Urban Family Retreat
AUSTIN, TX
Creating a relaxing and interactive outdoor space for a family of four to engage with nature
As the highlight of this Austin ranch style project, we designed an award-winning custom treehouse with a whimsical woodland feel. Built of locally sourced cedar, the two-story treehouse features a climbing wall, slide, chalkboard and child-sized furniture to invite hours of imaginative play in the natural world.
HIGHLIGHTS
Texas Nursery and Landscape Association’s 2023 Texas Excellence in Landscaping Silver Award for our custom two-story treehouse
Fanciful features including a net swing and a culinary garden of herbs and edibles encourage outdoor play and family fun
Limestone boulder retaining walls and pathways add organic beauty while improving site accessibility and drainage
Shade-loving native and adapted plants attract pollinators and beneficial wildlife to the property
Minimal lawn areas and water-saving drip irrigation prepare the site for drought conditions and reduce water usage
LED landscape lighting provides wayfinding at night
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