BACKYARD STAYCATIONS DESIGNED BY E.A. QUINN

cdavis • Jun 27, 2019

Staycations are all the rage these days. Why travel when you still have so much to discover right here in Connecticut? But at E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting, we think you might want to take that a step farther. Staycation in your own backyard!

But for the perfect Backyard Staycation, you’ll need the perfect Outdoor Living plan, and that’s where the experts at E.A. Quinn Landscaping can help.


We work with homeowners throughout Connecticut on Outdoor Living plans to incorporate a myriad of features that will make you, your friends, your family and your neighbors want to hang out in your backyard. Below is a list of the most popular Outdoor Living elements that any backyard staycation needs:

  • Outdoor Kitchen – If you want to really enjoy your time grilling, you’ll want an outdoor kitchen. Our outdoor kitchen designs not only include gas grills, but also kitchen sinks, refrigerators, kegerators, wine storage and pizza ovens. Basically anything you have inside your kitchen at home can be installed outside.
  • Poolscape – What’s the number one thing people look forward to when they go on a vacation? Swimming! Well, with a pool and custom poolscape, you won’t be nearly as interested in traveling during the summer.
  • Fire Pit or Fire Place – Nothing says cozy like a fire pit or fire place. They’re great in the evening and can keep you outside longer into the fall and winter seasons.
  • Seating Options – A proper Outdoor Living Design will not only include traditional patio furniture, but also built in options, like natural stone sitting walls around a fire pit.
  • Retaining Walls – Have a slanted yard? No problem? Our expertise is getting the yard to work for you. With the right design of a retaining wall, we can help you create flat areas for patios as well as pools.
  • Media Options – No staycation is complete without the proper soundtrack. We can work with you to install speakers throughout your outdoor living area so the tunes keep everyone feeling groovy!


Next time you are dreaming about traveling for a summer vacation, why not start to think about what a Backyard Vacation would look like? When you’re ready, give us a call!



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