Below the Shaded Ridge
Nestled on an uphill ridge in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley, this home embraces a 7.28-acre rural site with steep terrain and views to Geyser Peak. Designed for multi-generational family life, the residence includes a main house with two wings, a separate ADU, and an outdoor entertainment are with an infinity-edge pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, and bocceball court. Through its careful response to the steep terrain and thoughtful landscaping and material selection, multiple generations will unfold Below The Shaded Ridge—a quiet home deeply rooted in its natural setting.
Drawings
Process
- Location
- Healdsburg, CA
- Year
- Under Construction
- Context
- Rural
- Type
- Single-Family Ground-up
- Size
- 8,730 sqft
This flexible home celebrates family gathering while honoring individual independence. The design responds to the steep site by stepping down in levels, minimizing retaining walls. The main program naturally faces northeast toward Geyser Peak views, while the southwest façade is protected by a vertical screen and deep roof overhangs providing shade while allowing for natural lighst and uphill views. Low-sloped overhangs tapering to thin fascias minimize visual impact; the ADU uses a gable roof below the tree canopy, like a woodland cabin.
The main residence has two wings connected by a buffer zone with formal dining, wine room, and office with roof deck. One wing features a double-height entertainment zone with kitchen, living/dining, deck, and two bedrooms. The independent second wing has its own entry, kitchen/living/dining downstairs, and two bedrooms upstairs. A secluded ADU sits on the flatter terrain behind the trees.
Dark standing seam metal, travertine stone, aluminum slats, and fire-resistant wood siding compose the exterior. Porcelain tile, oak flooring, and walnut and oak veneers create a cohesive interior palette.