eterre maintains a uniquely small firm that allows it to focus great attention on each and every project. We pride ourselves on the attention that we can give to our clients and believe that this attention to detail is what makes our projects stand out from the rest.
Jarrod Ryan Baumann, ASLALicensed Landscape Architect,
California License # 5613
Owner of Zeterre Landscape Architecture
Jarrod Baumann spent his childhood years on his family’s 800 acre ranch in the oak studded foothills below Yosemite -riding horses and studying California native plants in their natural habitat. Born to a family submerged in real estate development, he found himself a pre-teen reviewing the plans of the architects contracted with his Grandfather and soon “redlining” their work. It was quite natural that his love for plants along with his appreciation of structures and successful spaces would lead him to the field of Landscape Architecture. While completing his degree in Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona, he soaked in inspiration and ideas from his professors which included the renowned Andy Cao and Takeo Uesugi - all the while working full time for one of the largest landscape architecture firms in greater L.A.
After 7 years in Southern California it was time for Jarrod to head back to Northern California where he could design estate gardens in one of the best climates in the world. After a 3 year interim working under the tutelage of landscape architect Paul J. Reed, it became time for Jarrod to start his own firm – Zeterre Landscape Architecture. Since the opening of Zeterre in 2007 Jarrod has been fortunate to work with many breath-taking sites, creative artists and amazing clients.
His work has also allow allowed him the opportunity to travel throughout Italy, Greece, Turkey, the United Kingdom and France studying gardens and concepts that he utilizes in his landscape architectural designs, his paintings, his sculpture, as well as his new line of garden furnishings.
Jillian Ashley - Designer/Native Garden Specialist
Jillian comes to us with a horticultural background, love for native plants, design and photography. Her perspective keeps our projects focused on water conservation and forward green thinking.
Garrett Paul - Irrigation Designer
While Garrett's degree is in Architecture, his path and passion has pushed him into the field of Landscape Architecture. His experience in urban park development, multi family residential and large estate gardens throughout California has been an asset to our company for the past 5 years. As a Toro certified irrigation designer, he focuses much of his attention designing water conserving irrigation systems for our estate gardens.
Zeterre – Inspired by Venice, Italy. Zaterre on the Giudecca in Venice dates back to the 1500's and is one of the earliest examples of "forward thinking" landscape architecture - it perfectly compliments the architectural facades and reflective canal. This promenade has remained nearly untouched and unrevised and yet draws thousands due to its ambiance and sense of place - "Genius loci." Those who know Venice love Zaterre.
Our goal for Zeterre Landscape Architecture is to create designs like Zaterre on the Giudecca that stand the test of time and truly stand out with unforgettable brilliance, undeniable beauty and uniqueness.
