HOLY SPIRIT RETREAT

ENCINO, CALIFORNIA

:: Rehabilitation of a fourteen-acre convent and retreat center for the Sisters of Social Service Community

:: The landscape design connects the spiritual and healing needs of the Sisters to the natural environment.

:: Utilizes existing site characteristics to develop a water and energy conserving landscape that will also improve the site’s overall maintenance and safety. Includes site storm water retention, composting, native vegetation, solar orientation, and permeable pavement.

:: Client: Sisters of Social Service, with Gonzalez Goodale Architects