At 10 by 10 feet, The Retreat gives you 100 square feet of covered outdoor living space. It is our most compact pavilion size, and that is exactly what makes it so popular. It tucks into a corner of the yard, sits comfortably next to a patio, or stands on its own as a quiet destination you built just for sitting down and slowing down.
This is the size that works when you want a real timber structure without giving up half your yard to get it. Room for a porch swing, a couple of chairs, maybe a small table for morning coffee. It is not trying to be an event space. It is trying to be the spot you actually use every single day.
What's Included
- 8x8 Post and Beams
- 6x6 Knee Braces
- 6x6 Rafters & 2x8 Ridge Beams
- 6x6 Truss Preassembled (Top & Bottom Chord and Webbing)
- 2x8 Pine T&G Decking with synthetic underlayment
- Heavy Duty structural plates and post base
- Standard 29ga Metal Roof or Architectural Shingles
- Includes all fasteners needed (does not include framing nails)
Stamped engineered drawings available.
Choose Your Wood
Each species changes the look, the price, and the long term maintenance a little differently. Picking the right one comes down to your climate, your budget, and how much upkeep you actually want to sign up for.
The workhorse choice and where most homeowners land. The most affordable option, and it holds up well once treated for outdoor exposure.
Read the pine guide → CedarThe classic reddish brown timber look people picture when they think backyard pavilion. Naturally resists rot without much extra protection.
Read the cedar guide → CypressThe pick for humid climates. A golden honey tone with strong natural resistance to moisture and decay.
Read the cypress guide →There is something about having a real timber structure in your own backyard. Not a pop up canopy, not a vinyl gazebo kit. Heavy timber joinery, a real roofline, something that looks like it belongs on the property and adds to it. The Retreat gives you that presence at a size and price that make sense for most homes.
Ready to see what it looks like with your wood choice, your roofing, and your site?
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