Garden space unveiled…
New Garden Space © Alice Joyce
at Cornerstone Sonoma, designed by notable northern California wine country landscape architect, Jack Chandler. Enter the intimate confines of the garden by passing through a rear doorway of the flower and garden shop, Tesoro.
Tesoro at Cornerstone © Alice Joyce
Tesoro opened here in September, moving from its long-time location in St. Helena. You might select a fresh bouquet of blooms, order flowers for an event, or spend time poring over the carefully selected ornaments and utilitarian objects filling the shelves — imprinted with the brilliant taste of owner and floral designer, Paul Stokey. A haven for shoppers, Tesoro features elements for the home together with outdoor garden items, on view in the crisply modern garden setting.
Cornerstone/ Jack Chandler Design © Alice Joyce
Chandler fountain © Alice Joyce
The Chandler-designed fountains have a cool, even stark quality, yet their repetition creates a sense of harmony as the eyes drift across the garden’s boundary. Plantings were freshly installed when I photographed, but you’ll notice the photo below reveals a hedge that helps to define the space. Grasses and herbs will fill in to soften the lines of the garden’s overall angularity.
Jack Chandler Design © Alice Joyce
I enjoyed this outdoor courtyard space very much. There is a lot of enhanced value / detail in this space .
The florist shop is very nice too. I hope they make the most of this tableau vivant that Mr. Chandler so brilliantly designed.
Thanks for adding to the dialogue, Michelle. I admire your design sense, not to mention your talent.