This West Coast retreat marks the completion of a multi-year transformation of a century-old residence by George Washington Smith and its adjacent gardens. Guided by the spirit and craftsmanship of the home’s original era, the once-neglected landscape was carefully renewed using period-appropriate materials and details. Today, the property unfolds as a park-like setting designed for family life, celebration, and quiet enjoyment in one of the world’s most extraordinary places.

Architects: Becker Henson Niksto Architects, Santa Barbara 

Contractors: Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Santa Barbara; 
Blue Agave Landscape & Maintenance, Santa Barbara

Photography: Howard Hill