Research, Writing, and Creative Strategy for Landscape, Architecture, and Design
Stories of Place
I work with museums, historic sites, gardens, land trusts, cultural organizations, and design professionals to uncover the stories behind places—and turn them into compelling writing, programs, publications, and ideas.
My work brings together landscape design and horticulture, architecture and site analysis, research, writing, and public engagement.
What makes a place interesting?
Sometimes it’s the landscape itself. Sometimes it's the history, the people, the design, or the ideas behind it.
Often, it’s all of those things at once.
I look closely at places, ask questions, do the research, and find the connections that might otherwise be missed. Then I figure out how to make those connections useful—to a visitor, an audience, a client, or a community.
That’s the work.
What I Do
Place + Story
Researching and interpreting the history, design, and character of a place.
Site and landscape research • Story development • Interpretation • Historic landscape research • Visitor experience
Programs + Public Engagement
Creating ways for people to look more closely, participate, and make their own connections to a place.
Program concepts • Workshops • Public programs • Educational ideas • Community engagement
Design + Project Story
Helping landscape architects, architects, and designers explain the thinking behind their work.
Project narratives • Design presentations • Proposals and RFQs • Competition materials • Client-facing writing
Writing + Publications
Turning research and complex ideas into clear, engaging writing.
Articles • Interpretive text • Project narratives • Proposals • Publications • Website content • Editorial work
Who I Work With
Museums + Historic Sites
Research, interpretation, exhibitions, programs, publications, and public engagement.
Gardens + Land Trusts
Landscape stories, educational content, programs, and ways to connect people with the places they protect.
Landscape + Design Professionals
Project narratives, proposals, presentations, publications, and client-facing writing.
Cultural Organizations
Research, program development, writing, and creative strategy for projects that connect people with place.
A Different Way of Looking at Place
My background is an unusual mix of landscape design and horticulture, architecture and site analysis, writing, and cultural work.
I understand how places are designed and experienced, but I’m equally interested in the stories people attach to them—and in finding the best ways to make those stories visible.
I bring a sharp eye, natural curiosity, and the ability to turn what I find into clear, engaging stories and programs.
Let’s Talk
Have a place, project, or idea that needs a stronger story?
I’d love to hear about it.
