DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
SAR has extensive experience working on numerous properties in Santa Barbara County. Ranging from single family residences to large public and private estates, SAR is a name clients can trust. As an expert systems designer, Stewart enjoys the challenges of meeting the customers satisfaction. The SAR Field crew is skilled with leak detection, system review and investigation, installations of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and more. With nearly 35 years of experience on nearly all areas of Montecito, Carpinteria, Hollister Ranch, Goleta, and Santa Barbara areas, the SAR team is here to assist with or design resolutions that are sustainable.
SAR work includes;
More about Catalina Island Vineyard Development
Originally sought for his water expertise, Stewart's physics background and his understanding of biology and other scientific disciplines made him a clear choice for the larger role of developing Catalina Island's first vineyards at El Rancho Escondido. Under the superb guidance of the world's finest experts and the Rusacks themselves, SAR planted, tended, and harvested what turned out to be exceptionally high quality grapes.
The success of the first harvest in 2009 proved little short of astounding. Only true experts in the field will recognize the myriad of challenges unique to the island, but Stewart's teamwork, foresight, and effective responses were key to the success.
The project involved a large and diverse team with seasonal schedules. The work included well drilling, miles of irrigation, soil drainage and conditioning, reservoir storage and controls, field grading, organic insect mitigation, and digital communications with real-time weather stations in the field. Stewart managed the transportion of hundreds of tons gravel, organic compost, and construction materials to the island. When time was of the essence, Stewart even flew the SAR Company Cessna to expedite the project.
A word from the owner, Stewart:
"We are proud to have been selected by Rusack Vineyards to break ground, plant, train and harvest the first acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel on Catalina Island. The Zinfandel propagated from hardy survivors of the original Santa Cruz Island vineyard planted over 120 years ago. The wine is excellent, and the experience was one of a kind."
SAR work includes;
- Toro Canyon - Home Owners Association, Fire Pump design, Construction and permitting
- SB Polo Club - Grounds Sprinkler System
- Reagan Ranch - Fire Sprinkler System and Reservoir
- Birnam Wood Golf Course -Water Well Drilling
- Lotusland
- Sotto Il Monte - property water systems
- Shotokan Oshima Dojo
- San Ysidro Ranch
- Catalina Vineyard - Development
- Hollister Ranch Estates
- Catalina Island - Rusack Vineyard Development at El Rancho Escondido
- Private Hope Ranch, Montecito and Hollister Ranch Estates
More about Catalina Island Vineyard Development
Originally sought for his water expertise, Stewart's physics background and his understanding of biology and other scientific disciplines made him a clear choice for the larger role of developing Catalina Island's first vineyards at El Rancho Escondido. Under the superb guidance of the world's finest experts and the Rusacks themselves, SAR planted, tended, and harvested what turned out to be exceptionally high quality grapes.
The success of the first harvest in 2009 proved little short of astounding. Only true experts in the field will recognize the myriad of challenges unique to the island, but Stewart's teamwork, foresight, and effective responses were key to the success.
The project involved a large and diverse team with seasonal schedules. The work included well drilling, miles of irrigation, soil drainage and conditioning, reservoir storage and controls, field grading, organic insect mitigation, and digital communications with real-time weather stations in the field. Stewart managed the transportion of hundreds of tons gravel, organic compost, and construction materials to the island. When time was of the essence, Stewart even flew the SAR Company Cessna to expedite the project.
A word from the owner, Stewart:
"We are proud to have been selected by Rusack Vineyards to break ground, plant, train and harvest the first acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel on Catalina Island. The Zinfandel propagated from hardy survivors of the original Santa Cruz Island vineyard planted over 120 years ago. The wine is excellent, and the experience was one of a kind."
El Rancho Escondido - Rusack Vineyards on Catalina Island
SAR Water & Construction • 5142 Hollister Avenue #104 • Santa Barbara • CA • 93111 • phone: (805) 331-0845 • fax: (805) 456-3898 • [email protected]