Dream Retreats Landscape Design & Construction - Gilbert, Arizona

Barry Culhane

We reached out to Dream Retreats (referred by a neighbor) in early November 2023 with regard to a pool deck/patio project. Sonny, a landscape architect, came out to our house, discussed a number of different approaches, and took some photographs and measurements. In less than a week, he had created an incredibly accurate 3D-model of our backyard remodel that really helped us visualize the finished product. We committed to the project in early February, Dream Retreats got us on the schedule, and completed the work in one week in late March.

The project was overseen by Alex, who was very friendly and approachable. The drainage channel that was delivered to the work site was a lower-spec model than what had been quoted/agreed on - Alex hadn't caught that, but when I brought it to his attention, he took care of it and got the right product delivered. The construction work was done by a team of three men who put in long hours and demonstrated amazing workmanship. Their tile work was beautiful, they were very neat and tidy, and they clearly took exceptional pride in their work.

Because of a design oversight, the edge of the patio looked unfinished in a few areas where no vertical face tile was installed. I reached out to Dream Retreats, and the owner Todd came out to assess the situation. Without hesitation he accepted that the final job was not satisfactory, and he immediately committed to resolving the issue. We agreed on a solution, and he had the tile guys come out within 2 weeks to make the necessary repairs. The end result - our patio looks better than ever, and we are very satisfied with how everything worked out.

Would I recommend Dream Retreats? ABSOLUTELY! Sonny's impressive 3D-modeling of the project put Dream Retreats on the top of our list, the price was reasonable, Alex was a pleasure to deal with, the tiling team did magnificent work with great attention to detail, and the way Todd addressed our concerns shows that Dream Retreats really care about their customers and their reputation.

Kevin Nicholson

Dream Retreats did an outstanding job on both our front and backyards. Everything from the design (thanks Brendan) to the tile work (Martin amazingly talented man) to the landscaping team. We have the nicest yard in our community (my opinion). Todd as owner has been excellent to work with. Excellent communication and was honest if there were delays, expense overages etc. He was always honest and fair. Highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you. Kevin N.

Sarah Padfield

We had such a great experience working with Dream Retreats! I can honestly say I've never worked with a company who was more organized. We received a detailed consultation to start with and the design was exactly as we stated. We received a detailed estimate of the project and all billings matched what we expected. The project manager kept us informed throughout the process and any issues were immediately brought to our attention with options and pricing. As a bonus the project started and ended as planned. They've answered all my post project questions very timely. I would not hesitate to work with Dream Retreats in the future!

Miguel Ruiz

I believe you get a lot of value from what you pay for. Where Dream Retreats shines is in their ability to help you design a holistic functional outdoor living space and manage the important details throughout the entire process. Since I was adding a pool to my backyard, I opted to have the patio tie into the pool for a uniform look. While I knew I could have my pool builder do it, I knew I would have far more material options and plan flexibility if I went with a professional landscaping company. I am glad I did because dealing with any changes through the pool builder was very frustrating.

Sonny listened to our ideas and gave us recommendations that we did not think about. There was a lot of forward thinking and setup that ended up saving me money and future headaches, which I greatly appreciated. I changed my mind on a few things as I got a better visual of how things would look, and it was never a problem to make adjustments. The owner Todd, Alex the site manager and their crew was a pleasure to work with. They were always on time and did what they said they would do.

There were no surprises on what I was going to pay. I received a detailed cost breakdown for everything that was being done. I will not hesitate to use Dream Retreats landscaping for any future projects.

Brett Welker

The team from Dream Retreats was exceptional in their service, execution, and attention to detail. Brendan made the design and quote process easy to navigate and pointed out areas to save money. This allowed us to extend our patio and upgrade the material used there and throughout the backyard to travertine - all while staying within budget.

Matt and his team installed everything within a week and it could not look more professional. Two weeks later he still checks in to make sure everything looks great, and stops by the house periodically to adjust water timers as the sod starts to settle.

I will be recommending them to everyone I know. Thanks guys!

Chrissy McMasters

We are repeat customers. The first time we used Dream Retreats we were very pleased. From working with the designer all the way to the finished product we were very happy. Professional, timely, and the quality of work was fantastic. So when we bought another home we knew exactly who we would use to design our new backyard for the second time. Our backyard is beautiful. We had a party for our daughter and needed the yard to be ready by a specific date. They were willing to do what was necessary to get the job done on time without compromising the quality of work. We love our new yard. We also have a neighbor who called them up and is in the process of making their yard beautiful too. Thank you Dream Retreats!

Beau Mendezona

Dream Retreats was an awesome company to work with. My wife and I reached out to multiple landscaping companies and decided to work with Dream Retreats. Sonny and Alex were great to work with and helped us throughout the whole interactive process. They were able to complete our whole backyard in just a couple days while maintaining high quality. I highly recommend them if you’re looking for a landscaping company!

Carrie Rogers

We met with Brendan for our initial design for our backyard. He was very professional and offered his opinion without making us feel obligated (we ended up going with his suggestion and we are extremely happy that we did). During the project we worked with Alex. He was also very professional and kept us up-to-date with the schedule throughout the project. Our yard looks fantastic and we are constantly recommending Dream Retreats to our family, friends, and neighbors. We plan to use them again in the future should we ever need landscaping design/changes.