About Terrapin Landscapes
Terrapin began more than 20 years ago with one truck and a few loyal clients who relied on honest, quality work. Decades later, that same spirit still drives everything we do. Our crew is made up of full-time professionals who care deeply about their craft and about each other—and our clients tend to feel more like collaborators than customers. We show up ready to create landscapes that feel personal, grounded, and lasting.
From One Truck to a Trusted Name
In 2001, Terrapin consisted of Mike Corsie, a truck, and a mower. He built a network of clients in the community around his home of Kennebunkport and delivered on the promise of deeply personal, quality work. Over the years, he invested what he earned back into the business, adding equipment and building an equally committed team. He connected with clients who wanted much more than a manicured lawn and began flexing the design principles that you recognize in Terrapin today: natural stonework, native plants, careful shoreline stabilization, and an overarching sense of belonging.
Today, Terrapin is recognized as one of Southern Maine’s premier landscape companies, with a full-time crew of landscapers, masons, and horticulturists, a fleet of hard earned trucks, and a gorgeous design office in Arundel.
Designed for and Inspired by, Maine
We live and work in one of the most beautiful and ecologically rich parts of the country. From the tidal edges of the coast to the wooded inland hills, every property tells us something about how it wants to be shaped. We design with that in mind—choosing native plants, using local and reclaimed materials, and working with natural patterns like wind, light, and slope to create spaces that feel deeply rooted.
Visit Our Design Office
Our design office in Arundel gives clients a chance to experience Terrapin’s work firsthand. Landscaped by our own crew, the space showcases native plantings, reclaimed granite, and the kind of thoughtful stonework we’re known for. It’s where many of our design meetings and consultations take place—a setting where clients can see, touch, and walk through the materials that might one day live in their own landscape.
Meet Our Team
(in order of appearance)
Passion for the outdoors and respect for the land are constants for Mike. He studied Environmental Science at UNE and landscaped during the summers, enjoying most those early mornings on dewy grass, warm soil, and the satisfaction of a well-cared-for landscape. He’s certified in Erosion Control through the State of Maine and takes pride in doing work that’s both beautiful and environmentally responsible. He lives in Kennebunkport with his wife, two boys, and Timber the dog—and when he’s not on a job site, you’ll probably find him cooking something delicious or catching live music. The name “Terrapin” is a nod to the Grateful Dead album, and it’s been guiding the vibe ever since.
Starting in 2012 as a part-time job mowing lawns and helping with fall cleanups, Christian now plays a vital role in the maintenance division at Terrapin Landscapes. Nobody knows our clients’ properties better than Christian. This knowledge and his organizational skills helped streamline our maintenance schedules. His attention to detail and knack for customer service make him one of our clients’ favorites, and he’s the person you’ll see double checking a property to make sure everything is perfect before his crew leaves. Christian’s passion is sports, and he has always been a talented multi-sport athlete. If he’s not on a job site talking sports, you’ll probably find him out competing on a field of play.
Jim is the glue that keeps the shop together… and everyone grateful. Beginning his career as a machinist, he moved to management and eventually retired from purchasing. Jim never really retired though. He immediately began mowing lawns for Terrapin as a hobby. The need for a consistent and positive presence at the shop became apparent with growth. Jim easily slipped into this role and now he maintains the facility, the equipment, the trucks, the tools, the yard… all of it. Being a naturally mechanical person (with some YouTube help), there is nothing he can’t fix or build. Lucky for Terrapin and crew, he is happy to teach it too!
Cody joined Terrapin in 2016 after completing the Environmental Science program at The University of New England in 2012 and SMCC’s Horticulture program in 2014. Born and raised in Biddeford, Cody’s enthusiasm for environmental restoration projects and permaculture design have made him a vital advocate for Maine’s native plant species and ecosystems, and a leader on any of our projects in sensitive environmental areas. Frequently found on both the Installation Team and the Fine Gardening Team, he would be happy to install any garden and even happier to maintain it for years to come. Cody wears his love of plants on his sleeve, literally. His artistic talents and love of nature are expressed in each and every landscape project he is part of and in his extensive plant-inspired tattoo work. When not at work or the tattoo studio, Cody spends time sampling and reviewing craft beers and honing his culinary skills.
