Olive Mill Project — Reclaiming Beauty After the Storm
The brief was clear: create an outdoor experience that would feel intentional, calming, and highly livable for future owners—while adding long-term value to the property.
Our design scope included:
A new driveway and motor court that improves access, flow, and arrival experience
A dedicated BBQ and outdoor entertaining space for gatherings and daily living
A fire pit area designed for warmth, conversation, and evening use
A meditation space, intentionally tucked away for quiet and reflection
A custom waterfall feature, bringing movement, sound, and serenity back to the site
An expansive lawn area, providing openness and flexibility for families, pets, or events
Each element was designed to work together—not as individual features, but as a cohesive outdoor narrative.
Design Intent: From Damage to Destination
This project wasn’t just about adding amenities—it was about restoring confidence in the land and redefining how the property could be experienced.
The result is an outdoor environment that feels calm, intentional, and complete—one that honors Montecito’s natural beauty while offering modern outdoor living at its best.
A New Chapter for Olive Mill
Rebuilding with Purpose
Given the property’s history, sensitivity to grading, drainage, and circulation was critical. The landscape design balances openness with structure, ensuring the site feels grounded and secure while still light, welcoming, and fluid.
The waterfall and meditation areas serve as emotional anchors—spaces that slow you down and reconnect you to the land. The lawn and entertainment areas, by contrast, are expansive and social, giving future owners room to make the property their own.