Cloud Nine Ranch
Walker Warner
Recipient
Hidden in the heart of wine country, this single-story home rises gently above the surrounding vineyards.
A granite-planked entry garden, lined with craggy olive trees, leads to a slower pace of life. As you approach the house, sunlight filters through a perforated metal canopy, casting shadows across stone walls.
Anchored by a circular drive, the buildings echo the site’s agrarian past. The main house opens fluidly to a series of outdoor spaces, blurring the line between inside and out. Guest quarters frame a Mediterranean-inspired courtyard and appear to nestle naturally into the landscape.
Wood soffits slip through stone veneer walls, while tall ceilings and full-height glazing create a sense of airy openness. Oak and stone accents lend warmth and texture throughout.
Across the auto court, a cypress-clad barn stands with a simple gabled form. Traditional in appearance, it has been adapted as a flexible space for gathering and connection—with one another and with the land.