Ann Harrington’s first purchase was an Ensenada Rocking Chair. Now, she owns three. Ann Harrington’s backyard is a labor of love, years in the making. She calls it a “magical sanctuary” and “place of respite,” ever ready for visits from her five children, their spouses and her eleven grandchildren (plus two more on the way). Among […]
This pergola helped a family gardening business stand out
The Arched Open Sky Pergola first caught Bill Caras’ eye as he searched online for a shade structure to compliment a large greenhouse for his business, Caras Nursery and Landscape in Missoula, MT. The graceful curved roof of the structure intrigued him. The nursery has been in Bill’s family for 100 years. During his 44 […]
An outdoor oasis 18 years in the making
When Trish and JR West of King George, VA reached out to Forever Redwood, it was to realize a dream 18 years in the making. They’d made countless attempts over the years to create the perfect poolside oasis, experimenting with umbrellas, dining room sets, and outdoor furniture. But nothing was ever quite right. During a […]
Building gurneys as a city prepares for Covid-19
When the city of Ensenada, Baja California requested a proposal from Forever Redwood to construct wooden gurneys for the Covid-19 crisis, Raul Hernandez, Founder and CEO, immediately responded. Forever Redwood manages its forestlands and mill in Northern California, but the woodworking shop has been operating in Ensenada for over 15 years. “As a true woodworking […]
Karaoke dinner parties? Quiet moments? This family’s Del Norte Kitchen Pavilion does it all
The 2nd place winning photo of our 2019 Photo Contest features Marilyn and Shawn Murray’s stunning 20′ x 18′ Del Norte Outdoor Kitchen Pavilion, though the real show stealer is their adorable little niece! We recently chatted with Shawn Murray about why he and Marilyn chose to work with Forever Redwood and what the experience […]
Beneath the Shelter of a Sun Gazebo
1st Place Photo by Deb and Don Womack of White Bear Lake, MN —Sun Gazebo with Sliding Doors We recently had the pleasure of chatting with Deb and Don Womack, first place winners of our 9th Annual Photo contest. We were curious about what inspired them to purchase the subject of their winning photo, a 14ft […]
A Backyard Pavilion Offers Shade—and Healing
When On With Life, a not-for-profit brain injury rehab provider, began treating a young woman who’d suffered a traumatic brain injury, the rehabilitation team mobilized around the high school senior’s most important recovery goal—attending prom. “We don’t set the goals. The patient does,” said Abby Bogaards, MHA, a marketing specialist with On With Life. This unique, […]
A Redwood Garden Pergola and Memories of a Chilean Childhood
Stephen Taplin enjoys a rare blessing — he lives in a home he built with his father. As an adolescent, he was the “mortar boy” and his father was the mason. Together, they installed the home’s adobe stonework. When his parents died, Stephen inherited the house and in 2016, he and his wife, Sylvia, moved […]
A redwood picnic table, and an outdoor experience, that’s accessible to ALL
Mary E. MacDonald draws upon her life experiences to find solutions and help others. It’s what compelled her to become a speaker, author, coach, and chaplain for caregivers. And it’s what inspired her and her spouse, Karl R. Ackerman, to create Rest.Stop.Ranch®, a wheelchair-accessible garden for the aging, disabled, and their care partners. According to […]