Affectionately known by all at Terrapin as J-Mo, Justin passed his Level 1 certification test in 2020 at @thestonetrust. During this rigorous 9-hour exam he had to completely dismantle and rebuild a section of a dry stonewall and have his work reviewed and scored by master stone masons. Justin has been studying and working up to this under the supervision of Terrapin’s experienced masons for several years, but he was not always part of the masonry team. After bouncing around a few different jobs right out of high school, he found a place with Terrapin in 2015 as a helper on the mowing crew. J-Mo started on landscape and hardscape installs and developed a love of stonework. He focused his efforts on learning all he could about his newfound passion. We are so proud of Justin’s accomplishment and can’t wait to watch his talents develop further.
Beth spent her career working as a money controller. Now, she fills in the gaps as Terrapin’s part time accountant. She dreams in numbers and often resolves the toughest puzzles in her sleep. Beth is passionate about dogs, decorating and crafting, be it knitting, quilting, crocheting, leather working, or stained glass.
Stacey met Mike in college, so she was there in the first days of Terrapin. Her passion is helping people. Working as a registered nurse since the age of 19, she perfected her love of cardiology spending her years in the cardiac intensive care unit and cardiac cath lab. With a flexible nurse’s schedule, she began helping Mike with Terrapin’s extras including the books in 2014. She began full time early on in the pandemic, but still balancing her passion by working in public health during the height of the pandemic. Stacey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, doting on her kids, traveling and eating Mike’s creations!
Jeff has a wide range of skills as a professional stone mason. In the course of his 20+year career, he has become experienced with everything from concrete work to dry stone features, mortared stone veneer, indoor fireplaces, outdoor water features, flagstone patios, and pizza ovens. Through all these experiences, his passion resides in dry stone walling, an ancient craft he has honed for many years. He traveled to England to learn from a Master Craftsmen and to Canada to work with some of the best in the industry. He has earned a Level 2 certification with the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain and an Instructor Certificate from @thestonetrust. His career began as a tender to his brother, Brian, and evolved into a decade-long journey from Santa Cruz, California to Bend, Oregon where he built a successful masonry business. When Jeff moved his young family to Maine in 2017, he found a home as a mentor and leader at Terrapin. He is always up for a challenge and readily took on more management responsibilities at Terrapin. As a Hardscape Construction Manager, Jeff is involved in all aspects of our projects, from measuring and estimating, selecting and sourcing materials, to implementing our resources and getting the work done on time. When not in the office reviewing plans, or on a job crafting a custom stone feature, Jeff keeps busy helping his wife Samantha on their small family farm in Kennebunk and supporting their 2 daughters at their gymnastics competitions.
Adam started out on our maintenance team and led Terrapin’s 250+ lawn mowing accounts in 2017. As the installation division grew, Adam was always the first to step up. His creative and artistic talents, combined with his tireless work ethic made him a perfect fit for the hardscape install team. He continues to hone his stonework skills and recently attended an introductory course @thestonetrust. Adam is quiet, but passionate, clever, and funny. He’s very quick with a joke and is always there to lighten the mood on a job site. In his free time, he hangs out with his family and works on his home landscape as well as his amazingly detailed slot car track.
Siri discovered her passion for plants after completing her BFA at Maine College of Art in 2003. She took her love of functional aesthetics into the neglected backyard of her Portland home, determined to create her own outdoor oasis. With the help of a knowledgeable neighbor, and as many free plants as she could dig up, Siri transformed the space and discovered a love of gardening. Siri enrolled in the Horticulture Program at SMCC and jumped head on into the world of fine gardening upon graduation. Siri worked with several small landscape companies maintaining beautiful gardens in the greater Portland area. Eventually she established her own business and quickly grew a client list of high-end residential gardens. In 2016, Siri briefly left the gardening industry for a stint in the world of yachting. After crossing an ocean, navigating through the Panama Canal, and cultivating a collection of rescued plants in her cabin, she was happy to find dry land and get her hands back in the dirt with Terrapin. In her free time, you can find her lovingly tending her ever growing orchid collection or hanging on the couch with her awesome dog Joan. She has even created an Instagram dedicated to images from the gardens she cares for. @plantsandrocks207
Jonathan joined the team at Terrapin in 2020, but he has been working in the Green Industry for 20+ years. After high school, Jonathan received his Associates Degrees in Horticultural Technology & Applied Business Management from UNH. He immediately began honing his skills in the landscape construction field, working on high-end residential projects on the Northshore of Massachusetts and the metro Boston area. Looking for more room, and a calmer pace of life to raise his growing family, Jonathan and his wife moved to Maine in 2020. Jonathan’s patience, passion, and attention to detail made for a perfect fit here at Terrapin, where he oversees design-build projects of all sizes.
