Our Mission

Our mission is to better the lives of those we serve, to bring a refreshingly positive experience to the construction process, and to foster an everyday connection to the natural world through constructed outdoor living spaces. We are dedicated to serving our family of employees, our clients and partners, our vendors, and fellow contractors. Our passion is for impeccable work that is executed with integrity in every endeavor and for cultivating strong partnerships. 

Our Team

  • President

    Gregory has worked in the farming and landscape industries since 1997, and in the Santa Barbara landscape industry as a project manager since 2009. He founded Cornerstone Landscapes on October 1, 2012 as its sole owner/operator with a two man crew, a truck and a dump trailer. From those early days, Cornerstone Landscapes has grown from a humble homegrown business to a sophisticated operation with a full staff, a fleet of heavy equipment, and an evolved approach to luxury landscape construction.

    Gregory is a lifetime gardener specializing in California native flora, organic farming, and permaculture. He brings his background in fine art, personal development, landscape and permaculture design, an AS in Horticulture, and hands-on construction experience to the table as the principle of Cornerstone. He believes he is only as good as his team. His credo of “open heart and open mind” makes every day an adventure, an opportunity to learn something new, and most importantly, an opportunity to serve.

  • Vice President

    Marco is a second-generation landscaper whose experience began in grade school when he helped in his father’s landscaping business after school and on the weekends. A Bay Area Native, Marco grew up on the peninsula and earned a BS in Computer Science from University of San Francisco. He has 18 years’ experience in general contracting and landscaping including project management, estimating and cost management, and business development with over $60 million of executed projects. His expertise includes surveys and estimates, margin and contingency plans, conceptual cost estimates/budgets with minimal information (ROM) and effective communication with engineers, architects, and owners.

    Marco successfully ran his own commercial and residential landscape construction business for three years before joining as a partner at Cornerstone Landscapes. Marco is an expert team builder with an uncanny eye for talent and leadership capability. His passion is building up individuals and teams to achieve their highest potential. He lives by the mottos, “teamwork makes the dreamwork” and “integrity is my currency.”

At Cornerstone Landscapes, we honor our team as the hands that bring your vision to life. From helper to skilled tradesman to project foreman, our employees are our foundation. Our hiring process includes an alignment of fundamental values for those who are to become part of our team.  We hold our personal families in the highest regard and extend the same esteem to our family of employees, promoting “All for One and One for All.” The recognition of this interdependency helps us to make one another greater and cultivates excellence in all that we do.

Our Services

  • Orange skid steer loader in a forested area with dirt and foliage

    Site Preparation

  • Yellow excavator digging earth on construction site with trees and sunlight in background.

    Earthwork: Excavation & Grading

  • Underground black plastic pipes with blue connectors in a trench

    Infrastructure: Irrigation, Drainage, & Utilities

  • A modern house with a stone chimney and patio area featuring outdoor furniture, surrounded by landscaped gardens and palm trees.

    Masonry: Stone, Concrete, & Stucco

  • Modern courtyard with gray paver stones, wooden fence, blue door, and landscaped plants.

    Carpentry

  • Outdoor kitchen with stainless steel barbecue grill, pizza oven, and sink under pergola next to a garden.

    Custom Features: Fire, Water, Outdoor Kitchens

  • Outdoor garden landscape with modern stone steps, decorative lighting, various plants, and a large rock, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

    Lighting

  • Scenic garden landscape with diverse foliage, large rocks, and a backdrop of mountains and trees.

    Landscape: Soil Health & Plants

  • A landscaped area featuring a metal wire fence with wooden posts, surrounded by lush green trees and shrubs. Succulents and decorative stones line the edge of a paved path under a clear blue sky.

    Design/Build Services

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  • "It is a pleasure to work with someone as competent, honest and ethical as Gregory, and I would highly recommend him for any landscape-related project."

    Bob S.

  • "They were a pleasure to deal with at every level. We could not be happier with the outcome and would recommend Cornerstone without reservation."

    Robert B.

  • "If you are looking for landscape experts and crew that show up when they are supposed to, know what they are doing and are delightful people to work with, Cornerstone is the one for you."

    Laura R.

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