--- title: "The Whiskey Porch — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-whiskey-porch-pfvwus-pf~1832187837 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1832187837.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Whiskey Porch" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d5b3cb080ce48203_9258-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "101 W. Goodwin St. #3144, Prescott, Arizona 86303, United States" latitude: 34.4958 longitude: -112.3783 phone: "(928) 235-5803" website: https://thewhiskeyporch.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 2 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # The Whiskey Porch Original Houzz profile: [The Whiskey Porch](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-whiskey-porch-pfvwus-pf~1832187837) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Prescott, AZ - **Serves:** Prescott Valley, Prescott, Sedona, Williamson, Dewey-Humboldt, Mayer, Dewey, Humboldt, Northern Arizona, Skull Valley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2023–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - Woman owned Home, Garden & Lifestyle Design Studio ARCHITECTURAL & LANDSCAPE DESIGN We design timeless homes and gardens as one cohesive whole - bringing together architecture, landscape, and the rhythms of seasonal living from our high-country studio in Prescott, Arizona. View our portfolio on our website. Join the conversation at Letters from The Whiskey Porch for seasonal design inspiration and lifestyle stories at letters.thewhiskeyporch.com ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Floor Plans - Space Planning - Historic Building Conservation - Art Selection - Color Consultations - Color Consulting - Decluttering - Design Consultation - Downsizing - Furniture Selection - Garden Design - Historic Bungalow living - Interior Design - Landscape Design - Small Home Design ### Areas Served - Prescott Valley - Prescott - Sedona - Williamson - Dewey-Humboldt - Mayer - Dewey - Humboldt - Northern Arizona - Skull Valley ### Typical Job Cost $500 - 10,000 $500 - 10,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Whiskey Porch | | Address | 101 W. Goodwin St. \#3144, Prescott, Arizona 86303, United States | | Phone | (928) 235-5803 | | Website | https://thewhiskeyporch.com | | Followers on Houzz | 2 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/thewhiskeyporch - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewhiskeyporch - Blog — https://www.thewhiskeyporch.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Whiskey Porch](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/the-whiskey-porch-pfvwus-pf~1832187837) - **Website:** https://thewhiskeyporch.com - **Phone:** (928) 235-5803 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2023–2025), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Association of Professional Landscape Designers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-professional-landscape-designers-pfvwus-pf~92795973) - [AIBD - American Institute of Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aibd-american-institute-of-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1544540709) - [APLD - Arizona Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/apld-arizona-chapter-pfvwus-pf~1738076900) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 48.0 ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Jessica Ebel, May 2026** > It’s been so delightful to work with Miriam from The Whiskey Porch. When we moved to Prescott and bought a fixer-upper, I knew the front and side yards would need a lot of work. However, I was intimidated to be starting from scratch. I had a million ideas and a yard full of bare, boring dirt! > > Miriam helped me uncover the purpose behind the project, so we could design a space that was both beautiful and functional. She has a deep understanding of what grows well in Prescott, and she was comfortable telling me “no” if a certain plant would not do well in a certain spot. Her top priority is to design a landscape where plants will thrive, and homeowners will feel successful. > > Throughout the project, she listened, asked great questions, and accommodated changes to incorporate our favorite flowers and veggies. With her flexibility and creativity, we were able to find plants that would “be a good fit” for each area of the yard. It was such a relief to have someone with deep knowledge of native, drought-tolerant, budget-friendly species for our exact microclimate. I was so impressed with her expertise, and she had so many thoughtful tips that could only be learned through her wealth of gardening experience in the area. > > Miriam was professional, honest, and reliable with communication throughout the process, and we are so pleased with the final design. I hope that her advice and attention to detail will help me as I bring these plans to life in our garden. > > And~ If you are looking for design services in Prescott, you are in capable, experienced hands with @MiriamCarlson-Maier from The Whiskey Porch! **Comment from The Whiskey Porch:** > So kind of you Jess, to take the time to write a nice post. It was a fun project and I'm so excited to see it come to life. I hope you'll share project images! ~Miriam **★★★★★ — Kim Thompson, April 2024** > Miriam was so great to work with! She kept on schedule with our project and really listened to what our desires were for our yard. We have a very large space and she did such a great job planning it out to make it feel cohesive. She was friendly and pleasant to work with. We would definitely recommend her service! **Comment from The Whiskey Porch:** > Hi Kim, It was wonderful to work with you and your husband on your amazing property. I can't wait to see progress images. **★★★★★ — Michele West, Jan. 2024** > My husband and I met with Miriam to discuss our whole home remodeling project. We are so glad that we did! Miriam exceeded our expectations. She was professional, creative and we will certainly be utilizing her services again when it is time to tackle our exterior landscaping