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| 4.16.2021
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The estate grounds, comprising the legacy swimming
pool, gardens, courtyards, outdoor dining spaces, a
network of paths, and the restored Waller Creek, were
all designed by Ten Eyck Landscape Architects. "The
idea was letting the beautiful grounds and views speak
for themselves—not distracting from the beauty that
already existed," says firm president, Christy Ten Eyck.
"I like to think that we gave it the lightest touch possible."
Colors were chosen to evoke calm and serenity. "For
hardscape we kept with creamy off-white gravel for a
clean feel for vehicular areas and pedestrian paths, as
well as a pink/beige handmade brick for texture," Ten
Eyck describes. "The planting is many shades of green
including gray greens from olives, pineapple guava and
powis castle artemisia, as well as lots of white blooms
from magnolia, spray roses and camellias. There are
also accents of pink with Belinda's Dream roses and
some deep purple and blues from oxalis, agapanthus
and Russian sage." According to the landscape
architect who, with her team, mixed historic and
modern elements, and pastoral and urban influences,
"Commodore Perry transports all to another place and
time, fueled by one's imagination of what it must have
been like to live there long ago."
Designed by Clayton Korte, newly built restaurant
Lutie's offers views over the historic gardens. Fulk
designed the interiors, which feature a sophisticated
floral pattern, while a classic country club-style striped
awning adorns the patio. "The restaurant was inspired
by the grounds, the landscape," describes Clayton. "It
was meant to be a backdrop to the garden, a simple
structure that could be covered in vines and almost
merge with the historic gardens."
Vintage rugs, framed artworks, carved wood, plaster molding,
hand-wrought ironwork, limestone details and Mexican-style
tile work combine throughout, giving life to a one-of-a-kind
atmosphere that pays tribute to the past with a modern twist.
"To build upon this utterly unique environment, we strived to
craft experiences that combined a relaxed European elegance
with true gracious Texas hospitality," Fulk says. "Despite the fact
that some of the spaces are quite grand, there is an ease and
comfort to every experience that will welcome members and
visitors to sit back and enjoy themselves." Ready to start a new
chapter, the Commodore Perry Estate continues its fascinating
story. aubergeresorts.com
