Sanctuary

Inspired by the interconnectedness of traditional stone cairns, we designed a collection of simple structures set quietly within the vineyard landscape. The seemingly random placement of structures is carried out in tandem, connected by a series of pathways and covered terraces, similar to the way a cairn’s stacked stones support one another. The five small structures house a massage area, steam room, sauna, changing area and caretaker’s suite. Two plunge pools at the center of the plan act as a central organizing element. Massage tables align with a relaxation terrace along one axis, and an outdoor shower aligns with an expansive fountain on the other. The straightforward building forms are sheathed in vertical wood siding, complemented by the fencing’s vertical slats and walls of vertically-oriented board-formed concrete. Set within a restrained landscape of grasses, decomposed granite and water, the effect is calm and soothing.