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Waterside Retreat: Quiet Riverfront Terrace and Dock

Located on Thousand Islands in Clayton, N.Y., this sprawling property boasts several outdoor spaces that overlook the St. Lawrence River. At the top of the steps, the owners have access to a patio with a pergola-covered dining area, while down below, the bluestone pavers give way to a wooden dock that sits right on the water.

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Photo: Charles Wainwright & Mariane Wheatley-Miller. From: A. J. Miller Landscape Architecture.

Planters and Riverfront Dock

Large planters lend color and life to these docks, overlooking the St. Lawrence River in Clayton, NY.

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Photo: Charles Wainwright & Mariane Wheatley-Miller. From: A. J. Miller Landscape Architecture.

Riverfront Patio and Dock

At this riverfront home, the outdoor spaces are plentiful and varied, from the dock dotted with planters to the vine-covered pergola and bluestone terraces.

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Photo: Charles Wainwright & Mariane Wheatley-Miller. From: A. J. Miller Landscape Architecture.

Riverfront Dock With Planters

Comfy seating with earth-toned stripes and a series of planters soften the look of this riverfront dock and invite visitors to stay awhile.

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Photo: Charles Wainwright & Mariane Wheatley-Miller. From: A. J. Miller Landscape Architecture.

Riverfront Patio With Pergola

Red flowers and foliage plants spill over their containers on this riverfront terrace. For a shady retreat, chairs and tables are tucked beneath a pergola.

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