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Camille Dubuis-Welch

How to Turn Your Backyard Into a Retreat — "It's the Ultimate R&R"

Home with large modern pool with two shapely deck chairs.

An escape, a break, a refuge; the word 'retreat' has different meanings to everybody, but ultimately if you want to learn how to turn your backyard into a retreat, you are here to bring charming escapism to your outdoor space. 

Backyards can be vibrant places where we go to unwind, but when we feel like it is a true sense of restoration that the doctor ordered, there are edits to be made. From planting methods to decorative and functional additions for a next-level setup, we asked the experts for their best recommendations. Get ready to take your design soul on a voyage of self-discovery and relaxation. This is how to set your outdoor space up for the ultimate R&R.

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