You should start by informing us (the Houzz community) of your budget. You will get a much better idea of what is possible, This yard will look a lot different depending on if you wish to spend $5000 or $100,000.

Those r neighbors' homes we looking at?

This is a home site?

Hi Yardvaark, yes, those are neighbors' fence on the back.

I asked a second question, too. (If no, what is purpose of land for U?)

I like the rocks. I think they are very sculptural. for 4 meter (which translates to us 13' feet we do steps at 6-8" high ) so pretty much I'm saying you will need about 26 steps. So I would go with a windy path with some nice landings (we put landings every 8 steps. I would also think about some screening from the neighbors to give privacy.

and aww deer. sometimes I make an area into a looking garden that you visit on occasion. It's probably too far from the house for dinning or seating.. but who know may you have a view you can look at?

Oh and stairs first (integrate with design). I do these slope projects and the contractors looks at it and he's like..how do I get there?...