PRINCIPALS

  • Amy Hovis

    Amy has amassed a body of work that includes design, art, film, landscape, and construction. Hovis has been a Principal at Eden for over twelve years, leading the company to where it is today. Hovis manages large scale productions of all kinds from concept to completion, coordinating crews, talent, equipment, materials, locations, and budgets. A common factor in all of Hovis’ work is a personal connection to her clients and crews founded on trust and mutual respect, leading teams to accomplish the best end results for her projects.

    She is also an Owner/Designer of Barton Springs Nursery, an inspiring design-driven Garden Center in Austin that specializes in native plants.

  • Kirsten Rechnitz

    Kirsten has been working the Land + Plants + Art world for her entire adult life as a Artist/Designer and Wilderness/Survivalist Teacher/Expert. She is a Principal at Eden and leads the team through each project from concept to completion. She is also our Project Manager on construction and every client's point of contact throughout their project. Her extreme attention to detail combined with her ability to "get shit done" are her most obvious superpowers, as she effortlessly manages crews, design teams, schedules, machinery and design concepts through their various stages, literally moving mountains (of dirt) to get us there. 

    Kirsten continues to make art, teach primitive living skills and travel. She became a Partner at Eden in 2022 and now leads the teams in everything they do.

  • Casey Mathis

    Casey has worked in various roles throughout the plant and design world, as well as grown successful companies. With strengths in multitasking and project management, her expertise as a horticulturist and her knowledge of the construction industry compels high-quality work alongside a no-nonsense attitude. In her free time, Casey enjoys living her life to the fullest, following a motto of "work hard, play harder". She loves riding motorcycles, traveling, and spending time outdoors.

    Casey remains grounded in her love for nature and her commitment to sustainability. She works with enthusiasm while sharing her passion for the outdoors and encouraging others to appreciate the beauty of nature. Casey became a partner of Eden in 2022 and has continuously kicked ass in designing clients' dream landscapes.