MomsLandscaping Hale v042709

2009 MNLA Award Winner, Residential Full Yard Design
Location: Shores of Lake Minnetonka, Shorewood
Design Team: James P. Sweeney and Heather Grossmann
Senior Foreman: Michael J. Zetah

This Lake Minnetonka home displayed many luxurious amenities and custom finishes inside the home as well as a spectacular and much-coveted view of the lake. These clients loved their home but felt their landscape needed to work in concert with the home and vista. They hoped to enhance their property with spaces that would accommodate their lifestyle they frequently host large parties - and afford the same luxury and interest in the landscape while keeping a comfortable feel.

To achieve this idea comfortable, luxurious outdoor living - we were able to create a two-level terrace with natural stone fireplaces, outdoor kitchen, built-in seating, gas fire pit, and covered outdoor spaces incorporating a water-proof underside of the deck with arched and lattice foundation detailing. All of these entities work together as a whole that defines the clients outdoor living as a lifestyle. By emphasizing architectural detailing in the context of an outdoor environment we were able to create sophisticated yet serene outdoor spaces that will last a lifetime.

The plan was so outstanding ! It was more than we even thought about. They were so respectful of our lifestyle.
-J. Hale

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