MOUNTAIN MAGIC: Crowned with rift white oak, the open living, dining and kitchen area enjoys dramatic views of the pristine environment.
The owner of a 64-acre parcel in Virginia’s Rappahannock County wanted to build a sustainable retreat where she could focus on nature. She turned to Gardner Architects with a wish list that included separate living and sleeping wings, vegetable and flower gardens, a year-round pool and a bocce court. Inspired by local pastoral outbuildings, the team designed a home that nestles in the landscape with views of nearby meadows and distant mountains.
Architecture: Amy Gardner, FAIA, LEED AP, principal; Brittany Williams, AIA, LEED AP, Gardner Architects LLC. Kitchen Design: Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath. Landscape Architecture: Gregg Bleam Landscape Architect. Builder: Willoughby Construction and Consulting.