Inspired Landscapes is founded on the principle that landscape design and management is an artform utilizing horticultural expertise and passion for sustainable practices. Inspired Landscapes creates outdoor environments that dazzle the senses through dynamic seasonal colors, thoughtfully crafted hardscapes, fragrant plant selections, as well as sounds and movements of humming birds, butterflies and local pollinators dutifully tending the blooms.
Our landscapes showcase their beauty in both form and function.
As industry leading, award-winning professionals, we hold an array of certifications in water management, sustainability, and horticulture. We specialize in analyzing each client’s individual goals and land so that we can create and maintain custom landscapes uniquely suited to their lifestyle as well as being appropriate for the site conditions.
Our rich background and experience as landscape professionals in Sonoma County allows us excel in all elements of the landscape process including design, installation, maintenance, and irrigation.
A lifetime of passion for horticulture…



My earliest memories are ones spent with my parents tending the gardens of my childhood home, picking tomatoes in the hot august sun and then marveling at clouds of butterflies with my grandpa, lying in the grass and finding wonder in light dancing through the leaves of the trees… More than anything I loved setting off to hike through wild areas to immerse myself in the sights, sounds, and smells of nature on it’s own terms. After spending much of my youth outdoors, it was clear my calling was to be working with the land and found my passion in designing, building, and maintaining landscapes.
By the time high school arrived I was working in the local native plant nursey and blending organic fertilizers and soon thereafter began my first landscaping job with a focus on sustainable practices managing estate residential properties in Marin County. Over the past 15 years I’ve held a range of horticulturally focused jobs which provided hands-on experience in every category of the landscape industry including maintenance foreman, installation foreman, irrigation technician, maintenance and installation supervisor, and finally as lead of sales and design at a highly awarded design build firm based in Healdsburg, CA.
Working in the field taught me the ins and outs of every aspect of the landscape industry while also instilling a deep appreciation for the hard work required to create and maintain truly stunning landscapes. After returning to school to study design, I spent the last five years in a leading role designing and overseeing the installation of Estate, Residential, and Winery Estate landscapes throughout Sonoma and Napa County. Utilizing native and climate adapted plants as well as ornamentals well suited for our region, I strive to create landscapes which are full of life, color, and vibrant energy. These landscapes engage all of our senses while providing habitat for local birds, insects, butterflies, pollinators, and structured to be in harmony with the land so that they thrive with little maintenance and minimal water.
In design, my inspirations are drawn from backpacking trips through the Sierra just as much as they are from ornate gardens found in the Wineries and Estates of Sonoma county. By blending this love of wild nature with ornamental artistry, I create landscapes with intent to inspire my clients to relax outdoors immersed in the magic that is a thriving garden. Inspired Landscapes is the culmination of this lifetime spent loving and tending to outdoor environments and am thrilled to share this passion with you!
Matt Ripley
Owner of Inspired Landscapes
Meet Our Team

Melissa Wights
Office Manger
Years of experience: 20
Melissa brings two decades of experience managing all the inner workings of dynamic landscape companies in the Healdsburg area. ... Outside of work Melissa is focused on family life as well as a passion for creating Aquarium environments and expanding her collection of aquatic life.

Mark Orozco
Years of experience in landscaping: 10+
As one of our Project and Account Managers, Mark brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role. His passion for ... Outside of work Mark loves spending time with his wife and children, travelling with them and his extended family, as well as hosting Carne Asada for friends and family alike.

Jose Gonzalez
Years of experience in landscaping: 30+
Jose Gonzalez is a true veteran, and in our eyes, a legendary figure in the landscape industry. Throughout each of our careers ... Outside of work Jose loves to stay fit exercising daily and following his favorite baseball and soccer teams.

Hernesto Castro
Years of experience in landscaping: 12
Hernesto is a master maintenance technician and is the lead of our maintenance department, overseeing 30+ maintenance ... Outside of work Hernesto loves travelling internationally and riding dirt bikes.

Eusebio Guitierrez
Years of experience in landscaping: 25+
Eusebio brings a level of expertise in landscape maintenance that is not only rare, but his worth ethic is bar-none. When our owner ...

Jose Chavez
Years of experience in landscaping: 12
Jose Chavez is one of most skilled installation technicians in the industry, leading many of our most complex and intricate ... Outside of work Jose is a family man who enjoys playing Soccer.

Martin Avila
Years of experience in landscaping: 10
Martin’s dedication to excellence in workmanship and respect for his fellow co-workers and clients makes him an exemplary ... Outside of work Martin enjoys time with his family as well as making music and performing as a DJ.

Bradley Jared
Years of experience in landscaping: 10
Bradley is a leader in our installation department with a background in permaculture, ecologically oriented landscape installation ... Outside of work Bradley is active in outdoor adventures on the river, climbing, and organizing community music events.

Santiago Castillo
Years of experience in landscaping: 13
Santiago has led and worked on countless advanced projects with precision, kindness, and passion for landscaping. ... Outside of work Santiago is an avid musician and well-known local performer his with 15-piece band.

Gerardo Beltran
Years of experience: 7
Gerardo is an unstoppable force on a landscape crew whose insatiable hunger for developing his skills sets him apart ... Outside of work Gerardo has a passion for playing music, festivals, dance, and organizing community music events.

Jorge Castaneda
Years of experience in landscaping: 10
Jorge is a fantastic landscape technician with a broad range of skills that allow him to serve a critical role in both our installation ... Outside of work Jorge is a proud father and loves spending time focused on his family and playing in the local parks.