Lush green grass rows stretch across a hillside under a soft pink sky, framed by trees and a rustic wooden fence in the background. Lush green grass rows gently sway in a field, set against a tranquil backdrop of hills and a soft pink sky at dusk.
Layers and light

Alexander’s Crown

This series of gardens serves as a retreat property for an extended family. It sits amid 250 acres of prime Cabernet Sauvignon grapes on the hill, and is bordered by additional Sauvignon Blanc grapes near the Russian River. Restful garden rooms form a counterpoint to open vistas of the Alexander Valley beyond. Native, drought tolerant plants accent the landscape with seasonal color, while supporting local biodiversity.

Lavender blooms in purple hues foreground a rural scene with a tractor in motion along a dusty path flanked by green vineyards.

Location

Healdsburg, CA

Architect

Howard Backen

Photography

Marion Brenner and ACLA

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