Betsy Biesenbach Special to The Roanoke Times Cyndy and Brian Unwinâs house on Wellington Drive sits high on a ridge overlooking the treeline, with spectacular views in every direction. The front yard is relatively flat, but 30 feet from the back of the house, the yard drops off steeply into a wooded ravine. While many gardeners might find a landscape like this frustrating to work with, Cyndy Unwin revels in it. Due to the variations in elevation, she said, âThis place has every kind of climate to grow in.â The Unwins spent most of their married life traveling from state to state as Brian, a physician, was stationed at various Army bases throughout his 29-year career.