Hillside Retreat

Situated on a sloping hilltop one hour north of Manhattan, this weekend retreat boasts 27+ acres of recreation, adventure and relaxation opportunities, where the site and surrounding environment take center stage. What began almost 18 years ago with an informal meeting to discuss a potential tennis court, has evolved into one of those rare Landscape Architect/Client model relationships.
Year after year the Master Plan evolved; transforming a traditional country estate into a recreational park-like property which hosts annual parties of up to 600 guests. The guests enjoying almost every conceivable sport facility: from pool and tennis court to a regulation-size basketball court, sand volleyball, badminton, bocce, amphitheater, exercise/hiking trails, a putting green and an elevated pool/game area pavilion with a rooftop sunbathing terrace.

graffiti mural timelapse fusco 2017 1280x720

Wooded Entry

Natural wooded drive leading up to the Main House and all facilities. An understated entry lined with native flowering, shrubs and perennials.

Basketball Court

The basketball court was sited on one of the few level plateaus on the property. Extensive naturalized plantings retain the upper hillsides, anchoring and shielding the court. A custom curved pergola helps shade the sitting area.

Steps up to the Pool Pavilion

Natural bluestone steps up to pool pavilion. Conceived as a harmonious structure in the landscape, this multi-level pool pavilion was designed to provide a covered entertainment area adjacent to existing pool. A rooftop terrace for sunbathing and viewing the unique surroundings.

Evening at the Pool Pavilion

“Movie Night” a full 16’ movie screen drops down from the Pavilion ceiling to be viewed from the pool as well as the bar and game tables.

graffiti mural timelapse fusco 2017 1280x720

The handball wall was customized for the client. It was painted by NYC Graffiti Artists. Watch them here.