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Outdoor Living Master Planning
Cooking, dining, lounge, and fire zones are mapped into one connected layout before construction starts. This keeps your backyard feeling like a single space, not a row of separate projects.
Rare Landscapes
Outdoor Living Design Near Lake Minnetonka
Rare Landscapes creates custom outdoor living design in Mound, MN for homeowners near Lake Minnetonka who want a backyard built for cooking, dining, and entertaining outdoors. Every space is planned as one cohesive design, not a set of separate features, led personally by founder Will Archuleta.
Behind the work
Why Homeowners Choose Rare Landscapes for Outdoor Living Design
Rare Landscapes is led personally by founder Will Archuleta, who plans and oversees every outdoor living design project near Mound, MN and Lake Minnetonka from first concept to final walkthrough.
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Founder-led: Will Archuleta works directly with you, not a rotating sales or project team.
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Whole-space planning: cooking, dining, lounge, and fire zones are designed together, not one at a time.
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3D design: see how every zone fits together before committing to a build.
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Built for Minnesota: layouts account for lakefront homes, weather, and year-round usability.
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Personal oversight: Will is on-site throughout construction, not just at the sale.
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Homeowners choose Rare Landscapes for clear communication, thoughtful design, and finished outdoor spaces that match how they actually live. Hear directly from a homeowner about their outdoor living design experience.
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Previous Outdoor Living Design Work Near Lake Minnetonka
What we do
What Outdoor Living Design Includes
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Outdoor Kitchens & Bars
Built-in grills, prep space, and bar seating are placed for real entertaining flow. Countertop material, storage, and appliance placement are planned as part of the full design.
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Fire Pits & Fireplaces
A fire feature anchors the lounge area and extends the outdoor season. Placement, seating, and materials are chosen to fit the rest of the outdoor living design.
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Pergolas & Pavilions
Shade structures define the dining or lounge zone and add architectural interest. Pergolas and pavilions are sized and placed to match your home's style.
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Landscape Lighting & Softscape
Lighting and planting tie every zone together after dark. Softscape softens hardscape edges while lighting keeps pathways, seating, and dining areas usable into the evening.
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Privacy Screening & Comfort
Screening, grading, and layout are planned around how your family actually uses the space, including sun exposure, wind, and Minnesota's changing weather.
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Start Planning Your Outdoor Living Design Project
Ready for an outdoor living design that actually works together? Tell us about your property near Mound, MN or Lake Minnetonka, and Will Archuleta will personally walk you through what's possible for your backyard.
How it works
How the Outdoor Living Design Process Works
- 01ConsultationWe learn about the property, goals, style, scope, and how you want to use the space.
- 023D DesignWe help you see the layout, flow, materials, and major features before construction begins.
- 03Finalize the DesignWe refine the layout, materials, details, and project scope.
- 04EstimateYou receive real numbers based on a real scope.
- 05Schedule & PermitWe organize the timeline, HOA needs, city requirements, and project preparation.
- 06Build & OversightThe project moves into construction with clear communication and direct oversight.
- 07Final WalkthroughEvery detail is reviewed before the project is complete.
- 08Follow-UpA season later, still in touch.
Is it time?
Signs You Need Outdoor Living Design
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Your patio, kitchen, fire pit, or pool feel disconnected from each other.
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You entertain often but your backyard doesn't have a clear flow for guests.
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You're adding a new feature and want it to fit an overall plan, not stand alone.
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Your outdoor space isn't usable once the sun goes down.
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You want more shade, privacy, or shelter from Minnesota weather.
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Previous additions were built one at a time without a master plan.
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You want the finished space to reflect the architecture of your home.
Where we work
Outdoor Living Design Service Area Near Mound, MN
Rare Landscapes provides outdoor living design for high-end residential properties in Mound, MN and throughout the Lake Minnetonka area, including Hennepin and Carver counties.
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Questions
Outdoor Living Design FAQs
Outdoor living design includes planning patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas, lighting, and softscape as one connected space. Rather than adding features one at a time, Rare Landscapes maps how each zone works together, so cooking, dining, and lounging all flow naturally.
Yes. Rare Landscapes is based in Mound, MN and designs outdoor living spaces throughout the Lake Minnetonka area, including Minnetrista, Wayzata, Orono, and surrounding communities in Hennepin and Carver counties. Every project starts with a consultation about your property and how you use it.
Yes. Every outdoor living design includes 3D visualization, so you can see how patios, kitchens, fire features, and lighting fit together before construction starts. This helps confirm layout, flow, and materials before the project is estimated.
Founder Will Archuleta starts with how your family actually uses your outdoor space, whether that's entertaining large groups, quiet evenings by the fire, or poolside gatherings. The outdoor living design is built around that use, not a generic layout.
Start with a consultation near Mound, MN or Lake Minnetonka. You'll talk directly with Will Archuleta about your property and goals, then move into 3D design so you can see the full space before committing to a build.
Get in touch
Ready to Build a Rare Outdoor Living Space?
Ready to start your outdoor living design near Mound, MN or Lake Minnetonka? Reach out to Rare Landscapes today and talk directly with founder Will Archuleta about your property and vision for the space.