Rosebrook Gardens began as a subdivision in 1921 and remained untouched until 1995. When I purchased the property in June 1997, I became its first resident, transforming a well‑built structure into a home defined by style, comfort, and intentional design.

One of my earliest architectural contributions was the garage—now the Garden Studio. Designed and built to mirror the proportions and character of the main house, it represents the largest footprint the property allowed. Today, the studio is my creative headquarters, where garden work, inspiration, and daily life intersect. The second‑floor loft adds a charming bonus: two custom twin beds wrapped in graphic woodland‑inspired wallpaper, creating the feeling of sleeping among the trees. It’s ideal for naps, Zoom calls, or a quiet retreat from the main residence.

The gardens are the soul of the property. My roses—New Dawn in pink and white, Sombreuil, Eden Climber, Molyneux standards, Graham Thomas, and The Pilgrim—were chosen for their color, fragrance, and timeless romance. Two parterre gardens introduce formality and balance to the outdoor living space, framing the fire pit and anchoring the landscape with structure and symmetry.

Spring is the season that rewards me most. After winter’s long pause, the fresh green of countless boxwoods mingles with alliums, peonies, lilacs, wisteria, iris, and other vibrant perennials. I built and designed a folly that serves as a beautifully crafted jewel box housing garden tools, accessories, and even charming garbage bins. Alongside the Garden Studio, it’s a favorite discovery for guests.

Diagonal brick edging defines every garden bed, while the former side driveway has been reimagined as an outdoor dining terrace with a pergola and raised‑bed parterre gardens filled with topiaries, herbs, and decorative perennials. Year‑round, visitors experience color, fragrance, and thoughtful design—beauty from every vantage point, in every season.

Rosebrook Gardens has, over the decades, become far more than a home. This once peachy pink new construction house—quietly waiting for its Stewart—has blossomed into my creative laboratory and the birthplace of an entire lifestyle brand. Who could have imagined it would one day anchor everything I would create?

Two books later, countless accolades earned, and a global brand shaped by its inspiration, Rosebrook Gardens remains the heart of it all. What began as a simple new build evolved into a muse. Every room, every garden path, every seasonal transformation has informed my vision of Casual Luxury.

It inspires not only me, but everyone who visits—offering beauty, comfort, and a sense of wonder that lingers long after they leave. Rosebrook Gardens is home, yes. But more importantly, it is the wellspring of creativity that continues to define my work, my brand, and my life.