Lush lawns and enchanting gardens offer the perfect escape from everyday life.
Leave it to an experienced landscape architect to track down the perfect colors, textures, and materials for your project.
942 Hot Springs Road
Landscape Architect: Arroyo Seco Construction
Landscape design by the creative director and project manager of Arroyo Seco Construction, Wyllis Heaton emulates the elegance and prestige of this legacy estate.
Vine-covered stone walls, Italian Cypress, and rose beds surround the pool, terrace, and lounge lawns where the dramatic view of Montecito and the Pacific exemplify the American Riviera.
Beyond an elaborate outdoor staircase, the estate’s formal garden – situated around a seemingly endless cascading water feature – captivates and enchants.
A spacious and level lawn awaits ametuer football matches or large-scale entertaining against a glorious coastal backdrop.
Tuscany Oaks Farm
Landscape Architect: K+A Design Group
Set behind commanding double gates, a private drive surrounded by mature trees and vast, manicured lawns leads to a stately motor court that sets a dignified tone from the moment of approach.
Designed by Peter Kavoian and his team of associates at K+A Design Group, Tuscany Oaks was inspired by the Italian countryside and masterfully developed for the California-coastal lifestyle. With an emphasis on functionality and quality design, K+A Design Group’s expertise presents itself at Tuscany Oaks Estate.
Villa Ravello
Landscape architect: Benner Landscape design
Before stepping foot onto the grounds of Villa Ravello, one can sense the magic of this incredible setting.
Graced with a blend of manicured native flora, the walled courtyard provides a sense of arrival. Its central fountain splashes gently as a preamble to the wonders that lie within. White magnolia, climbing white roses, and olive trees serve as a backdrop to the majestic ocean views beyond.
“I focused my efforts on developing a plant palette and a planting approach that sensitively harmonized with the aesthetic and arboreal needs of the Coast Live Oaks that graced the site.” - Patricia Benner
956 Mariposa Lane
Landscape Architect: Eye of the Day Garden design Center
Eric Nagelmann, a landscape designer whose international work and reputation are unparalleled, designed 956 Mariposa Lane to accentuate the natural beauty of the native oaks, olive trees, and waterfall.
Enjoy afternoons lost wandering through the tropical specimen trees and secret gardens. Towering hedges surround the private pool pavilion, where a hidden above ground spa has been built into the landscape.
1130 East Mountain Drive
Landscape architect: landscapes by Davids
With over 30 years of experience, Landscapes by Davids’s award-winning service seamlessly blended a sense of peace and harmony with the natural world.
When not enjoying the residence, there is plenty to explore outdoors! The lower grounds are ideal for an orchard and offer a wonderful sense of privacy.
110 Summit Lane
Landscape Architect: Lisa Holzman-James Landscape Design
Off a quiet lane in the heart of Montecito, the entry gates of 110 Summit Lane open to a picturesque motor court, sun-soaked by day, and magically lit by extensive landscape lighting come evening.
Stone-lined pathways wind between mature trees and citrus groves – orange, tangerine, lemon, persimmon – and an array of native plantings.
Enveloped by low-maintenance, drought resistant landscaping and majestic mature trees, this California ranch house was thoughtfully designed to be effortlessly maintained as a full-time residence or resort-style vacation home.