From Member to Brand Partner: Wild Birch Design Joins VRD

How Kate Robinson went from member to must-have collaborator for designers who want more.

While she started out as a VRD member seeking connection and mentorship, Kate now brings her landscape expertise to the entire community as a brand partner.

If you’ve ever wished you had a landscape expert on speed dial—someone who truly understands the realities of design life and loves to collaborate—meet your new go-to: Wild Birch Design.

Wild Birch Design, led by longtime VRD member and now brand partner Kate Robinson, is joining the VRD community as our dedicated landscape resource. Before stepping into this brand partner role, Kate was one of us: a designer searching for deeper connection, real mentorship, and a way to share her landscape experience.

Who is Kate Robinson?

Kate is so much more than a landscape designer. She’s a seasoned visual creative with over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning landscape and interior design, tourism, and hospitality. She’s deeply rooted in Vermont, her passion for blending indoor and outdoor spaces started at the foot of Smuggler’s Notch, in a town where travel and connection are a way of life. With a degree in Sustainable Landscape Horticulture, an interior design certification, and a background in horticulture and agriculture, Kate brings a rare mix of practical know-how and creative depth to every project.

With a degree in Sustainable Landscape Horticulture and an interior design certification, Kate blends hands-on expertise and creative vision in every project.

Her approach is holistic and inclusive. Kate has crafted destination getaways for people with a wide range of cognitive and physical abilities, built strong ties within local Vermont communities, and always brings a nurturing, collaborative spirit to her work. For her, every space, inside or out, should invite well-being, spark connection, and create a sense of belonging.

From Member to Brand Partner

When Kate first joined VRD, she was looking for what so many of us crave: a supportive community, real expertise, and a place to grow her business while having a little fun along the way. She quickly became the go-to for everything landscape, helping fellow members confidently expand their services and support outdoor projects across residential, commercial, and vacation rental spaces.

Now, as a VRD brand partner, Kate is here to support even more designers, making landscape design accessible, collaborative, and genuinely enjoyable. Her mission? To help you say yes to landscape projects, wow your clients, and create unforgettable outdoor spaces.

Deeply rooted in Vermont, Kate’s passion for connecting indoor and outdoor spaces began at the foot of Smuggler’s Notch, in a town shaped by travel and community.

What Makes Wild Birch Design Different?

• Flexible consulting for everything from site planning to planting strategies

• A collaborative, virtual landscape design process, designer-led from start to finish

• Full-scope partnership for projects where landscape takes center stage

• Priority scheduling and early access to new offerings, by our community, for our community

Kate’s here to help VRD designers deliver incredible landscapes, expand their services, and build genuine connection, no gatekeeping, no guesswork. She’s just as excited to support your next project as you are to have her on your team.

Ready to get started? Connect with Kate at wildbirchdesign.com or keep an eye out for her in the VRD community. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create together.

Kate creates welcoming getaways for guests of all abilities and brings a nurturing, collaborative spirit to every project.

Not a VRD member yet? Now’s your chance to join a community built for designers, by designers. Get direct access to experts like Kate, industry partnerships, exclusive resources, and the kind of support you won’t find anywhere else. Learn more about becoming a VRD member here and see what’s possible when you have the right people in your corner.

Already a member? Log into your dashboard or the VRD app and check out the brand partner directory for more details on Wild Birch Design, including your exclusive member pricing and perks.