ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONSULTATION
E Ola Ka Aina, A Center for Agriculture, Aquaculture, Art and Abundance, prototype Master Plan, 1981, by Calley O’Neill and Dr. Barry A. Costa-Pierce, Oahu, Hawai’i.
The Solar Shield Research Garden was a backyard self-sufficiency model with integrated aquaculture and green water irrigation, designed by Calley O’Neill with ecologist/aquaculturist, Dr. Barry A. Costa-Pierce, 1977, Cate Farm, Goddard College, Plainfield, Vermont.
Originally designed for the back yard of Helen Burlingame - Waimea
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Children’s Garden at Lailani Master Plan, 1996, Kona, Hawai’i by Calley O’Neill.
Paul Mitchell edible landscape master plan by Calley O'Neill


YOU WILL NEED:  a copy of your site plan, showing paving, lanais, entrances, and exits with a bird's eye view of your residence or buildings indicating entrances/exits, and windows.

Prior to Calley's visit, please CONTEMPLATE:
  • What is your elevation?
  • Annual average rainfall?
  • How do the trade winds blow across your land? Kona winds?
  • How do you want your land to feel and look? 
  • What are the functions of each area?
  • What kind of trees, shrubs, and plants do you want to grow?
  • How much effort are you or your gardeners willing to put forth in care of the land? Will you have assistance?
  • Will you have irrigation?
  • Are you open to planting a good proportion of native plants, trees and shrubs?
  • Will you have canoe crops like kalo, ‘uala, ko, maia, ulu, niu?
  • What are the color schemes for each area?
  • Will your gardens be lit?
  • Will there be pathways? Will they be lit?
  • Will there be seating? A recreational area? An entertainment area? A private bathing, yoga, or therapy area? A food garden? 
  • What kind of cultural or physical aesthetics and materials do you love? 
  • Calley offers ecological and edible/herbal landscape design consultations for home landscapes, gardens, or small farms. Calley will listen carefully to your needs, wishes, and the vision you have of your land. She will brainstorm with you as you walk the land, offering design insights as you walk and share your ideas. Sometimes, that is all people need to get them going on the land. ​
CALLEY'S LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW FEES

Hand-drawn, rough residential master plan with an overview of your land, priorities and vision.  This is a big-picture ecological plan rooted in beauty, purpose and abundance.

🔖 Flat Rate: $2,500 – $3,500 cash preferred for simple residential landscape
$1,000 down and the balance due in cash upon approval of the final rough master plan

(Final rate based on land size, scope, terrain, ease or complexity of the land or design wishes.)
  ~ Follow-up guidance available at $200/hour cash.

(As needed to support you in laying out the beds/contours, basic plant choices, placement advice, or further evolution.)
DESIGN FEES:

Together, we will determine and mutually agree upon a fee for your landscape plan which fits your needs and the level of research, design, and detail required.

Malama Honua!
Email:  Calley@CalleyONeill.com
Phone: (808) 987-7003
Art and Soul for the Earth
 Big Island of Hawai'i