We have a wonderful backyard.  It's large, we have a pool, a large patio, and a ton of room to have a large garden, blueberry bushes, and a great play area for the kids.  

But our backyard is far from an oasis (so far).  The patio needs to be redone (eventually) and honestly, it's frequently got the few chairs we have pushed aside for the kids to ride bikes and scooters on.  

In a dream world, I'd be sitting in a hot tub under a nice, fabric gazebo...with a nice table and chairs nearby...and there'd be a large hammock for me (or anyone) to enjoy. 

In reality, I'm knee deep in scooters, sidewalk chalk and pushing swings.  I guess I'd not have it any other way...at least for right now.  But I think there's some room at the end of the day for a little backyard oasis for the adults, don't you? 
 

What do you think we should do to make our yard have a bit more of an "oasis" feel and not just a playground feel?  (Pleasesayhottubpleasesayhottub)

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