Private Resort
Stillwater, MN
Completed 2014
“From start to finish, Mom’s had our best interests at heart. Sometimes you don’t truly know what you want until someone shows it to you… Their design team took the time to get to know our family’s needs and desires, so we could truly make our house a home.”
– Kurt & Melissa Casby
This private backyard retreat was designed to blend luxury indoor comfort with elevated outdoor living. From the resort-style pool and covered pavilion to the custom outdoor kitchen and fireplace lounge, every element creates a seamless space for entertaining and relaxation. Thoughtful lighting, layered landscaping, and architectural details ensure the home feels inviting and functional throughout the seasons.
Designed by Heather Sweeney
Property Serviced by Mom’s Fine Gardening
Behind the Design
Design Notes
The Idea
Blend luxury indoor comfort with elevated outdoor living: a resort-style pool, a covered pavilion, a custom outdoor kitchen, and a fireplace lounge composed into one seamless Stillwater retreat.
After
Thoughtful lighting, layered landscaping, and architectural detail keep the home inviting through the seasons. The homeowners put it best: “Sometimes you don’t truly know what you want until someone shows it to you.”
The Brief
- —A private backyard retreat with resort-level amenities
- —Seamless spaces for entertaining and relaxation
- —A home that feels inviting and functional in every season
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The resort composition
Pool, covered pavilion, outdoor kitchen, and fireplace lounge arranged as one continuous space — entertaining flows without seams.
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Light and layers
Thoughtful lighting and layered landscaping carry the space through the seasons, keeping it functional long after summer.
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