One must maintain a little bit of summer even in the middle of winter. – H.D. Thoreau Outdoor Craftsmen doesn’t slow the pace in winter (tempting though that may be). Winter is one of our busiest and favorite seasons because we have time to work on systems, maintain equipment, get more training and education under […]
The beauty of curves.
The beauty of curves. Mae West once said “The loveliest distance between two points is a curve”. We couldn’t agree more! Outdoor Craftsmen designs focus on the curves in every landscape – this is what makes each unique. It is how we uncover beauty and wonder in the natural environments of our clients. Our world […]
Our landscape designs invite you to sit for awhile…
Many of the plants and trees we use when designing are intended to create a space that is easy to enjoy, but difficult to leave. No matter how beautiful a garden, it must first entice you to pause, relax and reflect. We don’t want you or your visitors feeling distracted or unsettled. We incorporate plantings […]
Connecting to the land.
When we improve the appearance of the land, we are working in an area of higher consciousness, or awareness, to define spaces of purpose and tell the stories of the people who live there. We work for something greater than ourselves and are not motivated by personal gratification but by lasting fulfillment and transformation for […]
A sense of place.
The materials we work with have subtleties to them not unlike the land itself. When the outdoors is festooned with rock, fire, water, and then imbued with an orchestration of hues, it catches the eye and becomes irresistible. One must venture out to experience it fully. Outdoor Craftsmen visions become the best sort of reality […]
Ecotherapy.
According to One Green Planet, spending time outdoors is important to our well-being, and denying a connection to nature works to our detriment. Here are highlights from the article. Your brain will be sharper. Indoor routines can become monotonous to our brains, reducing the good kinds of stimulation that they need to stay sharp. Stress […]
