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HD123: Turbo Hideaway Fort $14,970 now $12,970 Brochure

The Turbo Hideaway:  2-story compact Fort (16 square feet with 6' deck height) with Pyramid Roof and playhouse below, plus 4 great play features: Rock Climbing Wall, Firepole, Rope Net Ladder and step up to Turbo Tube Slide (with 1' build up of wall).

One inventory Turbo Hideaway Fort on sale: was $14,970 / now $12,970
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Choose your own color palette. Call 415.864.6840 for details

 

HD 120: Hideaway Fort $9,990 now $7,990 Brochure
The Hideaway Fort (16 square feet with 6' deck height) with playhouse below, plus 3 great play features: Rock Climbing Wall, Rope Net Ladder and Open Slide.

One inventory Hideaway Fort on sale: was $9,990 / now $7,990
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HD 126: Swing Turbo Hideaway $16,590 now $14,990 Brochure

The Swing/Turbo Hideaway:  2-story compact Fort (16 square feet with 6' deck height) with Gable Roof and playhouse below, plus 5 great play features: Rock Climbing Wall, Firepole, Rope Net Ladder, Turbo Tube Slide and Swing Beam over 2 belt swings.

Swing Turbo Hideaway Fort on sale: was $16,590 / now $14,990
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HD124: Swing Hideaway Fort $11,970 Brochure

The Swing Hideaway:  2-story compact Fort (16 square fee with 6' deck heightt) with playhouse below, Rope Net Ladder, Rock Climbing Wall, Firepole (or scoop slide), Flagpole with 3 flags, and 9' long angled Swing Beam over 2 belt swings.

 

RHF 218: Robins Tower $12,770 Brochure

Robin's Tower is the base model for our popular Robin Hood's Fort series. A "stand-alone" 2-story fort (4'6" x 4'6" x 10' high) with all the bells & whistles: playhouse (below), rock climbing wall, firepole, rope net ladder, turbo tube slide and flag pole with 3 flags! Great for tight budgets and tight corners of the yard. Select the colors of your choice.

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RHF 210: Robin Hood 1 Swing $15,770 Brochure
Robin Hoods Fort 1 swing: fantastic 2-story Tower with playhouse below, plus 3' long bridge over 1 disc swing, rock climbing wall; stainless steel firepole; turbo tube slide & rope net ladder.

Add a Pyramid Roof for additional $2,800 or add a Gable Roof for $2,400!
RHF212: Robin Hood 2 Swings $19,970 Brochure
Robin Hood's Fort with 2 Swings: The 2-story tower (4.5' x 4.5' x 10' high) has a playhouse below and deck above, with a rock climbing wall, firepole, turbo tube slide and flagpole with 3 flags. The 9' long bridge has 2 swings attached underneath and a rope net ladder on the end. A great play date!
RHF214: Robin Hood 3 Swings $21,770 Brochure
Robin Hood's Fort - 3 Swings:  Imagine the fun of 3 kids swinging side-by-side on this extra-long 12' Bridge extending from the 2-story Fort to the Rope Net Ladder!  Or, attach an interchangeable Tire Swing ($950) underneath.  All the other standard Robin Hood's Fort features are still there: the Rock Climbing Wall, the Firepole, the Turbo Tube Slide and the Rope Net Ladder at the end of the long Bridge.  This Robin Hood's Fort comes with a special carved sign that says "No Grown-ups Allowed" (rainbow carving additional). Select the colors of your choice!
KF221: King Fort 2 Swings $25,970 Brochure

King Fort 2 swings: fantastic 2-story Clubhouse Tower with Gable Roof & playhouse below, plus: 9' long bridge over 2 Swings, rock climbing wall; stainless steel firepole; turbo tube slide & rope net ladder.

KF223: King Fort 3 Swings $28,970 Brochure
KING Fort with 12' long bridge over 3 swings: fantastic 2-story Tower (5' x 6' x 15' high for 30 sq. feet) with gable roof, playhouse below, rock climbing wall, stainless steel firepole, turbo tube slide, & rope net ladder.
USED 21: Used King Fort-12 ft long Bridge $18,500 Brochure

Used King Fort for sale by owner.  Our Client let us know: "her daughter has out grown her much beloved play fort and is ready to pass it on to the next family to enjoy. Lovingly maintained and in near perfect condition. Just cleaned & re-stained."

Dimensions: 26'6"L x 12'W x 15'H. Specifications: 2 story tower (5'x6') with gable roof & playhouse below. Play Features: rock climbing wall, stainless steel fire pole, turbo tube slide, rope net ladder, flag pole and 12' long Bridge with 2 belt swings. Extras: Ship's Ladder with closed risers & 1 bucket swing.

Fort is 7 years old. Just cleaned & re-stained to look like new. A similar, brand new King Fort with 12' long bridge & addition of a Ship's Ladder would cost $32,000 plus delivery & installation. Owner is asking $18,500 (price does not include dismantling, delivery & re-installation).

If interested, please email xinxinguo@hotmail.com.

Disclaimer: Barbara Butler Artist-Builder Inc is not offering this play structure for sale. This sale is through the owner. All inquiries & communications as to price, condition of structure, etc. must go through the owner via the email address above. Barbara Butler Artist-Builder Inc. offers this promotional service to our clients free of charge as a way to help recycle beautiful play structures For a standard quote for Barbara's crew to dismantle, deliver & re-install this fort at your home, please email  information @ barbarabutler.com, referencing King Fort on Sale and include your zip code.Thank you.

