Epoch Estate Wines

Nov 1, 2021

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Epoch Estate Wines | Templeton, CA

Understated and elegant, the landscape at Epoch Estate Winery tasting room takes the visitor on a trip to a much simpler time and place. The meticulous renovation of the original York Mountain Winery, completed in 2015, brought an updated aesthetic to a historic landmark. In the landscape, a new visitor parking area and entry path allow for the introduction of modern touches like weathered steel stairways, gravel-paved walkways and patio spaces and landscape lighting. Live Oak Trees were transplanted from within the 143 acre estate by the dozen, while rock walls, with material also sourced from on-site, reinforce the sense of history. The resulting landscape is a spectacular setting to enjoy a picnic lunch and some of the area’s finest wines.

Landscape Design: ACLA (Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture). Landscape Install: Madrone Landscape

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Modern Vineyard Overlook

Oct 22, 2021

Modern Vineyard Overlook | Paso Robles, CA

Set on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Paso Robles wine country, this modern residence takes full advantage of the expansive setting. Landscape elements are positioned to complement the views across the valley in almost 360 degrees, while providing color and verdance in the foreground area. Waving grasses and reeds provide motion in the landscape, while agave lend a year-round modern touch within hardscape areas. Oaks will add long-term value to the design, while fruit trees planted along a slope provide annual productivity for the enjoyment of the owners and guests. The artificial turf lawn is a low-maintenance extension of the pool deck, with strong edges in keeping with the architecture.

Landscape Design & Construction: Madrone Landscape

Architect: Studio Prime Architecture

Paso Robles Modern Vineyard Overlook Madrone Landscape

Bradley Ranch

Oct 21, 2021

Ranch Retreat | Bradley, CA

Perched on the edge of an existing oak woodland and overlooking a seasonal creek, the all-new outdoor and indoor living spaces seamlessly blend into the rugged natural setting. A flagstone pathway system links five structures with both a sport court and pool, and a scattering of large oak trees accent the site. Large boulders dot entry points and key features, while a limited palette of native plantings add texture and life. A full lighting installation brings warmth and safety in the evening, while remaining simple and unassuming midday.

Landscape Design: Madrone Landscape & Seven Springs Studio

Construction: Madrone Landscape & DC Builders

Ranch Retreat | Bradley, CA

Perched on the edge of an existing oak woodland and overlooking a seasonal creek, the all-new outdoor and indoor living spaces seamlessly blend into the rugged natural setting. A flagstone pathway system links five structures with both a sport court and pool, and a scattering of large oak trees accent the site. Large boulders dot entry points and key features, while a limited palette of native plantings add texture and life. A full lighting installation brings warmth and safety in the evening, while remaining simple and unassuming midday.

Landscape Design: Madrone Landscape & Seven Springs Studio

Construction: Madrone Landscape & DC Builders

North County Outdoor Living

Oct 21, 2021

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North County Outdoor Living | Atascadero, CA

Welcome to a 360-degree outdoor living space in a perfect country setting! This Madrone landscape design and installation includes an array of low-water plantings with a carefully-crafted color palette. Boulder outcrops add a natural element to the modern segmented concrete steps and paving. Existing elements were carefully incorporated into the sitewide design to maximize usability and cohesiveness.

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscape

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Serene Woodland Retreat

Oct 20, 2021

Serene Woodland Retreat | Templeton, CA

Set on a backdrop of mature oak woodland, this carefully crafted landscape complements a beautiful new residence in all the right ways. Crossing between naturalistic plantings at transitions to the natural landscape and linear arrangements nearer hardscape elements such as landscape walls and segmented concrete paths, the plantings respond to both context and architectural style. Rock mulches, including areas of black Mexican beach pebbles, give a clean basis for a palette of blue glow Agave, Hesperaloe, Kniphofia, and other architectural shrubs and trees. Sight lines across the pool deck are maintained and enhanced with low ornamental grasses and spreading groundcovers, as well as red-barked Arbutus trees for a subtle pop of landscape color. A large noiyo cobble drainage basin with mossy boulders anchors the large front landscape, with seasonal color provided by groupings of purple lavender.