Amy joined the Terrapin Team in 2021 after moving to Maine from New York City, where she worked as a Landscape Designer for over a decade. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts at Trinity College, she attended Columbia University, where she completed her Master of Science in Landscape Design. We wasted no time putting Amy’s design and sales skills to work here at Terrapin, where she immediately helped set up our in-house design studio and put a design contract and fee schedule in place to streamline the intake of new work. Amy and her husband Pat are having fun exploring Maine and settling into their new home. If you see the duo at a trivia night, you are sure to not take first place.
Marcy joined Terrapin to fill a new role as our Estimator and Construction Coordinator. Marcy assists with estimating, sourcing, and coordinating materials and organizing project schedules for our installation teams. She has degrees from the State University of New York and Ithaca College, and over 30 years of experience in the Landscape Industry between New York and Maine. Although she lives an hour away, Marcy is usually the first one in the office in the morning and has already put procedures in place to streamline estimating and track down hard-to find materials. Marcy has developed relationships with all our colleagues and has made her role an essential part of our team. In her free time, Marcy enjoys exploring mid-coast Maine with her wife Christy and their rescue pup Olive.
Matty is a true native of Maine with a love of hiking, camping, and fishing in the North Maine Woods with his wife and dog by his side. He is a hard worker who studied mechanics and welding after high school but gravitated to landscaping. His decision to join Terrapin was driven by his growing interest in stonework. Matty just loves rocks. He has quite the collection of gemstones and loves mining! He can’t see a unique rock without putting it in his pocket.
Elizabeth grew up raising beef cows and growing veggies which gave her the love of hard work and horticulture. She quickly pursued a degree in landscaping and horticulture. She enjoys being outdoors and when not at work, she can be found hiking, paddleboarding or going to concerts. Traveling is a passion of hers, with some favorites being Morocco, Hawaii, and Costa Rica. Her other passion is photography and she almost always has her camera with her.
Mark has worked in the construction and landscape industry for nearly 30 years. He began working for Terrapin in 2016 and, after leaving for a new opportunity in 2019, found his way back onto the hardscape crew in 2024. He brings a strong work ethic and boisterous laugh to work every day, cares immensely about the finer details projects and is meticulous at every step. Mark’s traditional “working man” attitude provides versatility to the crew; as he’s a skilled machine operator and hardscaper that’s also willing to get his hands dirty on plant installations when necessary. Away from work, Mark is an avid Red Sox fan and proud uncle of two nephews. He spends his free time either kayaking or plugging away on personal projects at his own house.
Connor applied to Terrapin and made it clear that his desire was to pursue stonework as a career and that he wanted to get to work on the projects he saw on social media. Connor quickly proved his commitment to learning by working hard as a tender on some very challenging drystone projects and soon thereafter, passing his level 1 test with The Stone Trust. He is a reliable member of our hardscape team and a good friend to his fellow crew members. In this off time, Connor likes good food, trying out new fishing spots and spending time with his girlfriend.
Cat has been in the green industry for 6 years, starting with her first job at a busy wholesale nursery right out of high school. We welcomed Cat to the Terrapin Fine Gardening Team in 2019, where she has become an important part of implementing horticulture care plans for our clients. Cat may be the most soft spoken member of our team, but she has quickly and quietly revealed a wide range of skills. Whether it’s operating any piece of heavy equipment, to artfully and patiently pruning ornamental trees and shrubs, she is right at home on any job site, performing any task. As talented with a camera as she is in a garden, many of Cat’s photos can be found in our social media posts, and when not at work Cat and her dog Tucker are usually walking the beach or scouting photography locations.
Amanda joined Terrapin in late 2025 as an Administrative Assistant. She keeps the office running smoothly, welcomes customers and vendors with a warm smile, and plays a key role in helping the team succeed every day.
A Kennebunk native, she brings a strong passion for helping people and a diverse professional background. She graduated from college with a degree in the medical field and has experience working in Orthopedics and Elder Care. In addition, Amanda is a licensed insurance agent and most recently worked with a local agency.
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Ella. She loves being outdoors, whether she’s at the beach, kayaking on the water, or working in her gardens.
These guys are the best of the best! Traveling from their native country of El Salvador to work with Terrapin, they took a risk and we’re so glad they did. Always with smiles on their faces, they contribute in all ways that add up huge for our teams. They are enjoying getting to know American ways and seeking out American versions of their country’s most popular dish, the pupusas.
Meet Timber, our resident office greeter and morale booster. He takes his job seriously—welcoming visitors, supervising snack breaks, and reminding us to step outside and enjoy the fresh air. If you stop by the office, expect a wagging tail and a warm hello.