A new garage and an addition to the house brought about the need for some garden work—and presented the opportunity for a unique space for relaxation and entertaining.  After scooping out the hillside, retaining/seating walls were installed—built using a semi-dry method—and a stone patio was put in.  Steps to an upper garden area add access and a sense of mystery.  Mr. Massa’s outstanding collection of mature azaleas was moved around to enhance the stone work and to capture the long season of bloom for his and his guests’ enjoyment.

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