Rooted in Place.
Designed for Gathering, Restoration, and Everyday Living.
Luxury Landscaping Company in Colorado
We create outdoor spaces rooted in place and designed around life. From gardens to full-scale landscapes, we design with intention, craft with care, and build for beauty that lasts for years to come.
About Idlewild
Rooted in Place.
Designed Around You.
Anne Hartshorn founded Idlewild with a clear focus: to create landscapes people genuinely enjoy using every day. Not simply spaces that look beautiful from the street, but environments designed for gathering, restoration, celebration, and making the most of home.
Every project begins with understanding how you want to live in your space. From there, we carefully align design, materials, and function to create outdoor spaces that feel intentional, perform beautifully, and become meaningful extensions of home.
Years Experience
Landscapes Completed
Trusted by
Homeowners
Across Colorado
Idlewild Lifestyle Pillars
Wellness Gardens
Nurtured spaces that restore, inspire, and bring balance to everyday life.
Outdoor Gathering Spaces
Designed for connection, celebration, and lasting memories.
Aquatic Retreats
Elevated poolscapes and water features that bring resort living home.
The Idlewild Difference
Rooted in Place
We design with Colorado in mind and respect the land each landscape is built on.
Custom-Built for You
Every landscape is tailored to you, your home, and your lifestyle.
Expert Design & Craft
Thoughtful design, quality materials, and meticulous craftsmanship.
Streamlined Experience
Clear communication and trusted project management from start to finish.
Lasting Value & Beauty
Timeless design and enduring quality that grows more beautiful over time.
Featured Landscapes
Panorama Project
This project highlights how modern design can meet naturalistic planting seamlessly. Framed by expansive concrete paths and patios, this firewise garden features a native meadow with bright perennials and grasses, offering a striking contrast to the modern architecture of the home.
Monarch Project
Monarch’s backyard homestead brought in the best of everything. Crushed pebble pathways connected the greenhouse garden to a large open dining area and finally to a wellness garden featuring a year-round cedar sauna and hot tub for relaxation.
Lagerman Project
The transformation of this backyard focused on creating a peaceful, natural escape. We installed winding stone pathways, an outdoor fireplace, and used native boulders and steel to shape the space. Surrounding plantings and a bubbling stone water feature ensured serenity.
The Design Experience
01
Discovery
We listen and learn about your vision.
02
Design
Thoughtful plans tailored to your life.
03
Collaboration
We refine every detail together.
04
Construction
Expert building with precision and care.
05
Enjoy
Step into a beautifully realized space.
Trusted Partners & Providers
Common Questions
How long does a typical project take?
Project timelines vary by scope, design complexity, materials, permitting, and installation schedule. We clarify expectations during the design process.
Do you handle design and build?
Yes. Idlewild creates detailed landscape designs and provides guidance through implementation so the original vision is thoughtfully carried through.
What areas do you serve?
Idlewild serves homeowners across Colorado, with a focus on Boulder, Longmont, and surrounding communities.
How do we get started?
The first step is a consultation to understand your property, goals, lifestyle, timeline, and project investment range.
Ready to create your
outdoor sanctuary?
Let’s design a space that is beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours.