This Newport, Rhode Island garden is designed to complement a historic 1700s Colonial house with a sense of timeless order and quiet elegance. Rooted in classical geometry, the plan features a formal circular garden organized around a central focal element, with brick and gravel paths, low hedging, and symmetrical planting that reflect the traditions of early American gardens.

Carefully scaled walls, terraces, and axial connections link the garden seamlessly to the house, while layered greens soften the structure and frame views outward. The result is a refined, historically sympathetic landscape that honors the home’s heritage while providing a serene and beautifully proportioned outdoor room for modern living.