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Upper Valley Retreat

A pool and spa meet shaded sitting areas and planted paths in this Upper Valley courtyard.

  • Upper Valley, El Paso, Texas
  • Project year: 2012
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Backyard pool and fire pit with seating. Stone patio, pergola, and lush landscaping.
A pool and spa meet shaded sitting areas and planted paths in this Upper Valley courtyard.

Project story

The design.

Travertine paths lead between the house, water, and a cedar pergola. Flowering beds and other planting soften the edges of the paved areas.

The courtyard includes a fire feature and landscape lighting for evenings outdoors.

Services

Our work here.

Project gallery

24 photographs

  1. Swimming pool with illuminated pergola, lounge furniture, and water fountains.
    01 / 24Swimming pool with illuminated pergola, lounge furniture, and water fountains.
  2. Spanish-style home with red tile roof, arched doorway, and lush landscaping.
    02 / 24Spanish-style home with red tile roof, arched doorway, and lush landscaping.
  3. A vibrant garden bed with various green plants, flowers, and a brick border next to a tree.
    03 / 24A vibrant garden bed with various green plants, flowers, and a brick border next to a tree.
  4. Tan stucco house with red tile roof, arched window, and landscaped yard.
    04 / 24Tan stucco house with red tile roof, arched window, and landscaped yard.
  5. Pink and orange zinnia flowers blooming in a lush green garden.
    05 / 24Pink and orange zinnia flowers blooming in a lush green garden.
  6. Green lawn and garden bed with climbing vines against a yellow-toned brick wall, trees above.
    06 / 24Green lawn and garden bed with climbing vines against a yellow-toned brick wall, trees above.
  7. Backyard pool and fire pit with seating. Stone patio, pergola, and lush landscaping.
    07 / 24A pool and spa meet shaded sitting areas and planted paths in this Upper Valley courtyard.
  8. A lush, green backyard with stone patio, lawn, and flowering trees against a wall.
    08 / 24A lush, green backyard with stone patio, lawn, and flowering trees against a wall.
  9. Poolside patio with fire pit, blue chairs, pergola, and seating area. Palm trees and greenery.
    09 / 24Poolside patio with fire pit, blue chairs, pergola, and seating area. Palm trees and greenery.
  10. Poolside pergola with seating, overhead lighting, and lush greenery; evening ambiance.
    10 / 24Poolside pergola with seating, overhead lighting, and lush greenery; evening ambiance.
  11. Spanish-style house with red tile roof, arched windows, and wet driveway.
    11 / 24Spanish-style house with red tile roof, arched windows, and wet driveway.
  12. Colorful coleus plants with burgundy and pink leaves, in a garden bed with rocks.
    12 / 24Colorful coleus plants with burgundy and pink leaves, in a garden bed with rocks.
  13. Backyard pool with fire pit and lounge seating under a pergola.
    13 / 24Backyard pool with fire pit and lounge seating under a pergola.
  14. Spanish-style home with red-tile roof, trees, and wet driveway.
    14 / 24Spanish-style home with red-tile roof, trees, and wet driveway.
  15. Sidewalk leading to a tan stucco building with a lush green garden.
    15 / 24Sidewalk leading to a tan stucco building with a lush green garden.
  16. Orange and red daylily with water droplets, surrounded by green foliage.
    16 / 24Orange and red daylily with water droplets, surrounded by green foliage.
  17. Spanish-style home with a red-tiled roof and lush landscaping. A curving driveway leads to the house.
    17 / 24Spanish-style home with a red-tiled roof and lush landscaping. A curving driveway leads to the house.
  18. Beige stucco house with a tiled roof, lush landscaping, and a large tree in front.
    18 / 24Beige stucco house with a tiled roof, lush landscaping, and a large tree in front.
  19. Pink and white stargazer lily blooming in a garden with green foliage and purple flowers.
    19 / 24Pink and white stargazer lily blooming in a garden with green foliage and purple flowers.
  20. Entrance to a stucco house with a dark gate, surrounded by green plants and a tree.
    20 / 24Entrance to a stucco house with a dark gate, surrounded by green plants and a tree.
  21. Lush garden bed with purple leaves, yellow daisies, and various green plants; sunlight.
    21 / 24Lush garden bed with purple leaves, yellow daisies, and various green plants; sunlight.
  22. Lush garden with a stone-lined border, vibrant green grass, and flowering plants against a light-colored wall.
    22 / 24Lush garden with a stone-lined border, vibrant green grass, and flowering plants against a light-colored wall.
  23. Lush garden with various green plants and purple-leaf trees, bordered by a stone wall and green lawn.
    23 / 24Lush garden with various green plants and purple-leaf trees, bordered by a stone wall and green lawn.
  24. Wooden pergola over a patio with two chairs by a pool.
    24 / 24Wooden pergola over a patio with two chairs by a pool.
Open complete gallery · 24 photographsAll project photography
Complete gallery 24 photographs
  1. 01A pool and spa meet shaded sitting areas and planted paths in this Upper Valley courtyard.
  2. 02Swimming pool with illuminated pergola, lounge furniture, and water fountains.
  3. 03A lush, green backyard with stone patio, lawn, and flowering trees against a wall.
  4. 04Poolside patio with fire pit, blue chairs, pergola, and seating area. Palm trees and greenery.
  5. 05Poolside pergola with seating, overhead lighting, and lush greenery; evening ambiance.
  6. 06Spanish-style home with red tile roof, arched doorway, and lush landscaping.
  7. 07Spanish-style house with red tile roof, arched windows, and wet driveway.
  8. 08Colorful coleus plants with burgundy and pink leaves, in a garden bed with rocks.
  9. 09Backyard pool with fire pit and lounge seating under a pergola.
  10. 10Spanish-style home with red-tile roof, trees, and wet driveway.
  11. 11A vibrant garden bed with various green plants, flowers, and a brick border next to a tree.
  12. 12Sidewalk leading to a tan stucco building with a lush green garden.
  13. 13Orange and red daylily with water droplets, surrounded by green foliage.
  14. 14Spanish-style home with a red-tiled roof and lush landscaping. A curving driveway leads to the house.
  15. 15Tan stucco house with red tile roof, arched window, and landscaped yard.
  16. 16Beige stucco house with a tiled roof, lush landscaping, and a large tree in front.
  17. 17Pink and white stargazer lily blooming in a garden with green foliage and purple flowers.
  18. 18Entrance to a stucco house with a dark gate, surrounded by green plants and a tree.
  19. 19Lush garden bed with purple leaves, yellow daisies, and various green plants; sunlight.
  20. 20Pink and orange zinnia flowers blooming in a lush green garden.
  21. 21Lush garden with a stone-lined border, vibrant green grass, and flowering plants against a light-colored wall.
  22. 22Lush garden with various green plants and purple-leaf trees, bordered by a stone wall and green lawn.
  23. 23Wooden pergola over a patio with two chairs by a pool.
  24. 24Green lawn and garden bed with climbing vines against a yellow-toned brick wall, trees above.
Backyard pool and fire pit with seating. Stone patio, pergola, and lush landscaping.
A pool and spa meet shaded sitting areas and planted paths in this Upper Valley courtyard.

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