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Mound, Minnesota

Luxury Landscape Design & Outdoor Living, Near Lake Minnetonka

Rare Landscapes designs and builds luxury outdoor living spaces in Mound, MN and around Lake Minnetonka. From 3D landscape design to pools, patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, lighting, and custom backyard retreats, every project is planned with intention and built around the way you want to live outside.

Luxury outdoor living designed and built in Mound, MN and around Lake Minnetonka.

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Will Archuleta, founder of Rare Landscapes
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Behind the work

A Landscape Design-First Approach, Led Start to Finish

Rare Landscapes is led by Will Archuleta, who works directly with homeowners to design and build outdoor spaces that feel intentional, personal, and connected to the home.

At Rare Landscapes, we believe your outdoor space should be as intentional, luxurious, and finely crafted as the interior of your home. We specialize in elite, full-service outdoor living design, transforming high-end residential properties into bespoke, resort-style sanctuaries.

From architectural hardscaping and custom pools to curated botanical designs and state-of-the-art outdoor kitchens, our work blends seamless functionality with breathtaking aesthetics. We don't just alter terrains; we elevate lifestyles. For clients who demand the extraordinary, Rare Landscapes delivers outdoor living that is, truly, rare.

Great outdoor spaces start with a clear design, not a guess.
Will Archuleta
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Reviews

What Homeowners Say About Rare Landscapes

Homeowners trust Rare Landscapes for design-led outdoor living projects that feel personal, refined, and built around the property. Rated 4.3 stars across 24 Google reviews — browse every 5-star review below, or open the full list on Google.

★★★★★
Google

We recently worked with Will at Rare Landscapes to redesign and replace our old paver patio, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Will created a beautiful patio design while also reusing our existing pavers, which helped us maintain our budget without sacrificing quality or appearance. What stood out most was how involved and communicative Will was throughout the entire project. Highly recommend Will and Rare Landscapes if you’re looking for creative design, professionalism, and great value.

Todd WhiteGoogle Review
★★★★★
Google

We had a dead lawn after we bought the place in winter. Bill came in with his crew, removed the lawn, took out the tree blocking the front of our wonderful home and installed class 5 to store our truck and boat. Fantastic work. On time, responsive, great quality work, great price, nice and professional crew.

Joey ReillyGoogle Review
★★★★★
Google

We had a great experience working with Bill and his team. Very professional work and the results were outstanding. Added a top level rock wall, modified existing steps to make safer and added more interesting curve and additional level, and replaced old stone walk way with nicely color contrasting pavers.

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What we do

Landscape Design & Outdoor Living Services Near Lake Minnetonka

Rare Landscapes designs and builds complete outdoor living spaces for high-end residential properties near Lake Minnetonka. Each service can stand alone, but the strongest projects bring multiple elements together into one intentional backyard design.

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3D Landscape Design

Custom outdoor living plans that help you see the space, layout, and details before the project begins.
02

Landscape Design

Custom landscape design that blends hardscape, planting, and premium materials into one cohesive outdoor living plan.
03

Custom Swimming Pools

Custom pool layouts, poolside patios, landscaping, lighting, and full backyard pool environments.
04

Patio Design & Installation

Paver patios, natural stone patios, poolside patios, and outdoor entertaining areas.
05

Decks

Maintenance-free decks, cedar decks, and premium wood options such as Ipe.
06

Pergolas & Pavilions

Outdoor structures that add shade, comfort, architecture, and year-round usability.
07

Retaining Walls

Block, boulder, and outcropping walls designed to shape the property and support the space.
08

Outdoor Kitchens & Bars

Custom outdoor cooking, dining, and entertaining areas.
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Outdoor Living Design

Complete outdoor living plans that connect patios, kitchens, fire features, lighting, and more.
10

Fireplaces & Fire Pits

Fire features that create warmth, gathering space, and a natural focal point.
11

Driveways

Paver and concrete driveway solutions designed to complement the home and landscape.
12

Landscape Lighting

Outdoor LED and landscape lighting that brings the space to life after sunset.
13

Saunas

Custom sauna integrations for homeowners who want a private wellness-focused outdoor retreat.
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Screened-in Porches

Three-season and four-season porches, including motorized screen solutions.
3D Landscape Design

See Your 3D Landscape Design Before You Build

Rare Landscapes uses a design-first process so homeowners can see the layout, flow, materials, structures, lighting, and overall feel of the space before the project is estimated and scheduled.

