MORE ABOUT THE FOUNDER
SARA SAXONBERG
Welcome to Pachamama Inspired!
Hello! I’m Sara, a landscape designer, C27 contractor, and garden consultant with a deep love for the natural world. My passion and expertise in culinary artistry and urban agriculture inspired me to found Pachamama Inspired: I wanted to help people reconnect with the natural world and discover the beauty and possibilities within their own outdoor spaces.
My designs focus on creating functional, beautiful landscapes using California-friendly plants and sustainable materials, with a special emphasis on edible plants to inspire creativity in the kitchen and earth medicine to connect the soul. My path in becoming a regenerative landscape designer has been a winding one. The more I learn about my myself and hone in on our business' purpose, the more convinced I am that Pachamama, who I've personally come to know as the spirit of the land, has been leading me along this path the whole time.
My journey began in the culinary world where I spent my formative years cooking behind the scenes at a handful of iconic farm-to-table restaurants in Los Angeles, including A.O.C. and The Strand House. There, I gained experience sourcing and cooking fresh, locally grown ingredients, thus sparking a desire to learn how to grow my own food. This eventually led me to the Master Gardener program where I witnessed first hand the transformational impact urban agriculture has on communities and food deserts. My passion for garden coaching and supporting elementary schools with growing food eventually opened the door to landscape design, where I was blessed with an opportunity to work at an exclusive Palos Verdes based residential landscape architecture firm. This experience not only deepened my skills but opened a door to blend my interests into what would eventually become Pachamama Inspired.
Another pivotal moment in my journey came during a project within a local island conservancy, where I gained a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting endemic native environments. This is especially vital for the coastal sage scrub habitat, which once flourished in the area I now call home. As a resident of Coastal San Pedro on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, unceded Tongva land, I am deeply committed to re-wilding underutilized spaces and creating pollinator corridors to support endangered species, such as monarchs, the El Segundo and Palos Verdes Blue butterflies the coastal California gnatcatcher and cactus wren.
Many of us have the opportunity to make a significant ecological impact by transforming underutilized spaces. Even something as simple as converting a parkway into a pollinator garden, rather than maintaining a lawn, can make a meaningful difference. What’s even more incredible is how, in the process of healing the Earth, the Earth responds by offering gifts in return—especially healing our hearts and souls. As we invite the natural world back into our urban spaces, we often rediscover parts of ourselves we didn’t realize were missing. I’ve witnessed many of my clients heal alongside their gardens, and it’s truly inspiring.
With the many challenges our Earth is facing today, I’m eager to share what I’ve learned and help others create outdoor spaces they truly love. As a mother, I’m inspired daily by my son and our shared love for nature. I firmly believe that when people fall in love with their landscapes, they deepen their connection to the Earth and its wonders.
Whether a client is looking to make a meaningful environmental impact or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, my goal is to help as many people as possible find solace in the natural world—especially here in Los Angeles- in the midst of the city.
I’d love to help you bring your vision to life. If you're interested in working together, please head to the "Contact Us" section to get started!
