Perched along a river ravine and framed by soaring native timber, this coastal rainforest–inspired garden was designed as an inviting refuge for local wildlife. Seeking to bring nature directly to their doorstep, the clients desired a habitat rich in biodiversity to nourish birds, bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators. Curving, organic forms shape the layout, striking a seamless balance between functional, low-maintenance living and the poetic, untamed aesthetic of the surrounding woods.
A year-round tapestry of green is woven through thoughtful layers of native foliage, including salal, evergreen huckleberry, deer fern, sword fern, and delicate vine maples. In the chill of winter, striking red-twig dogwoods and berry-laden branches deliver bold splashes of color, keeping the garden visually dynamic while offering crucial forage for overwintering birds. The finished sanctuary bridges the home with the natural ravine, yielding an ecologically rich, effortlessly wild woodland escape.
Landscape Installation | Robin Clark & team, 2018
Photography | Bryan Chu Photography
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