Landscape Design
Waterfalls
3D Visualization
Special Effects
Totally incredible environments designed and built by
totally incredible artists - Masterpiece Waterfalls
Who we are ...
Masterpiece Waterfalls is a family business owned by father/son team Charlie Harwell and Micah Harwell. Together, they lead a crew of quality artists - creating beauty everywhere they go.
What we do ...
In two words, design and construction. Masterpiece Waterfalls specializes in landscape design and artificial rock waterfall construction of all shapes and sizes, from magnificent cascading rock waterfalls to ancient ruins. We also create special effects, such as artificial wood, decorative concrete, Old-World masonry, fogging systems, water slides, and more! Our high-quality recreated rock waterfalls are custom built for each project.
But waterfalls are only half of our company. Every successful yard starts with a master plan, a deliberate and well-defined vision of your project. We produce complete landscape plans with CAD precision. Our designs are 100% custom, we do not use templates. Our projects have won numerous national and international awards.
Through design we capture your imagination, through construction we capture your breath.
What makes us the best ...
Beauty. Our projects are simply a means for us to create beauty. We thoroughly enjoy providing the peace and tranquility you can enjoy for the rest of your life.
- Pride - Work ethics, behavior, and trust.
- Integrity - Holding the utmost standards for ourselves.
- Skilled artists - Creative and experienced.
- Keeping appointments - On time, every time.
- Returning calls - Communication is key.
- Honesty - We do what we say we will do.
- References - We'll provide more than a few and encourage you to call.
- Guarantee - We're not happy until you're happy.
Masterpiece Waterfalls
- Time: We take our time to do it right.
- Shape: Custom, set up for best viewing.
- Fit: Seamless, rocks appear as they do in nature.
- Rock size: Various sizes, massive to small.
- Beauty: Looks stunning all the time.
- Overall: Fits well into surrounding environment.
Typical "real rock" waterfalls
- Time: Construction in 2 days, little regard for beauty.
- Shape: Either shaped like a chair or volcano.
- Fit: Ugly, unnatural mortar joints.
- Rock size: Too many small rocks, not enough "mass".
- Beauty: Needs water running to hide imperfections.
- Overall: Looks like a pile of rocks.
How we do it ...
The right way. Each phase of construction is performed to exacting standards - our standards. We demonstrate a mastery of construction techniques ranging from "positive style" rock to GFRC and fiberglass rock paneling. Using our experience and knowledge, we produce realistic rock and water features while staying in your budget.
Where we work ...
We are based in Bakersfield, California and we cover the west coast. We have a dedicated team of artists and will travel to areas such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, and San Jose. Our company's motto is "Have equipment, will travel."
See our work!
Please visit our landscape design gallery and recreated rock gallery. We can also show you our projects in person, just schedule an appointment and let us amaze you.
News
• May 18, 2009 - Final day and night photos of the Tulare project.
• May 18, 2009 - Final day and night photos of the Spanish Paradise project.
• February 2, 2009 - Equipment electrical photos on the Tulare project.
• November 3, 2008 - The Masterpiece Estate project is now complete. Final nightscape lighting photos and daytime photos.
• November 3, 2008 - The Cozy Koi project is now complete.