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About Eventide
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Sam's Story
The magic of lighting captured my heart as a kid in community theater, where I first discovered the power of illumination to transform a space and tell a story. By the time I was tall enough to operate a spotlight, I was hooked.
My journey led me from lighting concerts at Coral Sky Amphitheater, to crafting atmospheres in TV studios and nightclubs; earning my Masters of Fine Arts in Lighting Design, and managing large-scale corporate events in Chicago. Light has always been my guide, my passion, and my craft.
In 2020, like many in live entertainment, I faced a sudden pause. That pause led me home to Florida, where I discovered a new calling in outdoor and landscape lighting — a fresh canvas that reignited my creativity and allowed me to reconnect with the joy of transforming environments with light.
Now, more than 25 years since entering the professional lighting space, I’m still chasing that same awe and wonder I felt as a kid—bringing beauty, elegance and life to the spaces we illuminate at Eventide Lighting Company.
-Sam Byers, MFA
How Eventide Began
Eventide Lighting Company grew out of several years of landscape lighting work completed in collaboration with DIGG Gardens, a locally established landscaping company on the Treasure Coast.
As lighting projects continued to expand, the opportunity emerged to create a studio dedicated exclusively to outdoor lighting design. In May 2025, Eventide Lighting Company was established as its own LLC while continuing to collaborate closely with DIGG Gardens.
Today, Eventide continues as a small studio dedicated to thoughtful lighting design and careful craftsmanship.
About us
Sam's Story
The magic of lighting captured my heart as a kid in community theater, where I first discovered the power of illumination to transform a space and tell a story. By the time I was tall enough to operate a spotlight, I was hooked.
My journey led me from lighting concerts at Coral Sky Amphitheater, to crafting atmospheres in TV studios and nightclubs; earning my Masters of Fine Arts in Lighting Design, and managing large-scale corporate events in Chicago. Light has always been my guide, my passion, and my craft.
In 2020, like many in live entertainment, I faced a sudden pause. That pause led me home to Florida, where I discovered a new calling in outdoor and landscape lighting — a fresh canvas that reignited my creativity and allowed me to reconnect with the joy of transforming environments with light.
Now, more than 25 years since entering the professional lighting space, I’m still chasing that same awe and wonder I felt as a kid—bringing beauty, elegance and life to every space we touch at Eventide Lighting Company.
-Sam Byers, MFA
Our Process
Steps to Your Dream Evenings
1. Consult
We begin with a personalized consultation to learn your needs.
2. Design
We document what we learned from the consultation and provide necessary plans for implementation.
3. Procurement
We source quality materials based upon educated knowledge. We don't do cheap.
4. Execute
Our skilled team transforms your space with precision and care.
Our Philosophy
The goal of outdoor lighting is not simply to illuminate a property, but to define the atmosphere of a landscape after dark.
Thoughtful lighting reveals architecture, trees, and pathways while preserving the quiet character of the environment. When balanced carefully, light adds depth and presence without overwhelming the space.
At Eventide, the focus is on restraint, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the landscape itself. The best lighting rarely calls attention to its source. It simply allows outdoor spaces to feel alive long after sunset.
Observation
Every property has its own structure. Lighting begins by studying the architecture, landscape, and natural sightlines that define the space.
Focus
Not every element of a landscape needs equal brightness. Light is layered carefully so the eye moves naturally through the environment.
Restraint
The most effective lighting is often the least noticeable. Fixtures are concealed and illumination is kept subtle so the landscape remains the center of attention.
Our Process
An approach guided by observation, focus and restraint.
Giving Back
Eventide is proud to support the work of Coastal Connections through an ongoing sponsorship of their Vero Beach office property.
The project includes thoughtfully designed outdoor lighting that incorporates turtle-friendly and wildlife-conscious practices appropriate to Florida’s coastal environment.
Supporting organizations that protect the Treasure Coast reflects the same philosophy that guides our lighting work: thoughtful design, environmental awareness, and respect for the natural landscape.