Facebook Twitter RSS Instagram Pinterest
Barbara Butler Artist Builder Inc.
Extraordinary Play Structures and Treehouses for Kids
 
Skip to content
  • Home
  • About
  • All Posts
  • Website
Home Archive by category "Big Forts"

Category: Big Forts

Hollywood Hideout

December 19, 2019 January 6, 2020Big Forts, Finished Photos, Play Forts, Play Structures, Playhouses

Such a steep yard in the Hollywood Hills …

Continue reading

Ranger Station

March 4, 2018 March 4, 2018Big Forts, Finished Photos

Howdy and welcome to Ranger Station…

Continue reading

Oregon Oasis

October 21, 2017 October 21, 2017Barbara + others, Big Forts, Installation, Tree Fort, Treehouses

Barbara and the crew spend …

Continue reading

Fort Saskatchewan

September 17, 2017 September 17, 2017Big Forts, Play Forts, Refurbished

Originally built for four brothers…

Continue reading

Dynamite Tree Fort

July 12, 2016 July 12, 2016Big Forts, Finished Photos, Flash to the Past, Play Forts, Tree Fort

Dynamite Tree Fort combines our Robin Hood Tree Fort with swings, bridge…

Continue reading

Castle Court: Fit for a King

March 30, 2015 July 12, 2016Artist Sketch, Big Forts, Finished Photos, Flash to the Past, Play Forts

Behold the fabled kingdom of Castle Court! Hidden in a grove of trees, many thought it was only a myth. And yet, here it stands before you, rising up out of the morning mist. With trembling knees, you cross the drawbridge and approach the well-fortified and majestic Gatehouse. The gate…

Continue reading

Winter Wonderland Tour

December 30, 2014 July 12, 2016Big Forts, Finished Photos, Holiday, Play Forts, Play Structures, Playhouses, Rustic 0

We’ve had a fantastic, productive 2014 and we’re looking forward to more adventures next year! For now, cuddle up with some hot chocolate and join us in a virtual tour of our winter wonderland: Though she lives in sunny California now, Barbara is no stranger to cold weather. Here’s the…

Continue reading

A blue play structure for a green space

January 23, 2011 November 10, 2014Big Forts, Finished Photos 0

I was looking through old boxes of photos the other day and came across this lovely image. Designed and built in 2004, this play structure looks vibrant and inviting in the far corner of this elegant, tranquil garden. Barbara likes to work with Landscape Design professionals to find fun ways…

Continue reading

Synopsis of Rugged Ruckus Big Fort

September 25, 2010 November 10, 2014Artist Sketch, Barbara + others, Big Forts, Detailing, Rustic, Stick-out 0

Here’s a peek at one of Barbara’s latest projects, from start to finish: Barbara started with a design sketch that combined rustic tree stumps & limbs with rugged construction to create a rough & tumble outdoor play structure. Early on in the process, Barbara & Jeff went on site to…

Continue reading

Brighten up your redwood play set!

July 14, 2010 November 10, 2014Big Forts, Finished Photos, Refurbished 0

Every spring & summer, when there are “holes” in our build/install schedule, our crew goes out and refurbishes some older ones. It is amazing how resilient redwood is. Even if left for years to fade and dry out in the sun, it will spring back to life and look glorious…

Continue reading

123
  • Facebook Twitter RSS Instagram Pinterest
  • Recent Posts

    • Classic Treehouse 2.0
    • Plan, Build, Play!
    • Magical Bridge RC Tree Pod
    • Magical Bridge RC Play Accessories
    • Magical Bridge RC Playhouse
  • Categories

    • Activity Center (3)
    • Artist Sketch (30)
    • Barbara + others (65)
    • Big Forts (21)
    • Building in shop (36)
    • Carvings (11)
    • Detailing (13)
    • Doggies (3)
    • Donations (21)
    • Finished Photos (78)
    • Flash to the Past (8)
    • Holiday (12)
    • Installation (38)
    • Magical Bridge (21)
    • maintenance (3)
    • Media (5)
    • Play Accessories (18)
    • Play Forts (32)
    • Play Structures (51)
    • Playhouses (36)
    • Public Use (37)
    • Recycled (5)
    • Refurbished (11)
    • Rope (3)
    • Rustic (17)
    • Sandboxes (2)
    • staff spotlight (4)
    • Staining (24)
    • Stick-out (8)
    • Testimonials (1)
    • Tree Fort (19)
    • Treehouses (42)
    • Uncategorized (50)
    • Used (4)
    • Zip Line (7)
Visit our website at www.barbarabutler.com
Powered by Nirvana & WordPress.
Facebook Twitter RSS Instagram Pinterest