This Northern California garden retreat owned by Donna O’Brien summons the Scottish heritage so dear to her heart.
This magical outdoor haven is tucked into a neighborhood, yet it exudes a true sense of solitude.
The curved pathways lead to several outdoor “rooms,” including places to read, dine, or simply reflect. Folkloric figures like a fairy and a cherub give O’Brien’s garden a magical quality, while moss growing throughout the setting ages it and adds to its “ancient” feeling.
A frame of oak trees and green textured and muted white colors contribute to the secluded feeling of this “gentle fortress."
Now I must say, I woundn't mind a backyard like this!
All photo’s courtesy of Victoria magazine.
