Crafted With
RareField Transforming Spaces in San Francisco
Soil and Soul.
We design and build landscapes and interiors that feel honest and human. Places to breathe, stretch out, sit still, put your feet up, drink your coffee, or ditch the to-do list for a minute. Outdoor rooms, patios, gardens, interior remodels, and full design-build projects built with care, practicality, and the kind of craft that holds up over time.
We keep things collaborative and straightforward. Clear costs, real timelines, smart materials, and no hidden drama. From day one, we look at feasibility, construction realities, and long-term upkeep so what we build actually works. No fluff, no ego, just spaces that make life feel a little better, day after day.
Featured Work
Kanzler Vineyards
Sebastapol, CA / Interiors
NOPA Modern
San Francisco, CA / Exteriors
Duboce Stone Hollow
San Francisco, CA / Exteriors
Glen Park Oasis
San Francisco, CA / Exteriors
Three ways we can work with you:
Design
Design is where intuition meets intention.
We begin by listening— our design process is collaborative and layered, rooted in place and responsive to the way you want to live. From initial sketches to construction drawings, we craft spaces that honor form, function, and feeling. The result is a design that doesn’t overpower—it belongs.
Build
Craftsmanship is where ideas take root.
With a builder’s eye and a designer’s hand, we bring your vision to life. Whether working from our design or a design of your own, we offer a team of skilled craftspeople with general contracting services to get the job done. We work with patience, precision, and respect for materials—shaping wood, stone, soil, or structure into durable spaces meant to be lived in, worn in, and deeply loved.
Fine Gardening
Gardens are never finished—and neither are we.
Our Fine Gardening team tends to what we’ve planted, ensuring your space continues to evolve with grace and vitality. We care for gardens like living artworks, adjusting with the seasons, the soil, and your shifting needs. With every pruning, planting, and quiet return, we help your landscape deepen its sense of home.
Why clients work with us:
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The RareField team’s communication, attention to detail, impeccable design-sense, and absolutely beautiful craftsmanship turned what was a rarely-used postage stamp backyard into a textured, colorful, spacious, outdoor oasis that we now enjoy every day. From their designers and project managers who bring projects to fruition, to their carpenters and gardeners who bring it all to life and help us with monthly maintenance, we are continually impressed with RareField and have recommended them to everyone we know!”
—Glen Park Clients
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Due to the fact that my property itself was so small, my goal and challenge to RareField was to transform my outdoor space from an overgrown garden into a streamlined and functional space. Michael and the Rarefield team were enthusiastic from day one and were fantastic to work with.”
—Bernal Heights Client
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The whole team from RareField made sure they understood our vision and what was important to us design-wise while also providing creative ideas to enhance the project. The results were above and beyond our expectations. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend RareField for design/build needs."
—Eureka Valley Clients
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We did a total overhaul of our deck and backyard at our home in Noe Valley in 2010, and have been extremely happy with every aspect of our backyard/garden renovation. The end results exceeded our expectations and met the specifications and designs that had been presented to us prior to beginning the work. The quality of their work is superb and has held up exceptionally well over the years. They were professional, prompt with excellent attention to detail. We love how balanced the design and landscaping is and how well it has grown in to complement our home."
—Client Ashley R.
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In addition to general garden maintenance, Mike has a history with the project and understands the ins and outs of the irrigation system, plant layout, and hard wiring of our spa, BBQ, and lighting. In addition, we have some decking and wood fencing, which has required further staining and it is nice to have one-stop shopping."
—From Client Lynn M.
