Roslyn Retreat

Year

2024

Location

Roslyn, NY

Pool DesignMasonryFire PitLandscape LightingNassau County

The Roslyn Retreat project was designed around a single guiding principle: create an intimate backyard sanctuary that feels worlds away from the surrounding suburban neighborhood. The clients — a young family in Roslyn, Nassau County — wanted a space that would serve as their private escape during the week and a gathering place for friends and family on weekends. The result is a beautifully balanced outdoor environment that combines a sleek custom pool, artisan masonry work, and a sophisticated lighting design that transforms the space after dark.

The Challenge

The Roslyn property had a relatively modest backyard footprint, which required careful space planning to accommodate a pool, seating areas, and landscaping without the space feeling crowded. The clients also wanted the design to feel intimate and private despite being in a typical suburban neighborhood.

Our Solution

We maximized the space by designing a sleek rectangular pool that runs along one edge of the property, freeing up the remaining area for a custom masonry fire pit seating area and lush planting beds that create a natural privacy screen. A layered lighting plan — including underwater pool lights, path lighting, and uplighting on specimen trees — extends the usable hours of the space well into the evening.

The Result

The completed Roslyn Retreat exceeded the clients' expectations. The space feels significantly larger than its actual footprint thanks to the careful layout and the way the lighting draws the eye through the garden. The fire pit area has become the family's favorite gathering spot, and the pool is used nearly every day from May through September.