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address: "211 SE Madison St., Portland, Oregon 97214, United States"
latitude: 45.5142
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# Samuel H. Williamson Associates

Original Houzz profile: [Samuel H. Williamson Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/samuel-h-williamson-associates-pfvwus-pf~1384216402)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Portland, OR
- **Serves:** Portland
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2012–2017), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- 100,000 Ideabook Saves

We design notable and meticulously-detailed gardens for residential clients, nationwide.  
Our design process is always guided by the overarching belief that garden spaces should gracefully combine beauty, comfort, and utility. 
We thoroughly enjoy transforming our clients needs and desires into compelling garden spaces.
Our portfolio shows a variety of project types and styles.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Custom Fire Pits
- Custom Water Features
- Swimming Pool Design
- Deck Design
- Project Management
- Organic Gardens
- Edible Gardens
- Custom Bocce Ball Courts

### Areas Served

- Portland

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Samuel H. Williamson Associates |
| Address | 211 SE Madison St., Portland, Oregon 97214, United States |
| Phone | (503) 226-7742 |
| Website | http://www.shwa.net |
| Followers on Houzz | 225 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Samuel H. Williamson Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/samuel-h-williamson-associates-pfvwus-pf~1384216402)
- **Website:** http://www.shwa.net
- **Phone:** (503) 226-7742

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2012–2017), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Mark Downing, Oct. 2010**

> The projects that are produced by Sam Williamson Associates are the fruit of the collaboration of the variety of professionals that Sam has drawn together to create his firm.
> Their work is at the same time fresh and sophisticated, their design range is broad. Equally creative and elegant in both the very traditional and the edgiest contemporary. Their work can be identified by consistent grace and beauty.
> Their planting vocabulary is broad and his design of structures is rich.
> Their firm produces drawings that are well thought out and highly detailed, which helps keep construction costs under control.
>
> You could do no better than to engage Samuel H. Williamson Associates in your project.

## Selected projects

- [Dale and Linda's Full Yard Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dale-and-linda-s-full-yard-renovation-pj-vj~841435)
  - Location: Estacada, OR
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: This installation was a Sam Williamson design that we installed from the ground up. The project included a very large water feature, a bluestone patio with seating and a firepit as well as full plantings and lawn.
- [Gardener's Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gardener-s-garden-pj-vj~1340864)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Outdoor Entertaining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-entertaining-pj-vj~1331474)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Formal Front Yard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/formal-front-yard-pj-vj~1318711)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: An urban hillside lot with terraced garden spaces. The entry path is flanked by a formal lawn on one side and a raised dining terrace on the other. The lawn features four tall very large stately planters. The dining terrace features a stone fireplace. Near the front door sits a small circular sitting area paved in gravel.
- [Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-pj-vj~25527)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Mission-Style Dining Pavilion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mission-style-dining-pavilion-pj-vj~25536)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Seattle Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seattle-contemporary-pj-vj~25543)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Suburban Sanctuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-sanctuary-pj-vj~25535)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Modern Entryway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-entryway-pj-vj~25532)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Ecological Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ecological-living-pj-vj~25552)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Contemporary Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-beach-house-pj-vj~25538)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Northwest Woodland Entry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northwest-woodland-entry-pj-vj~25540)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Suburban Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-ranch-pj-vj~25551)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Gracious Outdoor Dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gracious-outdoor-dining-pj-vj~25533)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Japanese-Inspired Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/japanese-inspired-contemporary-pj-vj~25530)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Victorian Home on Mt Tabor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victorian-home-on-mt-tabor-pj-vj~385603)
  - Location: Portland, OR
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: Featured on Houzz: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21198890/list/Major-Remodel--Restoring-a-Queen-Anne-to-Glory This project was an extensive remodel of a lovely, old Victorian house in the Mount Tabor neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. The original house had seen a series of "unfortunate remodels" in the 1970's: the kitchen and dining rooms were dark and cramped. In addition, an L shaped sun room had been added, wrapping around the house on two sides, cutting off all direct light to both the kitc…

[See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/samuel-h-williamson-associates-pfvwus-pf~1384216402)

## Ideabooks

- [Trellises](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143845253/list/trellises) — 5 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/shwa)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Beautiful!  Can you please ID the walkway material?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please identify the walkway material?  Thank you.

A: It's poured concrete.

**Q: Folding Chairs** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where'd you find the folding chairs?  Are they as comfortable as they look?

A: This garden was built many years ago, and we no longer have that info.  I believe they are quite comfortable!  If you do a web search for "teak folding chair", you should be able to find something similar.

**Q: Evergreen** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the evergreen in the foreground?

A: That is a mugo pine.

**Q: Will chrome hold up,as well out side as others like bronze?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Just need advice on what kind of shower head I need for an outdoor shower? Such as the mental?

A: Chrome does hold up well outdoors (remember it's used on cars).  Just make sure it's a good-quality fixture.  A salesperson at a plumbing distributor should be able to give advice on which of their fixtures would do well outdoors.

**Q: Fire pit** *(in Photo Questions)*

Did you run gas line to the fire pits. And is it too late to do after concrete is laid out?

A: These are wood-burning, not gas.  If you wanted to do something like this with gas, the piping would need to be put in before the paving.

**Q: Really th** *(in Photo Questions)*

Really like the hinges. Where can I find them?

A: These were made by Kayne and Son Custom Forged Hardware.  Their website is: http://www.customforgedhardware.com.  I hope that helps!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-20.*