Spending a few days in the desert with my family inspired me to look past the surface and explore the layers. We stayed at a primitive camp where they are able to make the yard and area their own.
Of course, my Dad's place was the best and am amazed at his attention to detail. An inconvenience or a problem- seems to be a challenge to conquer. The wind putting out the fire or the grill-no problem. He had the solution.
They used the beautiful desert rocks Vicki collects to emphasize and bring attention to the plants already there and to define the areas. An amazing fire pit with space set up for lawn chairs and people to enjoy. He had created a spot for everything such as the one for napping in the shade of a tree. A place for playing a homemade game. The perfect spots for picnics and lunches and of course the laundry area. He must have spent hundreds of hours leveling and moving rock so it could be just perfect.
Hardscaping such as permanent holes in the ground where poles can be set and moved in order to put up the sun shade/wind break in the exact place needed. He made these amazing panels that can be moved to the most functional spot. The fire pit. The nook for the firewood.
Bird feeders and waterers placed just right. I watched little finches and other birds find the water in the shade and a larger bird check the ones further out. Just when I thought I had seen it all I would find something new tucked in a bed.
A restful, still and beautiful place.
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