Since 2013 - Mount Desert, Maine

Design.
Build.
Grow.

Landscape design, construction, and stewardship for Maine's coastal estates and private gardens - grounded in ecological insight and refined craftsmanship.

Who we are

Rooted in design. Built to endure.

Riverside is a multidisciplinary landscape firm working in close collaboration with homeowners, architects, and builders to realize the full potential of Maine's coastal properties.

People

Close collaboration from first site visit to long-term care.

Place

Every design begins with a deep reading of the site - its ecology, light, weather, history.

Craft

Refined hardscape, horticulture, and stewardship from a tight in-house crew of six.

What we do

Dream it. Build it. Grow it.

01 / DREAM

Design & Planning

Where ideas take shape. Master plans, planting schemes, and 3D visualizations that translate intention into place.

  • Landscape & site design
  • 3D renderings & visualizations
  • Planting design & horticultural consult
  • Spatial planning (indoor-outdoor)
  • Architect & contractor collaboration
  • Owner's representation
02 / BUILD

Construction & Install

Where vision becomes place. Stonework, grading, drainage, planting, and the finish details that make a garden sing.

  • Hardscape: patios, terraces, walls
  • Landscape installation
  • Grading & drainage
  • Garden restoration
  • Outdoor living spaces & fire features
  • Project coordination
03 / GROW

Stewardship & Care

Where landscapes mature and endure. Ongoing care that keeps a designed landscape true to its original intent.

  • Seasonal planting updates
  • Perennial division & rejuvenation
  • Invasive removal
  • Fine pruning
  • Annual stewardship planning
  • Long-term horticultural care
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Meet the team

A tight crew of six.

Cameron, Owner and Principal

Cameron

Owner & Principal

Has built a career transforming residential environments through landscaping, hardscaping, interior design, and construction. Works in close partnership with clients to translate their vision into homes and outdoor spaces that hold up in both aesthetics and function.

Archer, Equipment Operator

Archer

Equipment Operator

A Bar Harbor native and College of the Atlantic student. Pairs academic grounding with practical field experience in landscaping and forestry. Strong work ethic, reliability, and a real commitment to ecological stewardship.

D

Daniel

Project Manager

Keeps projects moving on schedule, on budget, and on drawing from kick-off to stewardship.

T

Tim

Lead Carpenter

Fine hardscape and timber detail, from pergolas to terrace stairs.

K

Keith

Carpentry

Second pair of hands on everything hardscape - trusted for the details that go unnoticed.

P

Phil

Landscape Technician

Planting, pruning, and seasonal care across the full client portfolio.

Get in touch

Let's work together.

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