Landscape Design
Services
Landscape Design
GRDN Studio is a full-service landscape design studio providing design and consulting services. Experienced in a range of aesthetics, project types and scales, we tailor each design to reflect the unique character of the site and people who occupy it.
We seek to create thoughtfully integrated landscapes, and provide exceptional service throughout the design and installation process. If a project requires other qualified professionals to address technical aspects of the project, we can assist with making introductions to reliable partners within our network. Please contact us to learn more.
Consulting
To ensure the projects we design thrive and evolve beautifully over time, we offer the following consulting services.
Seasonal Landscape Oversight and Management
Customized Maintenance Plans
Culinary Program Planning and Management
Regenerative Landscape Advisory
Habitat and Native Restoration
Fruit Tree Pruning & Care
Plant Sourcing
With an established network of reputable nursery and grower partners, we source a diverse selection of high quality plants including established trees, native & rare plants.
We also provide installation oversight, delivery coordination, and onsite plant placement to support installation.
About Us
GRDN Studio is a full-service landscape design studio located in Northern California’s Wine Country.
Specializing in plant-driven design, we create enduring landscapes that are functional, engaging, and ecologically attuned. Our designs draw from the surrounding environment to create living compositions that evolve throughout the seasons, and improve over time.
With over 35 years of collective experience designing and managing landscapes, we value a collaborative process – working closely with owners, architects, contractors, interior designers, landscape architects, and engineers to create thoughtfully integrated spaces.
At GRDN Studio, we are committed to being stewards of the land, creating designs that are climate appropriate, fire resilient and gently integrated into the existing ecosystems - always striving to leave each place better than we found it. We believe landscapes are meant to be lived in and seek to create spaces that celebrate the unique character of each site, inspiring a sense of curiosity and exploration.
Meet the Team
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PartnerHeather earned her Master of Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley and has worked with Bay Area Landscape Architecture firms, including Lutsko Associates, Arterra Landscape Architects, and RHAA. Her experience spans public, commercial, and residential projects, allowing her to approach each design with a well-rounded perspective.
Guided by a deep commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability, Heather creates spaces that are not only functional but evoke a strong emotional connection to the broader landscape. She values a collaborative process, working closely with clients and consultants, bringing visions to life through thoughtful design and creative problem-solving.
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Partner
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After earning his degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon, Colby helped design and build the original Copia gardens in Napa. Throughout his career, he’s designed and managed numerous organic, biodynamic and regenerative landscapes - often with a focus on culinary programs.
He’s worked with commercial and private clients, including Stone Edge Farm, Quintessa, Opus One, Benzinger Family Winery, Clif Family Winery, and Ramekins, among others. Colby values the long-term stewardship of the landscapes he designs - ensuring they grow and evolve productively for years to come.
Colby is also a CA licensed landscape contractor, certified in ecological horticulture, and the author of Fruit Trees in Small Spaces, published in 2012.
Contact Us
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