High Desert Balance
Project
High Desert Balance
“A hillside landscape where stone and water knit modern architecture into the high desert”
Perched on a south-facing hillside where aspen groves meet sagebrush, this landscape is shaped by light, exposure, and sweeping views across the valley to Beaver Creek.
Stone becomes the connective tissue—drawn from the architecture and carried into walls, terraces, and pathways that anchor the home to its terrain. Material tone and a restrained, native-leaning plant palette knit the site into the surrounding high-desert landscape, allowing the garden to feel both intentional and inevitable.
Water moves through the landscape as a counterpoint to the sun-baked slope, introducing rhythm, cooling, and balance. Cascades and pools are integrated as moments of pause, shaping a sequence of garden rooms that gather closely around the house while opening outward to expansive views.
Every element is guided by integration—between architecture and land, structure and softness, exposure and shelter. Stone lends gravitas. Water brings equilibrium. Together, they create a landscape rooted in harmony, craft, and place.
Client Testimonial:
Voices
What clients say
“Working with Ceres Landcare transformed our backyard into one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in Eagle.”
When we purchased our home in Eagle, Colorado, we wanted to completely reimagine the backyard and create an outdoor environment that would feel both beautiful and natural to the surrounding landscape. We were introduced to Ceres Landcare through the manufacturer of our copper spa, who highly recommended their work. From the very beginning, it was clear that we were in excellent hands.
Working with Ceres was an exceptional experience. Adam Dudek, manager of the construction division, and Kathy Aalto, landscape architect, along with their talented team, were instrumental in bringing the project to life. Their creativity, attention to detail, and exceptional communication stood out throughout the entire process. They were responsive, collaborative, and consistently focused on delivering the highest quality work.
Ceres completely transformed our backyard. They designed and installed beautiful native plants and trees, striking rock features, fencing, and seamlessly integrated a stunning spa and magnificent fire pit into the landscape. The finished result feels perfectly suited to the mountain environment while also being incredibly functional and welcoming.
The transformation has significantly enhanced how we use and enjoy our outdoor space. What was once an ordinary yard has become a place where we gather with family and friends, relax, and truly appreciate the beauty of Eagle and the surrounding mountains. Many people who visit have told us that it is one of the most beautiful yards in Eagle.
For anyone considering a landscape project in the Vail Valley, we cannot recommend Ceres Landcare highly enough. Their professionalism, creativity, and commitment to excellence are truly outstanding.