Garten

The owners of Preserve Restaurant in Annapolis wanted to open a traditional beer garden that had a fun, relaxed atmosphere, and plenty of outdoor space. We elevated the outdoor space with large Redwood pergolas with double height ceilings lit by string lights. American Wisteria climbs the posts, with evergreen Hellebores providing moments of color in the colder season. American Wisteria and the purlins provide shade for the diners. Hornbeams, Purple Coral Bells, and Hydrangeas hide parking lot views. A vegetable and herb garden offers fresh ingredients to the menu. The apple green color found on the building is reflected in the plantings. Two trained oak trees join over the metal entry arch, and Lavender lines the paths, adding scent and texture. By entering the restaurant through a turret-like structure, the overall feeling of enchantment unfolds.

The G.O.R.T.E.N. restaurant building features a conical roof tower, white exterior, and a large wooden pergola covering an outdoor seating area. A parking lot is in the foreground, with trees lining the property behind the building.
A stone path leads under a vine-covered archway to a white building with a conical roof and a green door marked GARTEN. Modern wood-and-glass awnings flank the building, with a bar area visible to the left.
An outdoor patio area features a couple sitting at a bar counter built into a building with a green door labeled GÆRTEN. A large wooden pergola stands over a stone path and picnic table in the foreground.
An outdoor stone patio features several small, dark metal tables and chairs under a large wooden pergola with translucent roof panels. A low white wall with a black metal railing lines the edge of the patio, backed by a horizontal wooden fence and lush green landscaping.
An outdoor seating area with green benches and armchairs arranged on a gravel patio. In the background, there are several raised garden beds, tall wooden posts, and a white building with a turret-style roof.
The side of a building labeled WINE + BEER GARDEN features a large mural of honeycombs, flowers, and a bee. The structure is set back from an asphalt road and surrounded by trees.