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Category: Finished Photos

Well used & well-loved Hideaway Fort passed on to a new family

July 15, 2011 November 10, 2014Finished Photos, Play Forts, Refurbished 0

Our story of our Barbara Butler Hideaway Fort and how we came to own it… from 2003 thru 2011: It was 2002. My husband and I were strolling thru the S.F. Garden Show, then held at Fort Mason, San Francisco. I had recently seen a reference to Barbara’s work in…

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Atherton Treehouse

June 13, 2011 November 10, 2014Artist Sketch, Finished Photos, Play Structures, Treehouses, Zip Line 0

Atherton Treehouse: The goal was to design a play structure that incorporated the trees, tucked into this corner of the yard, that wouldn’t overwhelm but would be big enough for the many grandchildren that visit every year. Barbara’s “stickout” (above) and Artist’s Sketch (below) shows the ultimate design the client’s…

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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…

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Robin Hoods Fort 1 Swing in classic colors

September 25, 2010 November 10, 2014Artist Sketch, Finished Photos, Play Accessories, Play Forts, Rustic 0

A few weeks ago we installed our classic Robin Hoods Fort with 3′ long bridge over 1 swing. It fits beautifully into a small backyards. This installation is almost complete: Jeff will return the following day to remove the bracing (which keeps the bridge level while the concrete footings set…

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Pasadena Playhouse

September 23, 2010 November 10, 2014Barbara + others, Finished Photos, Installation, Play Accessories, Play Structures, Tree Fort 0

I thought it would be nice to take a few minutes and share a custom play structure installation we finished over a year ago. When I came across these photos, it made me smile! We had a great installation in Pasadena. Meet the crew: James getting ready to install the…

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Robin Hoods Fort with 2 swings

September 9, 2010 November 10, 2014Artist Sketch, Finished Photos, Play Forts 0

Barbara’s “pre-designed” Robin Hood’s Fort is popular for good reasons: lot’s of play activities, choose how many swings (1, 2 or 3), add features like a roof, choose your style of railing (rope or wood), pick the configuration that works best for your yard (how about the rock wall on…

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Crooked Gap Clubhouse clings to side of the hill

August 28, 2010 November 10, 2014Artist Sketch, Building in shop, Finished Photos, Play Structures, Rustic, Staining 0

Crooked Gap Clubhouse is custom designed to fit on the side of a very challenging hill. The entrance ramp let’s kids walk across to the Clubhouse deck which is perched on the hillside. The Clubhouse is built in our shop in modular pieces then pre-assembled for detailing and fit.Once stained,…

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Used Hideaway Fort for sale: Deal of the Century!

July 19, 2010 November 10, 2014Finished Photos, Play Forts, Used 0

We just had to bring this to your attention. This gently used Hideaway Fort is “For Sale by Owner” on our web site for the incredibly low price of $2,500.Located in Davis, CA it is just waiting for it’s new home. You will have to transport and re-assemble (or you…

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Verde Tree Fort: sneak preview

July 18, 2010 November 10, 2014Finished Photos, Tree Fort 0

Barbara and crew finished installing this tree fort in May but we haven’t had time to post it to our website yet. So here is a sneak preview of Verde Tree Fort: all combinations of green on the outside… and with bright, hot, luscious colors on the inside: The long…

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Cozy Cabin Playhouse finished

July 17, 2010 November 10, 2014Artist Sketch, Finished Photos, Playhouses 0

The Cozy Cabin is our smallest playhouse: perfectly sized for kids ages 1 to 5 years old. It will fit in a corner, on a deck, inside a play room or in the middle of a garden! Young children love to go inside, close the door, open the shutters, slide…

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