Initially, the half-acre garden was filled with debris, boulders, and years of accumulated trash.
 This was stripped and cleaned until it was suitable for the installation of a garden.
 The main garden was initially designed by South Carolina landscape designer Taylor Drayton Nelson of Magnolia Gardens.
Over the next several growing seasons, the basic structure of the garden was formalized through patterns of everyday use, and eventually large plants were added.

The garden itself has an open plan, with a central gravel picnic area surrounded by grassy, tree-covered hills.
 A tunnel through a hill gives novel access to the periphery, and irregular stone paths carry the visitor abroad amongst evergreens and cherries.
A swinging, double entrance gate, built from scrap materials on site, provides a public entryway directly from the street.
  Sculpture from various artists complements nature’s efforts.

Just beyond the garden, a welding and fabrication studio is housed in shipping containers.
 Four containers have been converted to a two-story usable space.
 Downstairs, a bar and restaurant operate during events and performances.
 Second-floor access is provided by an outdoor spiral staircase.
 Upstairs is home to a music studio.
Initially, the half-acre garden was filled with debris, boulders, and years of accumulated trash.  This was stripped and cleaned until it was suitable for the installation of a garden.  The main garden was initially designed by South Carolina landscape designer Taylor Drayton Nelson of Magnolia Gardens. Over the next several growing seasons, the basic structure of the garden was formalized through patterns of everyday use, and eventually large plants were added.
The garden itself has an open plan, with a central gravel picnic area surrounded by grassy, tree-covered hills.  A tunnel through a hill gives novel access to the periphery, and irregular stone paths carry the visitor abroad amongst evergreens and cherries. A swinging, double entrance gate, built from scrap materials on site, provides a public entryway directly from the street.   Sculpture from various artists complements nature’s efforts.
Just beyond the garden, a welding and fabrication studio is housed in shipping containers.  Four containers have been converted to a two-story usable space.  Downstairs, a bar and restaurant operate during events and performances.  Second-floor access is provided by an outdoor spiral staircase.  Upstairs is home to a music studio.
Pioneer Works