Need Some Quiet Time? We’ve Got It Covered.
Homeowners are often looking for more than a storage space. At Stoltzfus Structures, we’ve taken one of our specialties, sheds, and transformed them to create the perfect structures for these homeowners. These sheds have been turned into outdoor retreats, with most of them having finished interiors and a specific purpose. The outdoor retreats are designed around your hobbies, focus, rest, and everyday enjoyment.
Resting & Personal Time
The She Shed is the perfect retreat to provide a getaway or private space. With a fully finished interior, you can customize this structure into anything you wish, like a reading nook, crafting area, quiet writing spot, art studio, or an entertainment space for friends. This is the perfect structure if you are looking for a space that feels like your own, and an escape to do what you love without any interruptions.
A Man Cave can be used as a personal space to relax after a long day or as an entertainment spot. Oftentimes, homeowners look for a space to watch a sports game or play board/video games with friends. Customize this space to match your preferences, like taxidermy animals to add a rustic feel, or for a sporty feel, add framed images of athletes, jerseys, and a large TV setup. Create a private escape that combines comfort and your personality in one dedicated space.
A Sunroom is often used as a space for indoor comfort while giving you the beauty of the outdoors. This structure is surrounded by large windows, pouring natural light into the space. Feeling closer to nature, especially if it’s chilly outside, can boost your mood during the colder months and allow you to enjoy the views outside without leaving the indoor comfort. The sunroom provides a great spot to have your morning coffee, read, tend to houseplants, entertain others, or use as an office or working space without needing artificial light.
Work & Focus
If you work remotely or run a business from your home but struggle with productivity due to noise and disruptions, consider a Home Office. This backyard structure provides you with a dedicated workspace that can be used for online meetings, creative projects, focused planning, or completing daily tasks. Customize the space how you’d like, with a small desk and open layout or a larger corner desk, and use the other space for filing cabinets and décor. This retreat allows you to separate your work and home life since you’ll be “traveling” to a different location for work, rather than a small room in your home.
Hobbies
Being an avid golfer means that consistent practice is needed, although going to driving ranges or courses can get expensive. With the Golf Shed, you can have this area right in your backyard. Set up a golf simulator to practice your form, swing, and aim, or a small putting mat, to practice short strokes on the green. You can also protect and store your golf equipment inside to avoid placing your clubs in the garage or outdoors.
A Star Gazer Shed is one of the more unique retreats offered, but it is ideal for homeowners who enjoy stargazing and time outdoors under the stars. With the sliding roof, you can enjoy your time inside the shed studying star patterns and then slide the roof off to view the stars using any equipment you have. Being outside under the stars provides a quiet and peaceful area filled with stillness, wonder, and relaxation.
Health & Wellness
Having a private fitness space right in your backyard allows you to stay close to home but still exercise and boost your health. The Home Gym is ideal for those who want more convenience and privacy, rather than going to a public gym. Your exercise routine will become more consistent and frequent when you have a personal space to use for strength training, stretching, recovery, or yoga. You can also combine the home gym with the next structure, saunas, to create one large recovery and wellness space.
A Sauna provides a private place to reset after a long day and improve your health. Create a wellness routine with heat therapy to calm your body and mind. This structure can function as a peaceful destination for rest, personal care, and reflection. With some sauna models having a large glass front, you can also enjoy the beautiful views while unwinding after a stressful day.
Pets & Nature
If you’re a hunter and are looking for a wildlife-watching space without distractions and weather disruptions, consider a 12 Point Hunting Blind. This blind creates a quiet retreat for those craving solitude and peace, and is built around focus and connection to the outdoors. Teach yourself and your family patience, as it provides an elevated place to watch for deer and use near-silent windows when the moment is right.
Dog Kennels create a safe and comfortable space for your pets outside, providing shelter for them in unpredictable weather. Our sister company, Horizon Structures, offers these products that create a calm outdoor environment for your pets to stay safe. Your dogs can have their own dedicated space to rest, get fresh air, and have secure shelter.
Choosing The Right Outdoor Retreat
Knowing which outdoor structure is best for you depends on your personal wants and needs. Whether you’re looking for a quiet area and a few minutes of personal time or a place to practice your hobbies, there are several great options. Not only are outdoor retreats beautiful and customizable inside, but you can also spruce up the exterior with your choice of landscaping. Contact us to speak with our sales specialists and find out where your structure would fit best in your backyard.
For example, the She Shed is often used as a quiet space for reading, relaxing, downtime, or creativity. This client above has a love for crafting and sewing, so she designed her shed to fit her perfect space to create items for others. Choosing a light-colored interior and large front doors and windows allowed the space to flood with light, making it the perfect space for her to practice her hobbies. See more from this project HERE.
Contact us or call 610-593-7700 to discuss further details about any of the Outdoor Retreats. You deserve to have a space that helps you step away and gives you a quiet escape – and the Stoltzfus team wants to help create that for you. Use your imagination and tell the team all your ideas, and they will try their best to make the perfect retreat that fits in well with your backyard and lifestyle.
Jada Morris
Recently graduated from college, I take advantage of having more free time and spend those moments catching up on my love of reading, brainstorming ideas for design projects, and spending time with my family, friends, and furry companions. I have two Golden Retrievers that are complete opposites, one who has enough energy to run three marathons a day if he could, and the other who would be happy to stay in bed all day! I might relate a bit more to the later but am always up for an adventure.