project. > > Miriam developed an entire floor plan, lighting plan, and demolition schedule for us. Her creativity really showed as the ideas she came up with were some that my husband and I had not even considered! Miriam recommended several contractors that she has worked with personally. The peace of mind that gave me cannot be beat! We are thrilled for the work to begin on our forever home! **Comment from The Whiskey Porch:** > Thank you Michele for your review and collaboration during our project. It was fun! **★★★★★ — barb500bc, Sept. 2023** > When I bought an historic bungalow in Prescott a year ago, I had no idea of how to convert the large weedy lot into a beautiful, useable yard for my two corgis and me. > > Solution found! A call to The Whiskey Porch, a landscape design service, put me in touch with Miriam Carlson-Maier > We connected immediately! > > Miriam and I spoke at length about what I wanted: a deck, a garage or carport, a shaded sitting area and a place for the dogs to run. She then came up with sketches which were refined to match my budget. For example, a wraparound deck connecting the front porch to the new backyard was eliminated. We opted instead for a spacious redwood deck, encircling a massive juniper tree and enhancing the style of the house. One of Miriam’s proficiencies, which I greatly appreciate, is staying on top of costs by keeping track of contractor’s estimates and actual bills. > > I discovered she has not only an artist’s eye but the very practical set of skills to transform a yard from unknown mounds of buried rubble to a very distinctive space with paths, plantings and seating areas. > Sketches became a detailed plan of tree and plant placement, a kitchen patio, paths and lighting. > > Miriam functioned as a general contractor. She helped me select builders, electricians and landscapers as well as specialty trades in order to make our plan come to life. She oversaw each aspect of the project and did her best to keep all on schedule. > > Projects like this always hold surprises but it seemed like Miriam was never stumped for a way to get around them. Gas lines are not always where you might expect, (she worked with the heavy machinery operator to avoid a disruption), enormous piles of concrete from decades past needed to be removed or incorporated into the terracing. > > Besides building knowledge, Miriam is an accomplished master gardener. Her plant suggestions are unique, hardy and suited to our area. It is extraordinary how her selections flow together throughout the project. All was thoughtful: the Deodar cedar was carefully placed to screen nearby houses as well as to plan for its eventual growth. > > One more important note was her color advice. My new storage shed would have been ho-hum without Miriam’s ability with color – finding a paint shade that enhances without dominating the rest of the yard. This same sense of color is apparent in the plants and shrubs. One example is the burst of blue in the hardy plumbago, beautifying the planter wall. > > If you are considering updating your surroundings, do not hesitate to choose Miriam and The Whiskey Porch. She is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with! **Comment from The Whiskey Porch:** > Thanks so much Barb for this detailed review. Clients like you and the result of the work is the reason I love doing what I do so much. Your property is a stunner now!!! Thank you for the opportunity. **★★★★★ — C&M's Landscaping, March 2022** > Miriam was a pleasure to work with during our design process. She was very professional and was able to create a clean and detailed plan for our project. Miriam was also great at communicating with us and ensured that our plan was created in a timely manner while meeting all our expectations. Will definitely be using her services again! **Comment from The Whiskey Porch:** > Thanks so much C&M. It is always great working with you. Looking forward to more projects! **★★★★★ — bethblythe, Feb. 2022** > I may be biased because Miriam is my friend, but I've watched her over the years as she's finessed her brand and built up her business, and it is an impressive thing to see! She has both KNACK and KNOWLEDGE of all things home- and garden-related; knack in that she has a natural flair and eye for beauty and balance, and knowledge in that she has taken the time and steps to become educated about everything from plants to photography, hardscape to home remodeling, color to contractors, demo to design. I've benefitted from her abundant knowledge in landscaping and home projects and can say from experience that she is an articulate, detail-oriented professional who really listens to you then works tirelessly to make your project or dream home a reality. Take advantage of her free meet-n-greet to discuss your vision--you'll be so glad you did! **★★★★★ — gwenllyn, Oct. 2021** > Miriam is a highly experienced and creative talent. She has great listening and communication skills. I highly recommend her for any garden design project. **Comment from The Whiskey Porch:** > Thanks so much for taking a moment to post your review, @gwenllyn. It was a pleasure to work with you and I look forward to staying in touch. ## Selected projects - [Timber Ridge Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timber-ridge-home-remodel-pj-vj~7495048) - Location: Prescott, AZ - Photos: 1 - [Meadow Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meadow-landscape-pj-vj~7495045) - Location: Prescott, AZ - Photos: 1 - [Casa Parajos Todos Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-parajos-todos-cottage-pj-vj~7495037) - Location: Prescott, AZ - Photos: 5 - [Juniper Hill Cottage 1924 Craftsman Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/juniper-hill-cottage-1924-craftsman-bungalow-pj-vj~5820402) - Location: Prescott, AZ - Photos: 27 - Description: ​A 1924 historic craftsman bungalow, completely renovated inside and out with a nordic inspired flare, exceptional workmanship, and luxurious organic gardens surrounding the home. Downtown Prescott, AZ. 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