Backyard Resort – Woodstock GA

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This retired Woodstock couple was tired of their large but dated backyard, which included a basic rectangular fiberglass pool with limited gathering areas, plain landscaping and an unsightly railroad tie retaining wall.

For this project the couple chose the Alpharetta-based Outside Landscape Group. Company owner Rick Kaldrovics lead this project and always kept in mind his client’s desire to enjoy their retirement in a new “resort styled backyard”.

Although challenging, this plan modernized the dated pool by adding a new spa with spillway and a raised lounging deck with several sheer water falls spilling into the pool. The surrounding pool decks include all-natural stone decking with spacious gathering areas for entertaining and large sweeping steps.

The back side of the pool called for a “destination living area” away from the house, with a new cabana. The pool house is large enough to host a casual lounging conversation area, a dining spot, and a complete outdoor kitchen with fireplace! To complete the feel of the resort backyard, a natural water feature with waterfalls, boulders, fish and plants were added to the plan. Finally, both a new lighting system for nighttime entertaining and a sound system for music were installed to this stunning new “resort!”

Features of this project

1. Unifying Columns: Same style repeats on pool house, patio and back door terrace

2. Creeping Jenny Groundcover: Provides bright lime green contrast to darker lawn

3. Crab Orchard Stone: Color warms the deck up and contrasts with blue pool water

4. Oversized Fireplace: Cabana can be used for entertaining all year long

5. Oversized Grill: Accomodates large parties

6. Separate Dining Area: One of 3 covered areas, including lounging and cooking

7. Stepping Stones: Gracefully connects individual seating areas

8. Lower Garden Patio: Separate seating area, away from pool

9. Wood Cabinets: Warmth of wood provides contrast to stone floors

10. Natural-Look Water Feature: Hand-selected boulders, rock, gravel and plants

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