The Land Collaborative Difference
The Land Collaborative is a dual-licensed landscape architecture firm in Marin and Sonoma County, California, offering services for new construction, custom homes, and landscape renovations. Our streamlined client-centered process ensures clear communication, design integrity preservation, and minimal disruption to your daily life. We take pride in delivering high-quality work through collaboration with skilled professionals to exceed your expectations.
Brett McPherson
President, Owner of The Land Collaborative
Brett McPherson, a licensed Landscape Architect, Contractor, and President of The Land Collaborative, has dedicated over 25 years to the landscape industry. Hailing from Menlo Park, California, Brett's passion for the outdoors and hands-on work led him to earn a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, in 1996. In 2010, he founded The Land Collaborative, emphasizing collaborative design and construction to bring clients' visions to life.
Brett's commitment to excellence has earned him awards for design, customer service, and historic preservation. A member of ASLA and CLCA, Brett resides in San Rafael, finding inspiration in his family and the captivating California landscape, which he explores through mountain biking and outdoor pursuits.
Danielle Dávila
Design Director
Danielle Dávila is the Design Director known for her dynamic and diverse creative portfolio. Graduating with honors and a Landscape Architecture degree from UC Berkeley in 2003, she is a licensed Landscape Architect with a career spanning multiple prestigious San Francisco Bay Area design firms.
Her holistic approach merges organic design with technical precision, a testament to her love for the craft. Leading projects and fostering client and consultant relationships, Danielle's artistic talent, innovative thinking, and efficient problem-solving enhance The Land Collaborative's design and construction process. Based in Sonoma, she enjoys the wine country lifestyle and orchestrating travel adventures with her family.