence

Design, Build, Maintain | 2021

Outdoor Lighting

Design: Penning Landscapes

Construction: Penning Landscapes

Photos Courtesy of the Palmer Estate

In 2021, we were tasked with the transformation of the Quail Camp residence from a functional property into a welcoming environment ready to host multigenerational family gatherings. Anchored by a stunning backyard swimming pool, we crafted a series of inviting entertainment areas, including a spacious patio, a custom barbecue area, and a cozy firepit.

Our design team embraced the Napa Valley Farmhouse style and framed the home’s entrance with Sally Holmes roses, which will climb and form a stunning floral canopy over time. We carefully selected the plantings to match the client's preferred color palette of white, pink, green, and yellow, while choosing low-water, environmentally friendly plants.

Managing the design, construction, and the maintenance all in one, we can streamline the process and guarantee that the landscape is well-equipped to thrive in the local soils and climate. With a long-term vision in mind, we ensure that the Quail Camp residence remains a vibrant, inviting venue for family gatherings for years to come.

Greenhouse framed by lush greenery and flowering plants, designed in Napa Valley Farmhouse style, surrounded by eco-friendly landscaping at Quail Camp Residence.

Napa Valley Farmhouse style entrance framed by climbing Sally Holmes roses, featuring a stone pathway, vibrant flower beds in white, pink, and yellow, and a rustic stone fountain.

Napa Valley Farmhouse-style guest house entrance surrounded by eco-friendly plantings, including Sally Holmes roses, stone pathway, and vibrant greenery, designed for inviting family gatherings.

Backyard swimming pool with modern lounge chairs, striped umbrellas, and landscaped garden featuring roses, set against a Napa Valley backdrop.

Napa Valley Farmhouse style home entrance with Sally Holmes roses, low-water plants, and a welcoming pathway leading to a spacious driveway and barn.

Napa Valley Farmhouse style outdoor seating area with plush couches, dining table, and swimming pool, surrounded by lush vineyards and sunset lighting.

Napa Valley Farmhouse style residence with eco-friendly landscaping, featuring Sally Holmes roses, surrounded by lush greenery and vineyards.

Napa Valley Farmhouse style residence with a swimming pool, outdoor seating area, and firepit, surrounded by eco-friendly landscaping.

Cozy firepit surrounded by modern seating and vibrant roses, with a backdrop of a Napa Valley Farmhouse-style residence and swimming pool, designed for family gatherings.

Napa Valley Farmhouse entrance featuring Sally Holmes roses, eco-friendly landscaping with white, pink, green, and yellow flowers, and a stone pathway leading to the home.

"Anchored by a stunning backyard swimming pool, we crafted a series of inviting entertainment areas, including a spacious patio, a custom barbecue area, and a cozy firepit. "

Glen Ellen Residence

Aug 26, 2024

Glen Ellen Residence

Build, Maintain | 2021

Outdoor Lighting

Design: Penny Magrane

Construction: Penning Landscapes

Photography: Adam Potts

In 2021, we undertook the construction of this Glen Ellen residence, a sprawling estate designed as a luxurious haven for family and friends. The residence boasts a diverse array of amenities, including a vegetable garden, outdoor spa area, croquet and volleyball courts, expansive lawn, outdoor fireplace, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. Each bedroom is complemented by its own private courtyard, offering guests a secluded retreat within the estate.

Privacy was a primary concern for the client, which we addressed by incorporating mature shrubs and 100+ year-old olive trees to establish a stunning living boundary around the property. This natural screening not only enhances the estate’s seclusion but also adds timeless beauty.

Secluded outdoor seating area with two light-colored Adirondack chairs and a small table, surrounded by lush, flowering plants and mature trees, emphasizing privacy and tranquility in a luxurious garden setting.

Bocce court in Glen Ellen residence with outdoor kitchen, vegetable garden, and expansive lawn surrounded by mature trees and shrubs.

Modern Glen Ellen residence with expansive lawn, surrounded by mature shrubs and greenery, showcasing outdoor living spaces and privacy features.

Glen Ellen residence featuring tiered landscaping with mature shrubs and olive trees, expansive lawn, outdoor seating area, and lush gardens emphasizing privacy and natural beauty.

Glen Ellen residence featuring mature shrubs and olive trees, enhancing privacy and beauty in the landscaped garden.

Terraced plantings featuring a mix of colorful shrubs and grasses, designed for privacy and aesthetic appeal in a luxurious residential landscape.

Vegetable garden featuring raised metal planters filled with diverse herbs and vegetables, surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees, enhancing the luxurious outdoor space of the Glen Ellen residence.

Steps leading down to a landscaped garden featuring white and pink roses, with a volleyball net and lush greenery in the background, illustrating the outdoor amenities of a Glen Ellen residence designed for privacy and relaxation.

Glen Ellen residence featuring a luxurious outdoor pool, lounge chairs, and landscaped greenery, showcasing amenities for relaxation and privacy.

Secluded patio area featuring a black lounge chair surrounded by lush greenery and mature shrubs, emphasizing privacy in a luxurious residential landscape design.

