GARRY LANE, SONOMA

Set within the quiet charm of Sonoma’s Garry Lane, this home reflects a thoughtful reimagining driven by a singular intention. It creates a place where life unfolds beautifully and memories carry forward for generations. At its core, more than a renovation, it reads as a love letter to family life in wine country. It feels grounding, joyful, and deeply personal.

From the outset, the design reinterprets the original farmhouse as a modern, soulful retreat shaped by connection. In turn,expansive 12’x20’ sliding glass doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and out. They invite long summer days to drift into warm, lingering evenings. Beyond this, a 40-foot pool anchors the landscape and pairs with an outdoor shower and a quiet cold plunge. As a result, the setting supports both celebration and stillness. Here, in particular, the rhythm of the day slows. Children trace paths across the lawn. Meanwhile, parents unwind beneath the oaks, and friends gather fireside as the light softens over the hills.

Ultimately, the result is a home that feels both elevated and effortless. It supports not just living, but living well. In this way, Garry Lane moves beyond design alone and becomes something far more enduring. Indeed, the intention centers not on perfection, but on presence. Above all, it creates a place where milestones mark meaning. Ordinary days feel quietly enriched, and all who gather experience a true sense of belonging.

OUR ROLE

Design (architect and interior) + General Contracting

THE LOCATION

Sonoma, CA

THE DESIGNER

ACI (formerly Salt Shed Design Build)

THE CLIENT

Private