Outdoor dining should be mandatory when living on waterfront property. The retractable awning shields diners from the elements preventing a premature end to a delightful meal.
The draped fabric panels above this deck can be opened or closed. The undulating lines of the shades are echoed in the softly rolling hills. The simple lines of the architecture and furnishings seem very appropriate to me next to the calm expanse of the lake.
This deck is great because you can have it covered, partially covered, or open. It's a great way to allow nature in while keeping some of the less desirable elements out of your dinner parties!