Among the most ambitious projects in the extensive landscape plan developed by Daniel Robey at Huntlands Landscape Architecture (some of which are reasonable, some aspirational) is the creation of a new Arrival Court at the front of the house. As in many old homes, the front entry has faded into disuse—it opens directly into the living room, it’s nowhere near the parking spaces, and the mailbox, coat closet, and keys all reside next to a side door entering into a space curiously called “the Keeping Room”. This arrangement also means that instead of presenting the facade of a fairly interesting 18th century stone house to the world, visitors come upon a somewhat quotidian (albeit tasteful) 1970s addition. Daniel’s idea was to place the charm of Willow Greens Farm front and center for public view.
Are you going to get yourself an Empress of Blandings? Love the colour of your pea stone. Vita Sackville-West hated the colour fuschia and wouldn't plant it in her garden. (She was a bit of a termagant, plus she had staff. ) It is a bit abrupt against the yellow, so I look forward to seeing what you and Daniel come up with. Good post, Chris!
Fascinating, and what an improvement!
Thank you so much Beth!
Are you going to get yourself an Empress of Blandings? Love the colour of your pea stone. Vita Sackville-West hated the colour fuschia and wouldn't plant it in her garden. (She was a bit of a termagant, plus she had staff. ) It is a bit abrupt against the yellow, so I look forward to seeing what you and Daniel come up with. Good post, Chris!
Much to Chris’ chagrin, I’ve banned all livestock but we would welcome the Efficient Baxter to keep things moving.