Springy Banks

Springy Banks, a former 1960s summer camp, was transformed into a 13-acre residence that honors its history while restoring its formerly degraded landscape. Once dominated by asphalt roads and mowed lawns, the site suffered from polluted runoff draining into the bay. The Landscape Architect led an extensive ecological restoration, removing impervious roadways and contaminated sediment, and implementing natural drainage swales and rain gardens to improve water quality. More than 50,000 native perennials were planted to reestablish the oak forest and promote biodiversity, while invasive species were removed. Springy Banks blends ecological stewardship with historical reverence, transforming a oncedamaged landscape into a thriving sanctuary.