Outdoor Living

Another gazebo I see regularly, is the  24 sided Octagon Gazebo I drive past to and from work everyday! This gazebo is huge. It is the size of a bedroom in a house.

The people that own this gazebo, own about 6 acres of land. Their gazebo is in the front of their house, where the land extends out about 2 acres. So about 150 feet from their door, they have their gazebo setting.  About 100 feet in front of that is a large group of outdoor chairs with a fire set up in the middle. Then about 100 feet in front of that is a huge pond, that almost tripples the size of the gazebo.

The pond is beautiful, it has nice clear water, rocks shaped all around the edges and a few remote control boats setting-sea in the water. This is the ultimate yard. And not to mention, they have a custom built swing set for the kids.

One night I drove past and saw the fire buning nicely, with people sitting all around it. I saw a few boys racing the boats in the pond underneith the light of a lamp they had set up. And there was about 10 people sitting inside the gazebo, having a few drinks, and playing cards in the brightly lit room.

I thought, what a great evening atmosphere for a get together! Many times if a party is outside because there are only so many things to do, like talk with people, etc. once they get done with chit- chating you find they are leaving.

With this situation, it gave the people options. If it is breezy out, and it was that night, they had the option of going ito the gazebo. And better yet they set up a card table and didnt have to worry about the cards blowing away, or having to go inside because it’s getting too dark.

Additionally, the pond and the fire allowed the guests to choose a array of events to entertain themselves and not be bound to one place or situation for the night.

On a nice summer night, it is great to be outside, getting fresh air with your guests while still having the option of going into the gazebo and not having to do everything inside the house.

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