About Us

Contemporary Landscapes was formed in 2005 as a partnership between lifelong friends and landscape professionals, Jack D’Arcy and Caleb Nicholson. Both are graduates of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and possess the highest degree of skill and artistry as masons and landscape designers.

Caleb Nicholson previously held a seat on the Conservation Commission for the Town of Oak Bluffs and has extensive experience presenting plans to the various Town Boards on the island and obtaining permits in environmentally sensitive areas. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture and also was awarded a scholarship to the Edinburgh College of Art. As a designer, he can take your ideas and turn them into a construction ready set of plans.

Jack D’Arcy has 35 years of field experience as a stone mason, project manager and construction supervisor. His eye for detail and passion for his work are well known on the island. Jack holds an active MA Construction Supervisors License and his knowledge of the building code when implementing facets of architectural hardscape is invaluable to our team.