Four years ago, Dan Hogan of Charlottesville, VA built the house of his dreams. But his home wasn’t quite complete. He had yet to install the pool and surrounding patio. He was ready to realize this final phase of his dream, but one of his favorite features was holding him up — a waterfall cascading […]
The Cardinal’s Nest: The Pavilion That Love Built
The Cardinal’s Nest Pavilion At Forever Redwood, we have a time-honored saying, “If you dream it, we can build it.” In 2017, as Monica Hilton planned her wedding, she called upon us to fulfill that promise in a very literal sense. “I had a dream one night of what I wanted,” said Monica. “I drew […]
Seven Forever Redwood Pieces And One Delighted Grandmother
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 […]
A Pavilion Creates a New Room for the Leetz Family
Dan Leetz and his wife live with their three loving kids and a grandson in Petaluma, Sonoma County, California. Petaluma is a beautiful place, in a beautiful state, but there was a problem: The intense sun and relentless wind were interfering with the Leetz’s enjoyment of the outdoor space in their home. “We have a […]
