Where Vision Shapes the Landscape
Rooted Resolve
The Homeowners
Ron and his wife are the kind of clients who quietly shape the world around them. Ron, a former Ohio K-9 officer, returned to the Poconos to help run the family grocery store. What began as a temporary step turned into a legacy. He eventually bought out the business and expanded it into something thriving. With that success came a new dream, transforming a massive farm property into a place of beauty, function, and personal pride.
Chris has worked with them for more than two decades. When he visits, the meetings often turn into long conversations. The relationship is deeper than business. As Chris put it, “I’ll be up there for hours. We just sit and talk.”
The Dream
It started simply. The circular driveway was too tight for farm equipment. That first request (make it easier to maneuver) evolved into something much larger. Over the years, the couple’s vision expanded, and Atlantic RIDGE grew with them.
The dream was never rushed. Each step came with its own purpose. The goal was never about flash. It was about stewardship, honoring the land and making it work for the way they lived.
The Plan
The approach had to be incremental. The property’s sheer size made it impossible to tackle all at once. Atlantic RIDGE treated each project as a standalone while keeping the master plan in mind.
Expanded the front circle for easier access
Renovated the porch with matching brickwork and pillars
Updated front landscaping to elevate curb appeal
Landscaped around a new barn to integrate it with the rest of the property
Each section was designed with both practicality and aesthetics in mind, ensuring cohesion across years of work.
The Details
The success of this project lies not in a single feature, but in how all the elements have come together over time.
Mature trees planted in the original layout now serve as anchors
The barn feels like it has always belonged, thanks to thoughtful landscape blending
Updated brickwork and stone details match the home’s original facade
The entire property flows as one unified estate despite being built in stages
This is a master class in timeless design: not just building for now, but building with memory.
The Hurdles
Vast properties like Hickory Run Farm present a unique challenge. Scale can swallow detail. But Atlantic RIDGE countered that by treating each zone with precision and respect.
What also stood out was the patience required on both sides. There were no shortcuts, no rushing. Just decades of collaboration. And behind every design decision was a deep understanding of the homeowners' values.
The Relationship
Chris speaks of the Mignosi family with obvious admiration. There is mutual respect, trust, and history between them.
“He always talks to us as if he is one of us, never above us.”
It’s a sentiment that echoes throughout the property. This is not a landscape shaped by trends. It is a home shaped by people, by who they are, where they came from, and what they’ve built.
Chris’s Reflection
This project is more than a portfolio piece. It is a testament to what can happen when client and designer grow together. When the same hands shape a space for over 20 years, something more than design emerges. It becomes legacy.
Atlantic RIDGE did not just meet the moment. They met the years.
Legacy & Lifestyle
Hickory Run Farm stands as proof that time can be a design tool. That good relationships leave marks on the land. That when clients feel seen, they return, and the results speak for themselves.
This property is large. But it feels human. And that is no accident. It is the product of quiet decisions made with care, one corner at a time.
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