This foothills residence’s back yard was transformed from a small 12’ x 25’ deck on a sloping hillside to several thousands of square feet of usable level spaces for outdoor living and entertainment. After substantial excavation and grading was completed, approximately 80 tons of boulders were brought in and installed to define and retain the various levels of planting beds and outdoor rooms. A 900 sf deck was constructed with a 16’ wide rustic mountain style gazebo to provide a cool shaded area on hot summer days. One level up from the deck is a cedar trellis structure that is the centerpiece for the pea gravel play area. The pergola provides a structure for the kids' swings, along with filtered shade to protect them form the sun. Of course, what would a play area be without a slide? By installing a slide into a rock out cropping we were able to accommodate the kids function with an aesthetic that is much nicer than that of a standard play set. To top everything off, we added a rainbow over the gazebo. Please keep in mind that rainbows are seasonal, and we cannot guarantee how long they will last. Call Margo at the office for details.