3D landscape design rendering by Rare Landscapes
  • 01Visualize the full outdoor space before construction
  • 02Align the design with the style of the home
  • 03Plan pools, patios, structures, lighting, and landscaping together
  • 04Build a clearer scope before the final estimate
  • 05Reduce surprises before work begins
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Luxury Outdoor Living, Elevated

  • Built around the home's architecture
  • Designed for the way your family lives
  • Materials, lighting & landscaping, planned together
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Why Choose Us

Why Choose Rare Landscapes?

Rare Landscapes is built for homeowners who want more than basic landscaping. The process is design-first, personal, and focused on creating outdoor spaces that feel intentional, premium, and connected to the home.

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  • Personally led by Will Archuleta
  • Design-first outdoor living process
  • 3D visuals before construction starts
  • Luxury materials and refined details
  • Complete outdoor living design and build
  • Experience with high-end residential properties
  • Strong focus on communication and planning
  • Serving Mound and the Lake Minnetonka area
How it works

Our Clear Landscape Design-Build Process

From the first conversation to a final walkthrough, every project moves through the same considered sequence, designed first, then built.

Finished luxury outdoor living space at dusk
From designTo delivery
  1. 01
    Consultation
    We learn about the property, goals, style, scope, and how you want to use the space.
  2. 02
    3D Design
    We help you see the layout, flow, materials, and major features before construction begins.
  3. 03
    Finalize the Design
    We refine the layout, materials, details, and project scope.
  4. 04
    Estimate
    You receive real numbers based on a real scope.
  5. 05
    Schedule & Permit
    We organize the timeline, HOA needs, city requirements, and project preparation.
  6. 06
    Build & Oversight
    The project moves into construction with clear communication and direct oversight.
  7. 07
    Final Walkthrough
    Every detail is reviewed before the project is complete.
  8. 08
    Follow-Up
    A season later, still in touch.
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Where we work

Outdoor Living Design Around Lake Minnetonka

Rare Landscapes serves homeowners throughout Mound, Minnetrista, Orono, Wayzata, Excelsior, Medina, Long Lake, Minnetonka Beach, Tonka Bay, Shorewood, Deephaven, Greenwood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Chanhassen, and surrounding areas in Hennepin and Carver counties.

Serving High-End Residential Outdoor Living Projects In:
MoundMinnetristaOronoWayzataExcelsiorMedinaLong LakeMinnetonka BeachTonka BayShorewoodDeephavenGreenwoodMinnetonkaPlymouthChanhassen
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Questions

Questions, answered before you ask.

A few of the things homeowners most often ask before beginning a project with Rare Landscapes. Have one we haven't covered? Reach out. Will would rather answer it directly.

Yes. Rare Landscapes offers consultations for homeowners who are interested in planning an outdoor living project.
Yes. 3D design is a major part of the Rare Landscapes process and helps homeowners visualize the space before construction begins.
We offer design packages to fit a range of budgets — Digital Sketch, 2D CAD, and 3D realistic rendering, ranging from $800 to $6,000.
It varies with project scope, but the average is anywhere from 5 to 45 days.
Real estate agents say absolutely yes — provided the work stays in line with the property's overall value.
A common range is 15%–20% of property value, depending on scope and goals.
Our communication, quality workmanship, rare design, white-glove experience, and family-like relationships.
Yes. Rare Landscapes specializes in complete outdoor living design — pools, patios, kitchens, structures, lighting, planting, and hardscape planned as one cohesive backyard.
We serve Mound, Minnetrista, Orono, Wayzata, Excelsior, Medina, Long Lake, Minnetonka Beach, Tonka Bay, Shorewood, Deephaven, Greenwood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Chanhassen, and nearby communities.
Yes. Custom swimming pools, patios, outdoor kitchens and bars, fireplaces and fire pits, decks, structures, lighting, and more — designed and built together.
Yes. Many homeowners plan the full outdoor vision first with 3D design, then build in phases based on timeline and budget.
Rare Landscapes outdoor living project near Lake Minnetonka
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outdoor space?

We don't just landscape. We build legacy spaces where memories are made.

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LocationRare Landscapes
2361 Wilshire Blvd
Mound, MN 55364

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