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.
Retaining Walls Near Lake Minnetonka
Plan a refined outdoor space with Rare Landscapes. We design and build retaining walls for homeowners in Mound, Lake Minnetonka, and nearby west metro communities, with a design-first process led personally from start to finish.
Luxury Outdoor Spaces, Designed With Intention
Rare Landscapes creates outdoor spaces that feel connected to the home, the property, and the way clients want to live outside. Each project starts with design, layout, materials, and long-term usability before the build begins.
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.
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.
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.
Retaining Walls
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Retaining Walls What We Help You Solve With
Homeowners often come to Rare Landscapes when they know the outdoor space has potential, but the layout, materials, flow, or features do not feel complete. This service helps solve those specific problems.
Slope Solutions
Walls that reclaim usable yard on Lake Minnetonka grades.
Block & Boulder Options
Material choices matched to the home and surrounding landscape.
Terraced Living
Levels that create patios, lawns, and planting beds where slope once dominated.
Structural Support
Walls engineered to hold grade and protect outdoor living areas.
Outcropping Details
Natural stone compositions that read as landscape, not only structure.
Phased Site Work
Stabilize and shape now; finish living spaces in a later phase.
Ready to Plan the Right Outdoor Space?
Start with a consultation. Rare Landscapes will help you understand the space, define the vision, and decide which design path makes the most sense for your home.
How Our Design-Build 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.

Retaining Walls Around Lake Minnetonka
Rare Landscapes serves homeowners in Mound, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Wayzata, Orono, Excelsior, Minnetrista, Chanhassen, and nearby Lake Minnetonka communities.
Questions About Retaining Walls
Start Planning Your Retaining Walls Project
Tell us about your property, goals, and the outdoor space you want to create. Rare Landscapes will help you define the next step and plan a design path that fits your home.



