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Our furniture featured on GardenSmartTV! [VIDEO]
How is Forever Redwood’s restoration forestry like gardening? Eric Johnson, host of GardenSMART TV, drew comparisons between the two during a recent interview with Forever Redwood Founder, Raul Hernandez. The episode was broadcast on PBS stations throughout the US. GardenSMART is a “hands-in-the-dirt” exploration of all things gardening, for both the novice and experienced gardener. The producers called upon … Our furniture featured on GardenSmartTV! [VIDEO]
How One Designer Transformed A Family’s Backyard From “Blah” To Beautiful (While Saving Them Money)
Leah Cartwright of Viva Designs is passionate about creating unique, beautiful, and inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces for her clients. One of her recent projects skillfully utilized a Del Norte Outdoor Kitchen Pavilion to transform a family’s backyard from drab and uninviting to the neighborhood’s favorite gathering spot. The family lives in a close-knit … How One Designer Transformed A Family’s Backyard From “Blah” To Beautiful (While Saving Them Money)
Dr. Zee & Carolyn’s Enchanting Gazebo Treehouse
Mehrooz (Dr. Zee) and Carolyn’s photo above tied for 3rd place in Forever Redwood’s 2021 Photo Contest Carolyn and Mehrooz (Dr. Zee) were heartbroken when a beloved 120 ft. maple tree cracked so severely that it needed to be felled. The tree was part of a forest of black locust, maple, black cherry, and white … Dr. Zee & Carolyn’s Enchanting Gazebo Treehouse
[Video] This durable, eco-friendly pavilion “looks like a piece of art”
Homeowners, Kevin and Holly, wanted to maximize their poolside enjoyment during the scorching summers of their home state of Oklahoma. Their initial idea was to design and build a shade structure themselves. But when they came across Forever Redwood during a web search, according to Kevin, “we just fell in love…” In particular, they were … [Video] This durable, eco-friendly pavilion “looks like a piece of art”
From Design to Done — Our Handy Shade Structure Checklist
At Forever Redwood, we invite you to “Build It Your Way.” That’s why we offer an incredible array of innovative, elegant, and unique designs. We listen to your needs, learn the particulars of your outdoor space, and guide you toward the shade structure of your dreams. To help you get started, we created a handy … From Design to Done — Our Handy Shade Structure Checklist
From Border Crisis to Community Care: A Small Church Expands Outreach with a Pavilion
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 … From Border Crisis to Community Care: A Small Church Expands Outreach with a Pavilion
Beautiful Synergy: Pergola’s Design Integrates Nature, People, and History
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 the sites he oversees. Tucked … Beautiful Synergy: Pergola’s Design Integrates Nature, People, and History
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 … Backyard Escapes | 3 Reasons to Customize Your Pergola or Pavilion
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 … Journey of Discovery: Forever Redwood Turns 25
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 … A Cardinal’s Nest Pavilion and a Tale of Trust Rewarded