"Privacy was a primary concern for the client, which we addressed by incorporating mature shrubs and 100+ year-old olive trees to establish a stunning living boundary around the property."

Hestia Gardens

Jul 9, 2024

Hestia Gardens

Build, Maintain | 2020

Hestia Gardens

Design: Peter Wendt

Landscape Construction: Penning Landscapes

Interior Design: Maria Torres

Construction: Total Concepts

Photography: Paul Dyer

We began this zen garden renovation project in 2020. Our goal was to create a relaxing oasis for the client that showcased their art, incorporated water features, and created a 360 degree view of lush green gardens. Our scope of work included an intricate hand-laid stone driveway, custom light fixtures, travertine fountains, ivy covered walls, stone walkways, vibrant plantings, and installation of precious art.

Our maintenance crew has provided a full service maintenance plan since 2020.

Zen garden walkway with hand-laid stone path, flanked by lush green hedges and custom lighting, designed to create a serene atmosphere in Hestia Gardens.

Zen garden seating area with striped canopies, white lounge chairs, and a wooden coffee table, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, reflecting the tranquil design of Hestia Gardens by Penning Landscapes.

Zen garden featuring lush greenery, ivy-covered walls, a stone pathway, decorative planters, modern seating, and a tranquil water feature, showcasing the artistry of Penning Landscapes.

Zen garden with a water feature, fire pit, lush ivy-covered wall, and modern seating, showcasing Penning Landscapes' design for a relaxing outdoor oasis.

Zen garden featuring lush ivy-covered walls, round boxwood hedges, a stone bench, and a wall-mounted art piece, designed by Penning Landscapes to create a relaxing oasis.

Zen garden entrance featuring a stone fountain surrounded by lush greenery and ivy-covered walls, showcasing the tranquil design by Penning Landscapes.

Illuminated cypress trees lining a dark driveway, showcasing landscape lighting in a serene garden setting, emphasizing the tranquil oasis theme of Hestia Gardens.

Zen garden fountain surrounded by lush greenery, featuring a hand-laid stone structure and water feature, emphasizing relaxation and art integration in landscape design by Penning Landscapes.

Zen garden featuring ivy-covered walls, illuminated art pieces, a stone bench, and lush greenery, designed by Penning Landscapes to create a relaxing oasis.

Intricate hand-laid stone driveway winding through lush green gardens, framed by vibrant plantings and sculpted hedges, showcasing a serene outdoor oasis designed by Penning Landscapes.

"Our goal was to create a relaxing oasis for the client that showcased their art, incorporated water features, and created a 360 degree view of lush green gardens."

McKinley Guest House

Jul 9, 2024

McKinley Guest House

Design, Build, Maintain | 2022

McKinley Guest House

Landscape Design: Penning Landscapes

Landscape Construction: Penning Landscapes

Building Design: Arcanum Architecture

Building Construction: Total Concepts

Photography: Paul Dyer

In 2022, we collaborated with the owner of the McKinley Estate to design and build the landscape for their elaborate guest house. The vision was to create an inviting space for guests that complemented the architecture of the house and the adjacent property.

To create contrast with the dark Shou Sugi Ban (carbonized wood) exterior, we surrounded the guest house with white blooms of crape myrtle trees, bright purple Russian sage and verbena. By installing steel-edged sand around the house, we added dimension to the property and reduced the water required for maintenance. Exterior lighting strips were installed under the deck to safely guide guests back to their room each evening.

We have nurtured and maintained this property since 2022. By planting species well suited for the Northern California soils and climate, we ensure that the landscaping for the McKinley Guest House will continue to grow and thrive for years to come.

Interior view of McKinley Guest House featuring a cozy bedroom with a textured blanket, large glass windows showcasing a vineyard landscape, a potted plant, and outdoor seating, reflecting the sustainable design and landscaping by Penning Landscapes.

Outdoor seating area with modern black chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees, showcasing the McKinley Guest House's inviting landscape design in Northern California.

McKinley Guest House exterior featuring dark Shou Sugi Ban wood, surrounded by crape myrtle trees, purple Russian sage, and verbena, with steel-edged sand landscape and outdoor seating.

McKinley Guest House featuring dark Shou Sugi Ban exterior, surrounded by crape myrtle trees, purple Russian sage, and verbena in a landscaped setting.

McKinley Guest House featuring dark Shou Sugi Ban exterior, surrounded by crape myrtle trees, purple Russian sage, and verbena, with a fire pit and outdoor seating illuminated by lighting strips.

Crape myrtle trees with white blooms and purple Russian sage in landscaped garden surrounding McKinley Guest House, featuring dark Shou Sugi Ban exterior and steel-edged sand for dimension and maintenance.

Guest house with Shou Sugi Ban exterior, surrounded by crape myrtle trees, purple Russian sage, and verbena, showcasing sustainable landscaping in Northern California.

McKinley Guest House featuring a dark Shou Sugi Ban exterior, surrounded by flowering crape myrtle trees and purple Russian sage, with a pool in the foreground and outdoor seating area, showcasing sustainable landscaping in Northern California.

"By planting species well suited for the Northern California climate, we helped ensure that the landscaping for the McKinley Guest House will continue to grow and thrive for years to come"

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