What does a Florida grandmother with a tropical backyard do to entice the grandchildren to visit often? Put in a Barbara Butler play structure, of course! Based on our standard Fort Mediterranean, Coral Gables Castle has been modified to fit into the lush greenery of its surroundings.
Read MoreOriginally built in 2006, Castle Colorful’s family recently moved out and this deluxe custom structure was ready to make some new memories. When another family moved in, we treated Castle Colorful to a pampering restain.
Read MoreEight years ago, Barbara Butler and the BBAB crew built a rustic climbing structure in Will Crocker’s backyard. Today, he joins us in the shop as a junior intern for a week.
Read MoreThink the gorgeous Castle Ramparts structure above is out of your reach? Well, in the Play Bargains section of our website, check out this spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a custom play structure in excellent condition at an amazing discount!
Read MoreDynamite Tree Fort combines our Robin Hood Tree Fort with swings, bridge, rope net climber and a tree deck. Built in 2008 for a stay-at-home dad and his children, this structure transformed their backyard into the playdate capital of the neighborhood.
Read MoreFor a child, a weekend at the Grandparents’ place is a time for snuggles, cookies, a trip to the toy store and … zip lining?
Read MoreThis spring the Wall Street Journal has profiled two fantastic homes put up for sale with custom Barbara Butler treehouses in the backyard.
Read MoreHillbrook School‘s new playground treehouse fuses adventure and protection as children explore the treetops while enveloped in a cocoon of rope netting.
Read MorePLUS, if the Hideaway Fort is not what you want, take the optional Gift Certificate, also valued at $8,900, and apply that amount towards any other new Barbara Butler Play Structure, Treehouse or Custom Design.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that The Play’s the Thing, our donation to this year’s Dreams Happen Auction and Fundraiser is now happily installed in its new home flanked by massive redwoods.
Did you know we have a What’s New? section on our website? It’s the place to go for the latest BBAB projects, inspiration and yard envy. This week’s latest addition to our website is Forest Lookout.
Back in 2012, we received a call from a grieving father who had lost his son Leo to leukemia at age 5. He wanted to create a unique memorial in the form of a playground at the site of Leo’s nursery school, which had been one of his favorite places to play.
Read MoreAlthough this rugged playhouse looks like it stepped right out of the Wild West, it actually began its life looking more like a pink-and-blue cupcake.
Read MoreWith the arrival of spring comes the promise of warmer weather, baby animals and budding plants. For many kids, however, spring means chocolate bunnies, colored eggs, flowery dresses and good old-fashioned Easter Egg hunting.
Read MoreThe year is 1987 and the last thing on Barbara’s mind is play structures. Her focus is on building beautiful, intricate decks as part of Outer Space Design with her then-boyfriend Bob.
Read MoreAfter a busy day of building, the BBAB crew makes times for their outside passions, from Barbara’s yoga practice to Rudi’s miles of cycling. For David Rodriguez, that passion is breakdancing.
Read MoreBesides giving Mom a little peace and quiet in the house, are they any true benefits to sending the kids outside to play?
Read MoreSometimes you have to do a little gymnastics to get a treehouse just right. Above, Marco gets upside down to bolt this tunnel slide’s sections together from the inside. Although our large twisty slides come in sections, assembly is anything but child’s play!
Read MoreHandmade Valentines never go out of fashion. Just as our personal attention to detail during the building process results in a unique and fun-loving treehouse, breaking out the scissors and glue is a sure way for kids to let you know how they feel. From our family to yours: Happy Valentine’s Day!
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