Project

Crimmins Club

Hillside Entertaining Oasis

An award-winning outdoor transformation for grand entertaining in Falls Church, Virginia.

From Hillside Challenge to Entertainment Oasis

This Falls Church estate posed a unique challenge: a steep, soggy slope that rendered the backyard virtually unusable. Yet, our clients – avid entertainers who regularly host elegant fundraisers and lively social gatherings – envisioned a fully functional outdoor experience that could accommodate up to 100 guests while still feeling intimate when it was just the two of them.

Rossen Landscape was entrusted to bring this vision to life: a sophisticated resort-style retreat, complete with a custom pool and spa, multi-level terraces, fire features, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen – all while preserving a dedicated turf path for their dog to roam freely.  

The result? An immersive outdoor destination that earned the 2024 National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Award of Excellence and has become a showpiece of form, function, and lifestyle design.

Multi-Level Luxury with Seamless Flow

The transformation began with a strategic response to topography. With over 21 feet of grade change from one end of the site to the other, we utilized a tiered design, incorporating retaining walls and stepped patios to establish defined yet interconnected zones for relaxation, dining, and entertainment.

At the heart of the project is a stunning heated pool anchored by a sculptural basalt water feature. A spacious baja shelf invites guests to unwind under the sun, while the elevated spa offers panoramic views of the entire garden. The pool is flanked by a linear pergola that provides shade and architectural drama, guiding the eye toward the fully integrated outdoor kitchen – complete with a pizza oven, undercounter refrigeration, and built-in grill.

The once-cramped screened porch was reinvented into a breezy, open-air extension of the home. By incorporating retractable phantom screens and removing obstructive framing, we created uninterrupted indoor-outdoor connectivity between the kitchen, lounge, and garden.

Natural stone, architectural pavers, and native plantings blend seamlessly with the property’s wooded backdrop, softening the structure with organic beauty. Every elevation shift and material selection was made with intention – ensuring usability and visual cohesion.

A Lifestyle Elevated

With meticulous engineering and artistic precision, Rossen Landscape redefined the way this property functions and feels. The space now transitions effortlessly from quiet morning swims to lively evening soirées, accommodating both everyday living and extraordinary entertaining. Durable materials and sustainable drainage solutions ensure long-term resilience, while the carefully curated layout keeps every inch of this compact lot purposeful and elegant.

For our clients, the transformation has delivered more than a stunning view, it’s given them a new way to live. This isn’t just a backyard, it’s a private resort, a social hub, and a serene sanctuary – all taken care of with Rossen Landscape’s signature attention to detail.

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