About us

President of The Civita Institute, a nonprofit arts and architecture organization with facilities in Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy.

Past President and chairperson for the Educational Programs and Facilities committees for The Civita Institute.

Senior Landscape Designer at a leading firm in Seattle, Patty is also the co-founder of Farre-Stevenson Architettura, an architecture and landscape studio in Rome, Italy, specializing in residential and cultural projects. Having spent more than a decade in Rome, she has developed an in-depth understanding of the region and has traveled extensively throughout it. Proficient in Italian, Patty brings an international perspective to her work, combining extensive experience with a commitment to designing sustainable, meaningful spaces that strengthen the connection between people and their environments.

Founding partner of GCH, Jeff has shaped the firm’s vision since its inception. With over 30 years of experience in planning and landscape architecture, he has led projects across more than 25 countries, including extended periods living and working in Europe and Asia. In 2023, he was awarded a Fellowship from the Civita Institute, spending a month in Italy immersed in the study of historic landscapes and urban spaces. During the Fellowship, he developed a sustainability report for Civita and conducted an analysis of its plazas, exploring their spatial dynamics and potential for future preservation and enhancement.