Perched high on a bluff above Hood Canal, this weekend cabin boasts sweeping views of the Hood Canal & the Olympics. Jim and his crew have worked with the owners to develop this breathtaking site through several phases.

First, landscaping and driveway improvements were made immediately around the cabin. High Cascade granite boulders set a ruggedly tasteful tone, and mingle beautifully with the naturalistic mixed border plantings.

The next phase expanded the usable outdoor area with this dramatically sited deck, and made major improvements to the beach path. The crushed rock path now meanders through a wildflower meadow and crosses over a streambed, on a cedar slab bridge.

This summer, the clients were faced with the challenge of hosting events for a wedding. They decided to add this large bluestone patio, set into the lawn above their seawall. It is complemented by more intimate seating areas at each end of the lawn.

The Art Show will coincide with the start of our Fall Sale

All Annuals & Seeds 50% off
All Perennials & Grasses 40% off
All Shrubs & Vines 35% off
All Trees 30% off
All Hard Goods (except Art & Consignment items) 25% off

Sale ends October 3

Originally a sea of invasive English Ivy, the owners completed the laborious job of clearing the site, then had it replanted in native shrubs. Our crew lifted and stored all the existing native plants for resuse in the new design.

Bridge Slab

This wood is milled from an old-growth cedar tree which grew on the Olympic Peninsula. Reaching approximately 750 years old, it fell and was partly buried for years. Just recently, the log was uncovered by a logger, and it proved perfect for this project.
(More installation pics)

The park entrance leads through tall cedars, firs and maples, and then emerges into the open bog area. New footpaths lead to different viewpoints, each with its own bench to relax and linger. Enjoy the vista to the harbor, or watch for birds among the trees and native meadow grasses.