Dan O'Neill / BelleCreeke

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Dan O'Neill / BelleCreeke

Professional contractor specializing in the design and construction of outdoor living spaces.

Backed by a Master of Architecture degree and over 25 years of experience, we bring thoughtful, functional, and aesthetically-driven solutions to every project. Landscape Construction services, including: Site Analysis and Design, Sprinkler Systems, Retaining Walls, Paver Pathways and Patios, Decks, Landscape Lighting, Hydro seeding and sod. I am available through the complete landscape process: conceptualization, design, and build.

06/25/2026

Recently completed: the landscape installation for Chick-fil-A in Butte, Montana.

Every aspect of this business has come together like a puzzle this season.

A huge thank you to our customers, employees, clients, and vendors who have helped keep everything on track while accommodating changing conditions. This is the most confidence I've had in this business in a very long time, maybe ever. We're on pace for our most profitable year on record.

There haven't been many years where we've delivered full-scale landscape projects back-to-back, but thanks to a crew that shows up every day and gets the job done, these Butte boys made it happen.

One of the highlights of the season was completing my first commercial contract in my hometown, Chick-fil-A. After 27 years in business, it's a milestone that means a lot. As someone with a life-long background in landscape construction, I've always hoped for opportunities like this, and I'm grateful to the people who believed in us and gave us the chance.

Thank you to Langlas & Associates and Chick-fil-A for trusting our team with this project.

We're proud of the result and excited to watch it grow and develop.

05/18/2026

The sprinkler startup & repair list is 5-7 days out, depending on individual conditions. Please be patient as we work through the weather and individual conditions!

03/25/2026

When speaking of Proposals and Estimates, there are a couple of quotes that I hear from potential clients during the estimate process. "The Devil is in the Details" and "Be sure to sharpen your pencil" are the two I have heard regularly over the years.

The reality is that some folks like line-item proposals and others just want to see the lump sum, with no details. Either way, clear communication is key during the design and estimate phase. I think some customers tend to hold back information to keep costs down, or to use it as some sort of leverage in negotiations during or after the project.

I am very clear in my estimates, and all potential costs are presented upfront, in a itemized proposal that is easy to comprehend and relates to specific tasks on the site and project. I don't present any surprises in the final invoice, and you can't say, "well I told you this, or I thought we agreed on that."

So, the devil might be in the details, but I can guarantee there are no devils at the homeless shelter and you will get the exact project you imagined, at a cost you agree with!

03/16/2026

BelleCreeke has a full schedule for 2026 and 3 positions available on our team. If you have experience in landscaping, or an interest in starting in the industry, we offer an excellent work environment and competitive wages.

If you are interested and would like to apply, send an introduction and attached resume to [email protected]. If you have questions, send us an e-mail. Comments and questions on this post will not be monitored regularly.

02/03/2026

When a city hires a planning team to redesign a historic area, it is often referred to as urban renewal or urban redevelopment. This process involves addressing urban decay, upgrading infrastructure, and revitalizing city neighborhoods, often leading to the demolition of blighted areas and the construction of new housing, businesses, and public spaces.

Architects sometimes work as city planners, and often Architecture and planning firms are often hired by a city or county to prepare growth plans, urban renewal plans, or urban renovation plans. Plans are not limited to historic architecture but encompass the greater streetscape and human interaction.

Architects, Planners, Landscape Architects and Engineers may comprise a team that holds focus sessions to determine how the citizens of an area would “reimagine” their city core.

Trends include reducing asphalt and vehicle lanes, combining usage of the remaining lanes, and increasing green space and walkability. Often, cities choose to widen sidewalks to allow for parklets, outdoor eating, and space for vendors and food trucks, creating space and providing infrastructure for farmers markets, craft fairs, and other outdoor events.

Here is are examples of an elevation, perspective, and perspective render of how it might look if a city converted a 4-lane street, or a 2-lane street with parking on both sides, into a forward looking space that envisions many uses, inviting citizens to their core civic areas.

01/26/2026

Over the past year, many of you have asked to see more of the architectural work I do. My usual response has been to point people to the portfolio on my website—but for 2026, I’m changing that.

One of my resolutions this year is to engage more frequently here. I’m committing to posting at least one sketch per week, along with digital images from projects and designs that aren’t under privacy agreements. (If you’ve been here long enough, you might remember when I did the Tree of the Week.)

In the past, there were assumed business names for the service divisions operating under BelleCreeke. Going forward, there will be a clearer separation between service divisions, but everything will remain branded as BelleCreeke.

For various reasons, the original master plan for the business never fully developed. People moved on—or passed on—and land that was once available for growth has since been sold. If I were doing a SWOT analysis today, it would be fair to say that BelleCreeke became more of a competitive driver than a consistently profitable seasonal service business. The economy was tough, the idea was strong enough to be copied, and growth brought more complexity than capacity. At times, there were simply more fires than firefighters.

The upside is that Butte has become a much greener town. Today there are dozens of lawn and landscape service providers, and roughly ten nursery and garden centers—up from just two when I first developed the plan. While I didn’t fully benefit financially, I believe the spirit of the work helped shape the local industry.

So while the landscape side of BelleCreeke will continue, I’ll also be focusing more on design and development projects—both independently and in collaboration with engineers and design firms. I can’t predict the future, but I can plan for it. I’m building a library of digital assets for contextual presentations, and this layered mapping diagram is one example.

12/23/2025

Wishing our Family and Friends a safe and peaceful Christmas!

Address

P. O. Box 127
Butte, MT
59703

Telephone

+14064900944

Website

https://bellecreeke.com/

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