Article: Gathering friends: an artful detached patio sets the stage for intimate parties. (Living Well in the Garden).(Brief Article)

What would a garden be without an inviting patio on which to celebrate the joys of friendship? Daniel Sparler and Jeff Schouten turned a sunny spot in their Seattle garden into such a place. But unlike most patios, which are connected to the house, theirs is located down a winding path, in an area surrounded by lush shrubs, perennials, and annuals. It's a destination with all the ambience of a campfire in the woods, only guests gather around a cozy table instead of a firepit. "We wanted this part of the garden to be a place set apart," Sparler says. "We wanted to make a reference to the classics--classic design."

To make space for the hexagonal patio, Sparler and ...

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