About Us
GRDN Studio is a full-service landscape design studio located in Northern California’s Wine Country.
Specializing in plant-driven design, we create enduring landscapes that are functional, engaging, and ecologically attuned. Our designs draw from the surrounding environment to create living compositions that evolve throughout the seasons, and improve over time.
With over 35 years of collective experience designing and managing landscapes, we value a collaborative process – working closely with owners, architects, builders, interior designers, landscape architects, and engineers to create thoughtfully integrated spaces.
At GRDN Studio, we are committed to being stewards of the land, creating designs that are climate appropriate, fire resilient and gently integrated into the existing ecosystems - always striving to leave each place better than we found it. We believe landscapes are meant to be lived in and seek to create spaces that celebrate the unique character of each site, inspiring a sense of curiosity and exploration.
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PartnerHeather earned her Master of Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley and has worked with Bay Area Landscape Architecture firms, including Lutsko Associates, Arterra Landscape Architects, and RHAA. Her experience spans public, commercial, and residential projects, allowing her to approach each design with a well-rounded perspective.
Guided by a deep commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability, Heather creates spaces that are not only functional but evoke a strong emotional connection to the broader landscape. She values a collaborative process, working closely with clients and consultants, bringing visions to life through thoughtful design and creative problem-solving.
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PartnerLicense # C-27 1101601
After earning his degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon, Colby helped design and build the original Copia gardens in Napa. Throughout his career, he’s designed and managed numerous organic, biodynamic and regenerative landscapes - often with a focus on culinary programs.
He’s worked with commercial and private clients, including Stone Edge Farm, Quintessa, Opus One, Benziger Family Winery, Clif Family Winery, and Ramekins, among others. Colby values the long-term stewardship of the landscapes he designs - ensuring they grow and evolve productively for years to come.
Colby is also a CA licensed landscape contractor, certified in ecological horticulture, and the author of Fruit Trees in Small Spaces, published in 2012.
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