Timeline

• Entries Due: Sept. 24, 2025

Initial Consultation

Meet the Jacksons: Lyle & Katherine Jackson own a beautiful piece of property in Napa that overlooks several hillsides and valleys.  They recently built a smaller personal home and garage that met their immediate needs to be able to visit for long weekends and some longer getaways.  They always had hopes to expand and retire to the site and just happened to have neighbors wanting to sell the property that sat vacant next to their property.  They have recently closed on the property and are moving forward with phase 2 of their retreat now that their site has expanded to create their retirement property of their dreams. 

Lyle loves Rocky Mountain rustic architecture and art.  He is also wanting a wellness center on his property and loves fire features. Katherine loves the Palm Springs Mid-century modern look,  loves the idea of spaces to meditate, wants a peaceful retreat, and loves to cook outside.  The Napa setting provides a connection with nature and they would like to keep that feeling.  A peaceful rural escape, and a place of tranquility that they can enjoy along with guests to the property. 

One of challenges of this 2nd phase will be that both Lyle & Katherine, who are both of entrepreneurial minds, love the idea of renting out the secondary structure(s) online when they are not using it for their personal or business guests.  Any and all design work should keep the air bnb rental model in the forefront of their minds while developing their design work.

Aesthetics and View:

• Loves the idea of utilizing the native and existing vegetation.
• Work with the natural terrain and topography of the property.
• Work within the design styles of the husband and wife and their existing structures.

Elements to Include:

• They will entertain small groups of 18 to 25 people maximum at primary home.
• Off the master suite they would like a private spool, cold plunge and sauna. 
• Recreational pool for primary home.
• Oversized spa (10-12 people)
• Swim up bar
• Current for exercise
• Large sun ledge
• Front drive revamp with an inviting walk into the home, fountain, and entry gate.
• Outdoor movies or large tv.
• Firepit - seating for 12
• Specialty Fire Feature from Fire By Design (Floating Fire, Custom Fire Art, Custom Torches, Infinity Edge Fire Bar, etc...) - We will be awarding an extra 5% bonus on the project overall rating if you submit your concept to Fire by Design and discuss the feasibility of design, manufacturing and install.
• Ledge Lounger furniture element
• Dining Space - seating for 12.
• In the common area outdoor living space, they would like an accessory covered structure with a kitchen, bathroom and a large fireplace.
• Outdoor Bath & Shower
• Space for yoga.
• Koi Pond
• Bocce ball
• Artwork and spaces for meditation/introspection
• Parking for 3 to 4 cars.
• Secondary Structure(s) - Bedroom - Bathroom - Pool Bath - Kitchenette (Limited to 1000 sf Footprint),  that could be also an Airbnb rental with private garden fenced with a private plunge pool and hot tub. They would also like to consider duplicating that structure for future cabins. .