North Shore Garden
Beverly, MA

Nestled along the coast, this retreat harmonizes with the natural landscape, guided by majestic Lindens and Birches framing the new home. A restored meadow borders the eastern edge, blending woodland and open space. Our design artfully balances the interplay of woodland and meadow ecosystems, light and shadow, and intimacy and expansiveness. The site unfolds as a series of outdoor rooms, featuring courtyards, orchard grids, and tree groves, connected by a winding coastal woodland path. By integrating the meadow into the home and pool area, we have imbued a sense of wildness, permeating the gardens and landscape beyond. Grasses and perennials frame ocean views, while the pool enclosure becomes immersive in the landscape. Crafted gates and pathways invite exploration, guiding visitors through native tree groves and tranquil glades. The horizon, marked by the horizontal lines of offshore islands, simply and evocatively blends with the site’s rhythm of water and meadow.   

Photography
Ngoc Doan