Logo for Nature's Rhythm Design Studio featuring a circular emblem with three stylized trees, interconnected lines, and the text "Where Nature Meets Craftsman Hands" surrounding the trees. Below the emblem, the text reads "Nature's Rhythm Design Studio."

Crafted Outdoor Living, Shaped by Nature.

Residential landscape architecture, property master planning, and crafted outdoor spaces across Greenville, Travelers Rest, and the Upstate.

Landscapes that feel at home with the architecture and the land. We bring a clear design vision from the first site study through installation, shaping outdoor spaces for the way you live.

Selected Work

Landscape Sculpture Residential

A landscape shaped around the simple pleasure of wandering — where water, planting, sculpture, and movement reveal themselves gradually beneath a wooded canopy.

The Wandering Garden

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Rooted in Purpose

Founded by Jesse Conway and Steve Kurtz, the studio brings a shared respect for the land to every commission.

After serving in the U.S. Army and medically retiring as a disabled veteran, Jesse pursued landscape architecture with a renewed appreciation for the restorative power of nature. Together with Steve’s design leadership and collaborative approach, that vision evolved into a firm grounded in stewardship, craftsmanship, and intentional design.

Today, NRDS creates timeless outdoor environments shaped by purpose, experience, and a deep respect for the way people live outdoors.

Journal Publications

  • Garden with rocks, plants, and a small waterfall from a large flat stone, with a white fence and trees in the background.

    Travelers Rest Here

    We are privileged to have our custom design work featured in Travelers Rest Here. The project showcases our commitment to thoughtful, nature-inspired landscapes all woven together in harmony with the client’s lifestyle and surroundings.

    TR Here Link

  • Anderson Magazine

    We are honored to have our project, A Natural Welcome Home, highlighted in Anderson Magazine. The publication showcases the thoughtful design, natural elements, and intentional details that make this residence a welcoming retreat.

    Anderson Magazine Link
  • Group of people standing outside in front of a building during a ribbon-cutting event. Two women are holding a large sign that reads 'Greater Travelers Rest Chamber of Commerce,' with one woman on each end of the ribbon. The group is clapping and smiling, celebrating the occasion.

    South Carolina Voyager

    We are honored to have our story featured in South Carolina Voyager. The publication highlights our passion for nature, creativity, and the intentional vision behind our work and life.

    South Carolina Voyager Link
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