Natural Stonework +
Landscape Design
At Birch Grove, Nick Zacarelli creates beautiful natural stone hardscapes, designed with high quality materials, sustainably sourced, found, or repurposed, and hand-picked from local New England quarries, built with impeccable craftsmanship. Natural stone features can turn a formerly unusable area of your landscape and make it functional and attractive. Whether it’s a seamless feature like a stone garden pathway leading you through the landscape, or something more dramatic that breaks the horizontal plane, like a stone archway, epic fireplace, large retaining wall, privacy wall, or monolithic sculpture, the possibilities are truly endless.
On one hand, we find that natural stone in its natural state flows best. The key is to design stone features that are not only functional but are also as seamless and natural as possible, helping to eliminate any awkwardness of the original landscape. Our Newtown project transformed an unusable backyard into a functional outdoor space with multiple entertainment areas.
On the other hand, sculptural and unique designs that break the horizontal plane bring a positive energy to the landscape and are worth their weight. Stand-out and focal pieces create intrigue and exude strength, confidence, power. Whether it be a custom, rustic wood pergola or a stone archway, these features truly elevate your outdoor space.
Fine Gardening
Nick Zacarelli is not only a master stonemason, but also an experienced horticulturist, allowing for the incorporation of custom and tailored garden designs in each project. This includes expert advice on plant selection, hardscaping materials, and lighting, ensuring that each element complements the overall aesthetic and functionality of the outdoor space. We’re passionate about creating outdoor spaces that draw you in to do the things you enjoy at home while maintaining the connection between art and nature. Birch Grove also has availability for ongoing maintenance plans upon project completion, to help protect and maintain your investment in your outdoor space.
