Sonoma Valley Water Feature

Custom Water Features for Napa, Sonoma Valley

Napa is another truly special part of California, and James Hiestands life. From 1989 to 1992, James attended Sonoma State University. During these years, he became quite familiar with the entire Sonoma County region, from Bodega Bay to Napa, Healdsburg to Petaluma. Sebastopol is the main area where James lived while attending college. The powerful Russian River, immense redwood forests, morning fog, wildlife and people of this exceptional area all played a role in shaping who James became. Whether fountainscapes for vineyards, or ponds for family homes, James is always glad to be working in this area.
From 1992 to 1997, James ran his landscaping and water feature business out of the Sebastopol area. He created many diverse Landscape and Water Feature projects for businesses and residential homes. His familiarity with the unique moss rock in this area, the plant nurseries and the people of the area all contribute to the exceptional quality of the DreamScape Water Features he creates.

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Water Feature Design and Installation

Backyard Koi Ponds

A DreamScape Backyard Koi Pond is easy to maintain, safe to interact with and looks like it was always there. We plant within and around it to naturalize the entire area and attract pollinators, butterflies, dragonflies and birds of every kind. They attract and sustain local nature while creating an opportunity for people to connect with Natures Energy, day or night. Are you ready to step out of your door and into a paradise?

Pondless® Waterfall

Pondless Waterfalls are the best choice for many people who want the energy and beauty of a Natural Water Feature, but don’t want the maintenance of a Pond. A DreamScape Pondless Waterfall comes standard with an automatic water fill, an automatic bacteria dosing system, an IonGen to prevent algae, lighting on a timer and a variable speed pump.

Fire Fountains

At night, there is nothing like the combination of water and fire. Aquascapes created an affordable, natural looking rock fire fountain that is truly amazing. It can run on propane or natural gas, from a can or a dedicated line. They are strong and look beautiful, day and night!

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Dreamscape Pond Building Process

Steps to Install a Koi Pond

Step 1. Initial Call

The first step in our process is to talk on the phone. A prospective client will text/email James a few pics or short video of the area where the water feature will go. Then James will call you and discuss your dreams and ideas, along with options (Pond, Pondless, Fountainscape and surrounding Landscaping, along with costs.

Step 2. Onsite Consultation

The second step is to meet together onsite for a walk and talk. James will take into account all factors involved in your space, including the views from inside and outside, accessibility for our equipment and materials, the architecture, privacy, trees and existing landscaping etc. The goal is to find the sweet spot between your wildest dreams and your budget. We will discuss the different types of water features that our clients can have, their costs as well as the surrounding Landscaping options as well. Once we come up with a design and price our clients want, then James will generate a detailed Project Description with each phase individually transparently laid out. This way, our clients can choose what they want to spend on certain phases, like planting, or lighting.

Step 3. Building Water Feature

The DreamTeam will show up on time, every day to install your unique project. We have all materials, rentals and porta potties delivered on day one to help everything go like clockwork. Once your Water Feature is created, we will turn our attention to the surrounding landscaping.

Step 4. Install Landscaping

Some projects need no landscaping at all, but on almost all DreamScape Water Features, we plant within and directly around the water feature. Then we install a new drip system to irrigate all of these plants. On other projects, there are extensive landscaping projects that we install in the outdoor living spaces. These include prefab or custom Arbors & Gazebos, Pathways & Patios, Decks & Fences, Lighting, Landscaping, Irrigation, Veggie Planters, Grading and Drainage.

Step 5. Inspect Pond Equipment and Finishing Touches

If our clients want fish, we let the ecosystem get established for 2 weeks and then we bring fish over to professionally introduce them into the water feature. We also inspect and adjust pond equipment like the pond pump, filters, lighting and irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly. We also adjust the positioning of the pumps, if necessary, to ensure optimal water circulation and filtration.

From the original vision consultation to project completion, the attention to detail we infuse into every project is unmatched. Unlike so many contractors who are focused on getting everything done as fast as possible, DreamScapes takes a different approach. We take pride in our meticulous, methodical approach to every phase of Pond design and installation.

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Napa Backyard Landscaping Services

Decorative and Outdoor Fountains

DreamScapes integrates fountainscapes into our natural Living Water Ecosystem Ponds and Pondless Waterfalls. We also install fountains alone in courtyards, front yards and a variety of locations to create different effects. For example, some times we install stacked slate water walls for beauty and privacy. Aquascape also makes stacked slate spheres, urns and spillway bowls that can be used in an infinite number of combinations. They look amazing at night when well lit.

Hardscape and Landscaping

We install paths, patios and Landscaping around a lot of our DreamScape Water Features. Decomposed Granite is a very affordable way to create naturalistic paths and patios. Concrete or stone faced patios are also amazing. When we design your Custom DreamScape, let’s also install the paths and patios around it as well!

Pond and Fountain Spitter

Small accents often make big differences in Ponds and Fountainscapes. If you have a prime view spot, or a corner in the pond that could use a little energy, we can install a variety of spitters to take your water feature to the next level by providing more splash, sound and energy.

Expertise​, Quality and Reliability

DreamScapes brings 31 years of experience designing and installing outdoor living spaces and water features to every project. We only use the highest quality materials in our projects to ensure the reliability and longevity of your DreamScape.

Professional Certified Aquascape Pond Contractor

We at DreamScapes are Professional Certified Aquascape Contractors with over 3 decades of training and hands on experience in designing and creating natural ecosystem water features and their surrounding landscapes. Professional Certified Aquascape Contractors are a highly trained group of the best water feature and outdoor fountain creators in the world. A true tribe, we are a collective of Water Feature contractors worldwide who network, collaborate and share our knowledge with each other.

Natural ponds that look as if they had always been there.

A DreamScape Pond is easy to maintain, because we incorporate advanced technology with a philosophy of working With Nature and not against it, to create Pond Ecosystems with crystal clear, Living Water.

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DreamScapes prioritizes customer service

Loyalty – Every customer is given premium, personalized attention. This commitment extends to ensuring that everyone receives the same high level of service and respect. This principle guarantees not just satisfaction but also fosters a trusting relationship.
Communication – Transparency and clear communication are key pillars. Customers are consistently updated with comprehensive details about their service appointments, the care provided to their fish and pond, and any other pertinent information. We strive to always deliver more than expected, keeping customers well-informed every step of the way.