Outdoor Meditation Retreat Design Plan
This backyard has been transformed into a retreat for meditation and as a place to get away from the stress of everyday life. The main focus of this retreat is the water feature along the back wall. Three tall fountains sit in the pond, from which water gently drips downward. Behind the fountain, tall ornamental grasses have been planted to provide a balance to the water, as well as a connection to nature. Two statues have been placed on either side of the fountain in order to encourage the relaxed state needed for meditation.
Plenty of seating space has been added to allow people a place to sit and ponder. They have three benches to choose from on one side of the retreat and a small gathering place, consisting of a table, two wider chairs and three small chairs, on the other side of the retreat.
Trellises have been placed along the sides of the retreat to add softness to the sides and an area for climbing vines, such as clematis. The patio covers the whole retreat in an interlocking pattern. Stone slabs have been used for the patio to provide a very natural feel to the area. Finally, two potted shrubs have been placed next to the house, which allow people to separate themselves from their indoor space.