BF 343: Activity Center II $14,950 Brochure
Activity Center II is the 2nd in a series of backyard "jungle gyms" designed by Barbara to emphasize simple, open,elegant structures with built-in challenging play equipment. The Activity Centers are noted for their "loops of play" and lack of closed playhouse/clubhouse space.
CPS 381: Oblique House Call for price  
Oblique House:  Modern, colorful and playful. Barbara had lots of fun playing with angles on this project. Full of lots of ways up & down, with secret escapes and hidden ladders so kids can spend hours running round and round, obliquely of course!
KF225: The Fortress $24,780 Brochure

The Fortress: LARGE Clubhouse (6' x 6' x 16' high) perfect for older kids. The Fortress offers BIG play features in a small space: Turbo Tube Slide, Rock Climbing Wall, Firepole & Rope Net Ladder. Plus comes with a Pulley Bucket play accessory.

BF 340: Fort Doublefun $49,930 Brochure

 

Fort Doublefun is a wonderful combination of twos: 2 slides, 2 swings, 2 flagpoles, 2 playhouses, 2 play accessories (drop leaf table & chairs plus Ship's Wheel) and 2 ways up via the Ship's Ladder & an extra-large Rock Climbing wall. Perfect for a gang of kids of all ages.

 

BF330: Fort Mediterranean $115,590 Brochure
Fort Mediterranean offers spectacular views of the surrounding green countryside.  Spanning over 51 feet, this extraordinary play structure provides numerous playhouses, bridges and hideaways. Curves, arches and the color palette lend a Mediterranean inspired charm to this combination fortress/castle.  
BF 333: Paradise Playfort $24,480 Brochure
Paradise Playfort is tucked into a corner, amongst the trees. It looks and feels like a treehouse, but without any tree attachment.  The result of being carefully designed, built and installed to maximize previously under-utilized space and blend in with the surroundings. A rustic retreat for kids and adults.
BF 313: Castle Starlight $36,400 Brochure

Castle crenelations highlite this 2-story Octagon Castle with Octagon roof and 9' long straight bridge over 2 swings.  Rock climbing provides a challenging entrance up-and-over to give this structure a Medieval touch. Plus 4 great play features: Rock climbing, turbo tube slide, firepole and rope net ladder!

BF 341: Castle Ramparts $92,800 Brochure
A true Castle for 6 kids with a big 12' x 12' Deck, Castle Rooks, flying flags, large Clubhouse above and Jailhouse below (complete with secret Turbo Tube Slide escape!) and many, many excellent play features.
BF 331: Fort Harmony $33,940 Brochure
Fort Harmony provides plenty of activity for youngsters while at the same time blending into the landscape and providing a harmonious view from the main house.
BF335: Forest Hideaway $29,180 Brochure
Forest Hideaway is long and narrow with a large 5' x 6' Clubhouse, front and rear decks, and a multitude of play features including:  a Rock Climbing Wall, Firepole, Rope Net Ladder, and Rung Ladder. Plus there is plenty of room under the deck for attaching challenging play accessories - choose from a wide variety!
BF 334: Octagon Tower $31,600 Brochure

Octagon Tower sparks the imagination with a castle turret shape, crenellations, and rock climbing holds, plus 4 additional play features: Firepole, Turbo Tube Slide, Rung Ladder and Rope Net Ladder. The playhouse below comes with a curved-top Dutch front door, jailbar & shuttered windows, and interior bench over secret escape door. Order in the color palette of your choice! 

BF 337: Activity Center $14,860 Brochure
The Activity Center is designed to provide plenty of challenging fun in a tight, controlled space. The 4 corner play stations are the launching point for each activity: Swing, Monkey Bars, Rings, and Track Ride
BF 332: Gateway Fortress $79,720 Brochure
Gateway Fortress is meant for continuous play! Pass through the Gateway Entrance and scramble up the10' Swinging Bridge Ramp to the top of the Jailhouse Tower. Then across the 12' Straight Bridge (with 3 belt swings attached underneath) to the large Clubhouse on top of a Big Deck that has plenty of challenging up, down and underneath play features.
BF 339: Coyote Creek Outpost $59,850 Brochure
Coyote Creek Outpost was auctioned at the Dreams Happen Gala Event in June, 2009. All proceeds were donated 100% to Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP).  RTP builds volunteer partnerships to rehabilitate homes and community facilities for low-income homeowners and neighbors (seniors, disabled, or families) so they can live independently in warmth and safety.
BF 303: Tahoe Outpost $49,640 Brochure
Tahoe Outpost gives kids the fun of a big, outdoor play structure in a small space. This large, 2-story Hexagon Climbing Tower with tongue & groove Roof has Rock Climbing all around, a Firepole, a Rope Net Ladder, a Turbo Tube Slide and an extra-long Drawbridge-style Ramp. 
BF 315: Wizards Hideout $65,200 Brochure

Every 2 years, Rebuilding Together Peninsula partners with 15 local architects and Barbara Butler to create unique, one-of-a-kind, theme playhouses. These playhouses are displayed at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, CA, for 3 weeks and then auctioned to the highest bidder during the "Dreams Happen" Gala event.  100% of the proceeds raised from auctioning the playhouses are donated to Rebuilding Together Peninsula, an organization that builds volunteer partnerships to rehabilitate homes & community facilities for low-income, elderly and/or disabled people. Barbara Butler Artist-Builder Inc. has participated in this wonderful playhouse auction for the past 10 years.  

BF324: Castleland $53,256 Brochure

Appropriately named  Castleland by the children, this elegant play structure looks like a magical castle amidst the beautiful gardens.  Cross-over the arched bridge to enjoy lunch at the custom picnic table with curved benches, then spend the afternoon swinging, climbing, sliding or just reading in a quiet corner.

BF 316: Atherton Castle $59,910 Brochure
Atherton Castle appeared in Architectural Digest and elicited a huge response from readers. The three-color scheme of Ochre, