The Art of the Living Landscape.
A boutique studio rooted in horticultural mastery, artistic balance, and generational expertise.
Our Heritage & Philosophy
Landscapes are our medium—and we shape them with uncompromising attention.
Velora Landscape was founded on a simple premise: outdoor spaces should feel like personal retreats. Guided by generational knowledge of Florida’s subtropical climate, an eye for architectural balance, and recognized with Parade of Homes design honors, we have evolved into a boutique design firm specializing in resort-style residential grounds and estate developments.
We do not shop from local commercial resale yards. Instead, we travel the state to hand-select specimen palms, rare exotics, and natural stones directly from top growers and quarries. Every element is chosen with deep foresight into how it will grow, settle, and mature over time.
“Our board and owners agree: our grounds have never looked more extraordinary.”
— Jack G., Nautilus at Holmes Beach
The Effortless Client Experience
True boutique design means friction is removed. From our first conversation to the final placement of a specimen palm, your journey is entirely bespoke.
01
The Vision
We walk your grounds to read the land—absorbing its architectural context, microclimates, and mature legacy flora to see what should be celebrated before drawing a single line.
02
The Blueprint
Precision CAD modeling maps every hardscape line, botanical layer, and lighting fixture to your footprint before soil is moved.
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The Sourcing
We bypass standard suppliers, traveling the state to personally hand-select the most exceptional materials, stone, and flora.
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The Legacy
Landscapes are living art. We remain by your side as your sanctuary matures, ensuring its design endures for generations.
Leadership & Design Team
Jason Drabant
FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP)
Bringing over two decades of executive experience, Jason leads client relations and operational quality with thoughtful, measured guidance. As an FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional—the industry’s benchmark for advanced plant identification, soil health, and landscape management—he ensures every project is executed with technical precision and effortless client care. An avid outdoorsman and fisherman, Jason’s deep respect for Florida’s natural environment informs his commitment to crafting enduring outdoor spaces.
Kaleigh Ambrose
Landscape Designer & Environmental Specialist
With more than a decade of specialized design experience, Kaleigh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Lake Forest College, where her fieldwork along coastal and river ecosystems shaped her deep understanding of flora and fauna. Her designs artfully balance rare ornamental specimens with resilient native plants, creating ecologically rich sanctuaries that attract native wildlife while maintaining architectural elegance. Outside the studio, Kaleigh is a passionate birder and gardener who continually draws inspiration from Florida’s native trails and coastal ecosystems.
Carson Matthews
Project Orchestration & Field Sourcing
Carson oversees the precise translation of CAD blueprints into living reality on-site. Specializing in hardscape integration and material procurement, he works directly with our private network of growers and stone quarries across Florida to ensure every palm, boulder, and architectural element meets Velora’s strict standards for scale, health, and visual balance. His meticulous attention to installation craft ensures every estate design is brought to life flawlessly and without friction.
Design Insight
Designing for Maturation & Growth Foresight
A common flaw in standard landscape design is overplanting for immediate fullness, which leads to overcrowded, suffocated gardens within three years. We design with horticultural foresight—placing palms and living botanicals where they have room to breathe, thrive, and reach their full architectural potential over 5, 10, and 20 years.