Refined Camp Occidental

Situated on 80 acres of meadow and forest, this family compound is architecturally comprised of a unique mix of materials in their natural form to create a home that blends into its natural surrounding. A combination of WUI compliant exterior finishes, including Corten steel and Shou Sugi Ban, inspire an organic interior palette with rust-hued walnut and cedar woods and a welcoming mix of earth tones.

Brewing pioneers and climate solution advocates, our clients wanted to build a home for retirement where they could comfortably host large parties with family and friends, and where home-cooked meals, specialty beers, and outdoor entertainment and land stewardship were plentiful.

Quality apple plywood in the mudroom and laundry room nods to industrial elements commonly found in our clients' breweries, while pops of vibrant red hardware introduce our client's favorite color. Leather baskets, perfect for tucking away everyday essentials, add another touch of raw material.

Caesarstone counters with a concrete look introduce a durable surface for folding clothes and potting plants. Steel windows and doors allow natural light to flow into the smaller space while offering unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape. Just outside, clotheslines fill a windy pocket of the property to air dry clothes for a light energy footprint.

In the windowless powder room, Erica Tanov’s unlacquered brass sequin tiles replicate our client’s fashion sensibility while enhancing reflectivity and nodding to the patinated style of the home's architecture. Portola Paints’ Hope Ranch limewash compliments the rustic walnut floating vanity, creating a beautiful juxtaposition to the brass tiles. Demonstrating her light footprint ethos, our client repurposed an existing steel mirror that was powder coated black to stand out against the brass tile. A Kurt Stubbins' Stagioni 4 is reflected from the hall for another textural layer.

A custom antiqued bronze hood and island by Shop Floor serves as the focal point within the kitchen while weathered white Clé tile creates a sense of intimacy and timeless texture, a nod to the horizon and alignment with cabinets and window headers. Custom rustic walnut veneer pairs perfectly alongside the kitchen's bronze and lighter maple exposed interior and butcher block island, offering an intentional contrast to showcase everyday cook and serveware.

Originally conceived as a closed off part of the kitchen, the pantry was exposed for lifestyle and budget discipline. Benjamin Moore River Blue adds a fun yet neutral pop of color while off-the-shelf wire baskets with wood bottoms continue the high-low budget discipline, while creating a go-to place to store their fresh produce from the property's farm.

A large steel window frames the Mayacamas Mountains in the distance for a picturesque view of Mount Saint Helena from inside the kitchen. Outside, a smaller outdoor kitchen and dining area create a comfortably shaded yet nature-immersed space for enjoying home-cooked meals and specialty beers.

A Sun at 6 table with chunky legs adds weight to the center of the room while brown suede chairs with arched backs mimic the nearby Lostine bar stools in shape and evoke a fuller, inviting, and balanced feel. A golden Armadillo rug contrasts the dark concrete floors and creates a more open feeling with its lighter hue resembling the cedar and maple woods. Abstract and vibrant red art, a discovery from Bergamot Station Arts Center, fills the space with our client’s favorite color amongst the limewashed walls.

Board formed concrete walls by MAD Architecture frame the view and create a focal point for a modern rotating European style fireplace. A Croft House sofa in blue-green Maharam fabric adds symmetry alongside a commissioned art piece by local artist Maren Conrad based on her 'Fruition Series: Emerald Destiny' from Arena gallery. A custom pillow in jacquard Pierre Frey fabric adds a fun sense of color while its edges add another pop of red.

A large oak coffee table by Mobler Co. adds a grounding warmth while a custom dark grey rug adds tonal texture to the concrete floors for a subdued yet inviting element. A cognac-hued Sergio Rodrigues chair carries over leather material for a sculptural silhouette that fills the space with added character. A beehive hanging from a record player arm artistically represents the couple and their love for music and found art.

Large sliding doors on either side create an expansive indoor-outdoor feel offering an ease of flow from the interior courtyard to the back patio and outdoor kitchen. Hosts of many gatherings, our clients wanted a living space that could completely open up to the outdoors and offer an ease of entertaining across multiple spaces.

Centered alongside the 'Woolly Rock'—a special place said to have been a favorite spot for Mammoths to roam and relax—the primary suite offers picturesque views of the property from the comfort of their bed. A custom cedar bookshelf carries this rustic element over from the main living space and houses a vast collection of books on one side and organized office storage on the other, while creating a privacy partition between the suite's entry and bedroom.

A simple palette of blue, brown, and white adds a quiet, nature-inspired feel and keeps the focus on the stunning views. A deep blue rug and playful, dotted Nickey Kehoe bedding creates a tonal play off the concrete floors while adding a refined camp and graphic pop, nodding to our clients overall personal style. The client's vintage rocking chair adds a nostalgic comfort and cozy place to read alongside expansive views.

A bold, oil-rubbed bronze Trueing chain pendant adds a stunningly refined and artistically industrial element alongside a concrete trough style sink paired with rustic cedar. Clad in the same wood, the interior doors add another layer of warmth and beauty when reflected in the vanity mirror. Bronze shelves add storage space for displaying knick-knacks and reintroduce the raw metal detail from the kitchen.

A skylight above the shower illuminates aqua blue Clé zellige tile to highlight its defining and beautiful imperfections. A thoughtfully centered niche easily allows use by two, while a bench adds space to sit and relax. Floor-to-ceiling windows alongside the bathtub create an outdoor feel, while a playful, blue Schoolhouse runner introduces subtle pattern and texture.

Inspired by a piece of lichen from a nearby tree, and our clients love of a pop of color, vibrant Benjamin Moore Bright Gold paint adds a statement punch of color to the open exterior hallway of the adjoining guest suites. Wrapped completely in the cheerful color, the space provides a fun and delightful surprise for visiting family and friends!

In the guest bedroom, the client's existing bedding introduces warm, earthy tones while a Kantha quilt headboard welcomes a mix of traditional and contemporary style. A vintage chair with a petite, embroidered pup pillow adds a quirky moment and a special nod to the property ranch manager's beloved pup who proudly helps out on the farm.

Perpendicularly placed Clé cement tiles introduce a fun play on blue hues for a relaxing effect in the guest bathroom. A simple mirror, artisan crafted by Minneapolis brother-and-sister duo Bell Manufacturing, keeps the focus on the tile while helping to make the small space feel larger. Playful cream colored Cedar and Moss sconces with a wood escutcheon add a refined sculptural detail.

The home’s signature plank style cedar continues to the millwork to maintain consistency with the rest of the home. Leather handles introduce the client’s love of this raw material again in an intentionally subtle way.

Terremoto landscaping creates a tranquil environment at the heart of the home's three compound structures. A modular sofa offers plush seating in a nature-inspired blue hue that relates to the lap pool and nearby Sonoma County coastline.