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Mohawk Valley

August 20, 2017 August 20, 2017Barbara + others, Finished Photos, Play Forts, Play Structures, Public Use, Rustic, Uncategorized

Low bridge, everybody down!

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Building Mohawk Valley

August 5, 2017 August 5, 2017Barbara + others, Building in shop, Carvings, Detailing, Public Use, Rustic

Here we are, standing on the banks of the Erie Canal in beautiful Mohawk Valley, ready to install our latest project. Pretty nice for a day at the office, right? But there’s lots of work that went on to get us to this moment at the Mohawk Valley Welcome Center,…

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Leafy Nook Tree Fort

June 29, 2016 June 29, 2016Finished Photos, Rustic, Tree Fort, Zip Line

For a child, a weekend at the Grandparents’ place is a time for snuggles, cookies, a trip to the toy store and … zip lining?

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Benefits of Time Outdoors

March 3, 2016 March 3, 2016Finished Photos, Rustic, Treehouses, Uncategorized

Besides giving Mom a little peace and quiet in the house, are they any true benefits to sending the kids outside to play?

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Crooked Gap Clubhouse

March 2, 2015 December 7, 2015Artist Sketch, Finished Photos, Installation, Play Forts, Playhouses, Rustic, Stick-out, Tree Fort, Treehouses

   You’ll need both a secret password and solid climbing skills to get into this clubhouse!  Start by making your way down the steep hillside with the help of a massive rope. If you’re up for yet another challenge, test out the climbing wall and you’ll end up at an…

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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…

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Public Use Play Structure: Day 5 & 6 on site

September 27, 2010 November 10, 2014Barbara + others, Installation, Public Use, Rustic 0

Day 5 on site at the Contra Costa Jewish Day School and great progress! The Tube Slide has been installed and the rubber resilient surface material (RSM) has been poured by Playgrounds Unlimited.Here, Sean from playgrounds Unlimited, checks to make sure that the RSM is 2-1/2″ thick, the required thickness…

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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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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…

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Crooked Gap Clubhouse installation

September 1, 2010 November 10, 2014Artist Sketch, Installation, Play Structures, Rustic, Stick-out 0

Crooked Gap Clubhouse starts out in the design phase with Barbara’s sketch: During the initial design process, Barbara, Jeff & Marco spend a day doing a “stick-out” on site, using rough strips of wood to layout the shape of the Clubhouse on the hillside.Then later, after building, staining & detailing…

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