Full-Service Portal Creation
Have you ever wanted to create an outdoor space to sit, relax, heal, create, meditate, and/or connect with the wonders of nature? Connecting yourself with the Earth and wildlife can add deep meaning and joy to your life.
I would love to be your guide and help you create your personal space. I’ll work closely with you to understand your vision and provide ideas and guidance, so that you can bring it to life. From initial concept to final construction, my team and I will work closely with you to understand your vision and bring it to life.
Please see what’s included with this service in the “How We’ll Work Together” section below.
Project estimates are highly variable depending on the land size and elements incorporated.
Medium backyard projects generally start at a five-figure investment.
Let’s talk more about your needs and I can share a free estimate. Interest-free payment plans are available.
How we’ll work together
1. Project Introduction
Our work together begins with you sharing a few details about your project. Please submit this questionnaire and we’ll connect to discuss next steps.
Est. Time: ~5 min.
2. Meet & Greet Session
We’ll meet virtually or in-person to ensure your intentions are understood, we’ll dive deeper into your wish list and interests, and discuss any concerns you may have. Before moving forward we’ll align on a project estimate and a plan.
Est. Time: 1-Hour Meeting
3. In-Person Possibilities Discussion & Ceremony
After researching your interests and native landscape, we’ll meet to look at all the possibilities and select the ones that inspire you the most. Your selected ideas will move forward into your plan and Landscape Sketch.
An on-site visit helps me clearly see opportunities to explore, especially in regards to sunlight, drainage and any utility lines we may need to work with.
It is also an opportunity to participate in a small meditation ceremony to ground the project and begin the work.
Est. Time: 1-Hour Meeting, after 1 to 2 weeks of idea preparation
4. Project Presentation, Finalization & Planning
We’ll walk through your personalized project presentation together. I’ll answer any remaining questions and we’ll finalize the landscape plan.
Next, we’ll start scheduling the build phase. We’ll discuss how to prepare the space for any construction and when the best time would be to start.
Est. Time: 1-Hour Meeting, after 1 to 2 weeks of presentation preparation
5. Project Build
I will work with a team of local landscapers to assist with heavy lifting and speed up the project timeline. You’ll often find me with my sleeves rolled up and mud on my face, as I oversee the work according to plan. I will keep you informed of progress.
Est. Depends on project scope and seasonal elements.
6. Opening Ceremony
Once work is complete, celebrations are in order. I enjoy holding an opening ceremony to welcome the new plants and acknowledge the new space. We’ll discuss the scale of this celebration and plan for it together.
You’ll be provided with a book containing information to help you identify and support your plants, as well as any basic maintenance tips. If desired, local resource recommendations can be provided to help support with ongoing maintenance.
Est. Time: 2-Hour Celebration
What you’ll receive
Personalized Project Book
You’ll be provided with a project book containing:
Ideas based on your desire to connect with the land, sacred elements, and your intentions for the space
Planting options based on your garden’s direction/climate/region and your preferences for working with the plants
Your Landscape Sketch
General maintenance suggestions tailored to your plan.
Ceremony recommendations and instructions based on your intentions
Landscape Sketch
This digital sketch will represent your future space. It will serve as the springboard to plan landscaping your work. It features the location of key elements and general types of plantings for your climate location that you could use to build your dream space.
Est. Time: ~2 weeks to complete sketch and recommendations
A Built Outdoor Space
You’ll experience your space go from idea to reality.
Sacred Space
A space built with unique intentions
A sense of balance, gratitude, and peace
A sense or right relationship with the land
