Illuminate Your Evenings with a Bespoke Fire Feature Designed for Luxurious Outdoor Living

 A custom fire feature is the warm, inviting heart of a refined outdoor living space - thoughtfully designed to elevate your home and enhance every moment outdoors

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Create an Outdoor Destination You’ll Love Coming Home To

A personalized fire pit transforms your patio into a sophisticated retreat. We blend landscape architecture with artisan-level craftsmanship to create custom fire features that seamlessly integrate with your home’s design and reflect how you want to live.

Add Custom Built-In Seating for a Relaxing Gathering Space

Integrate custom seating directly into the fire feature’s structure - creating an intimate, intentional space for conversation, relaxation, and connection.

 Fire Features Tailored to Your Style & Lifestyle

Gas Fire Pits for Effortless Ambiance

  • Instant, clean-burning flame

    Low maintenance and modern

    Ideal for luxury contemporary landscapes

Wood-Burning Fire Pits for Classic Warmth

  • Authentic crackle and aroma

    Timeless, cozy atmosphere

    Perfect for natural, rustic, or traditional designs

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 Experience Outdoor Living Ambiance

 A bespoke fire pit crafted by Bret-Mar elevates more than your patio - it enhances the entire outdoor living experience.

Each fire feature is engineered for lasting performance, exceptional heat distribution, and year-round beauty. From linear gas fire features to handcrafted stone fire pits, your installation is built with precision and artistry.

Transform your backyard into a resort-inspired retreat, designed for year-round enjoyment and comfort in every season.

Increase your property value with architectural fire features that add beauty and long-term equity to your home.

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Meet the Team

  • A man with a beard smiling, wearing a gray cap and blue work shirt, sitting outdoors near tall green grass, a tree, and a red house.

    Adam

    CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

    Adam was raised in the landscape industry and developed an early fascination with heavy equipment and hands-on construction. From a young age, he was drawn to understanding how things work—spending hours building and rebuilding projects with Legos, which naturally evolved into a passion for operating equipment and constructing outdoor spaces. He joined the family business after studying Agriculture and Soil Science at South Dakota State University, where he was also a member of the FarmHouse Fraternity. Adam oversees the operations side of the business, managing project construction and field execution. Outside of work, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys spending time with his dog, Charlie, and ice fishing.

  • A woman smiling next to a small brown dog with a black collar in a garden with pink and green hydrangea flowers.

    Ashley

    President

    Ashley grew up in the landscape industry and studied Landscape Architecture and Business at South Dakota State University, where she was also a NCAA Division I equestrian athlete. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Landscape Illinois and is a past president of the organization. Ashley is passionate about landscape design and the ability to thoughtfully design outdoor spaces to enrich people’s lives—creating environments that encourage gathering and reflect pride of ownership. Outside of work, Ashley and her husband, Tim, enjoy spending time outdoors with their three dogs, hiking and fishing. She also competes in jumper competitions with her horse, Stella.

  • A smiling older man with white hair and a mustache standing outdoors in front of a bush with pink and light-colored hydrangea flowers.

    Kurt

    LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

    An avid outdoorsman, Kurt developed an early passion for land management. He studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he met his wife, Sharon. Kurt leads the development and care of the nursery grounds at Bret-Mar, taking great pride in growing and nurturing plants that go on to thrive in clients’ landscapes. Outside of work, he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his family on fishing trips.

  • A woman with glasses and long blonde hair sitting outdoors next to a white dog with a pink tongue hanging out, in a garden with trees, rocks, and purple flowers.

    Sharon

    LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

    From an early age, Sharon knew she wanted to pursue a career in the landscape industry. Her first job, while in high school, was at a garden center, where she developed a strong passion for plants and horticulture. She studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she also met her husband, Kurt. The landscape industry remains a lifelong passion for Sharon, and she enjoys spending time in her garden harvesting vegetables and cut flowers alongside her dog, Elly.

  • The final result turned out even better than we ever imagined. Every detail was tailored to our exact taste, and we couldn’t be happier. We absolutely love everything they did and are so, so happy with the outcome. We would recommend Bret-Mar without hesitation and are already looking forward to working with them again in the future.

    — Michelle M.

  • Ashley, Bailey and Adam were a pleasure to work with on our stone wall project. Very responsive and helpful during the design and implementation. Will definitely use Bret-Mar again!

    — Marie

  • We have worked with Bret-Mar landscape for several of the projects in our yard and their work is top-notch. The entire team and crew at Bret-Mar goes above and beyond in their attention to detail, professionalism, communication & care throughout the project. Our yard has become a feature of our property and we are so grateful that Bret-Mar brought our vision to life.

    — jrse08

  • We are absolutely thrilled with the beauty and natural look of the landscaping. Sharon was very knowledgeable, professional and responsive. The staff and workers were friendly, courteous, and experienced. We highly recommend Bret-Mar for all your landscaping needs.

    — Roseanne G.

  • Bret-Mar always does such beautiful work, and not only do you get to enjoy the improved living space, it also ends up paying off as a great investment! We've had them do several improvements to our yard over the years. Now we are downsizing and moving to a condo, and so we listed our home for sale. We ended up getting much more money for our house than we expected, and the first couple who came to see it bought it!

    - Timothy M.

  • We recently had our front yard designed and installed by Bre-Mar. We had worked directly with Sharon.  She followed up on the project from start to finish.  Our vision, due to her knowledge, expertise, and professionalism provided us with a front yard that we are so proud of.  It truly exceeded our expectations.

    - Karen

  • I have used the services of Bret-Mar Landscape for the past eighteen years - from landscape design in both my front and back yards, brick paver installation, the design and installation of a pond and waterfall, and selection of mature trees for planting.

    Everyone at Bret Mar is thoughtful and really listen to a client's wants and wishes when planning.  Their suggestions are creative and very natural looking. I look forward to my next project.  It's always enjoyable working with them.  They treat me like I am their only client.

    - Dawn B.

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