It’s not unusual for Forever Redwood CEO, Raul Hernandez, to personally field phone calls from folks with large-scale shade structure projects. Recently, one of these calls took an unexpected turn. What began as a conversation about a pavilion ended with Raul pledging support to the humanitarian efforts of a small church in Las Cruces, New […]
Beautiful Synergy: Pergola’s Design Integrates Nature, People, and History
Photo courtesy of Metroparks Toledo As Regional Manager of Operations for Metroparks Toledo, Chris Smalley’s work is an extension of his values. In collaboration with his colleagues, he creates and preserves public greenspaces, honors local history, and promotes wellbeing for his fellow Ohioans. This beautiful synergy is on full display at Middlegrounds Park, one of […]
Backyard Escapes | 3 Reasons to Customize Your Pergola or Pavilion
At Forever Redwood, we have a time-honored saying: If you dream it, we can build it. Whether you’d like to tweak one of our existing designs or start from scratch to create something completely new — we welcome your customization requests. Order now to save with our free shipping option (ships in 14 weeks) and have your dream shade […]
Journey of Discovery: Forever Redwood Turns 25
In 1995, when Raul Hernandez began the backbreaking work of restoring a parcel of Redwood forest, he had no idea it was the start of a 25-year journey that would shape him into an eco-entrepreneur, restoration forestry expert, manager of over 240 acres of forestland, and CEO of a furniture and shade structure company. “You […]
A Cardinal’s Nest Pavilion and a Tale of Trust Rewarded
1st Place Winners, Forever Redwood 2020 Photo Contest: Marilyn and Steve Lapidus of Boone, NC, Cardinal’s Nest Pavilion Question: When can a husband click “buy” on a 30′ L x 18′ W x 14′ H pavilion, purchased from a company on the other side of the country, without first telling his wife? Answer: When there’s an abundance […]
Design Problem Solved: Customizing For A Poolside Waterfall
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 […]
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 […]
