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Planning Your Backyard Staycation

Some national parks have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree, something is wrong. ~George Carlin

Good point, George. Add to that the recent economic climate and its no wonder “staycations” will be a continuing trend this year. These mini stay-at-home vacations can be as simple as pitching a tent in the backyard for the kids, to taking day trips to a museum or art gallery. The goal is to create a kind of resort at home, away from the stresses of work and traffic hassles.

Here are some simple ideas for creating a fun, relaxing backyard staycation:

Stay relaxed: Create an outdoor living area that you and your family will enjoy. Think of how you will want the space to feel. Do you want casual come-as-you-are charm or formal by invitation only sophistication? If vacation time to you means lying on an outdoor chaise lounge with a good read, with the cabana curtain flapping in the soft summer breezes, then be sure to create a relaxing retreat area with this in mind.

Stay playful: If your staycation includes young children, create space with room enough for good old fashion play. Have plenty of sidewalk chalk, skipping ropes and bubble blowing wands around and let the little ones use their imagination. Or put up a net for volleyball or badminton. Give the kids plenty to do and they’ll be the last ones to feel cheated by not spending long hours on a plane or in the car traveling to faraway vacation spots.

Stay together: Take advantage of the time away from outside routine work duties to spend some quality time together as a family. Enjoy dinner on the deck or patio and then pull out the board games. Later, gather everyone together for an outdoor movie night. Let the kids invite a friend or two. Even if they’ve seen the movie before, there’s just something special about watching a movie outside under the stars. Don’t forget the popcorn!

Whether your vacation dreams include sleeping next to a tree or backyard barbecuing with friends and family, a staycation is a great option for getting some rest, relaxation and rejuvenation.

Now’s the time to get your backyard “staycation ready” and we’ve got plenty of outdoor bar, dining and seating possibilities to choose from.