A new fence

A few pictures of the old fence and gate, and a few pictures of the new.

We also needed to re-build some portions of the rock retaining wall for the project.

Beach access

Getting down to the beach before this was "impossible".
Here are a few photographs of the journey back up to the top, from the beach.
It is a long way, about one hundred forty stairs, in several stages.

Standing on the beach.

In the upper corner of this photo (above) is a gate.

Below, a photo of the Allan Block stairs up through an existing gully. Also nice to change the materials for some variety.

The last photo is of the arrival at the top of the access, into the front yard.

Royal Bay - New sundeck.

I often forget to take "before" photographs.
Here are a couple, showing the old, rotten deck.

Picture two shows some of the real hidden problems that were found

Picture three is the new deck. We did dress up the lawn, but the seed hadn't grown in for the photograph yet. Also, we popped in a couple shrubs.

Pergola viewpoint.

A pergola at the highest point on the property.

A great view out over the ocean for those who venture to sit up there a while.

Stone Circle

A small slate and stone patio at a private residence, built to catch the last sun of the day.
Quite close to the house, but tucked into the garden.
In the distance, a glimpse of the Tori gate.

Secret Garden

At Sleeping Dog Farm, a view of the entrance into the Secret Garden. 

View from the inside of the garden. 

Stucco wall on stone-work foundations, with cedar shake roof, and custom cedar door.

First photographs.

Three Gardens with a Japanese influence.