“When we first met Brianne Day, owner and winemaker at Day Wines, some key words and concepts rose to the top of our conversations; organic, natural, dynamic and unique —much like the natural wine Day creates.

Our process with Day and the architects, Fieldwork Design and Architecture, was collaborative. Highlighting the changing light on the property was a priority. We wanted the space to feel welcoming, relaxed, and unique. In selecting the plant palette, Day expressed interest in plants with kinetic energy, classical favorites such as roses, and plants with sculptural, unexpected forms.

It was important for us to create a sense of enclosure while also maximizing the view. We repeated coniferous trees—existing in the back of the property— and installed a mix of shrubs and perennial plantings along the hillside. The plantings obscure unwanted sight lines and prioritize the view corridor from the tasting room and courtyard gardens.

Around the courtyard, we chose a palette of soft textured plants installed in an undulating pattern. All plantings contrast and compliment the geometry of the architecture while also establishing an inner layer of enclosure. Grasses sway in the breeze, perennials lend a seasonal ‘pop’ of color, and sculptural plants within the courtyard capture up-close attention — breaking the courtyard boundary, bringing people closer to plants and into the moment.”