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Tight Joint irregular Bluestone patio built in St. Paul, Minnesota. By English Stone
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Adjacent to the front craftsman porch is this striking overlook porch -- essentially an open-air gazebo, with nearly 360 degree views of the yard, gardens, and surrounding woodlands. The landscape space includes a stone paver sitting patio, placed right in the front gardens. Stone-edged terrace walls begin to the right of the porch.

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Lake home in northern Minnesota.
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Coming from Minnesota this couple already had an appreciation for a woodland retreat. Wanting to lay some roots in Sun Valley, Idaho, guided the incorporation of historic hewn, stone and stucco into this cozy home among a stand of aspens with its eye on the skiing and hiking of the surrounding mountains. Miller Architects, PC

Within the garden, this corner of the deck provides a spa nook for soaking and relaxing. The spa and deck overlook Lake Minnetonka, just west of Minneapolis. The owners use it year-round. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.

Lower terrace splits to create a built-in bench. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.
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A double waterfalls cascades into this koi pond. A hillside stream splits into two channels, then spills into the deep end of this pond feature. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.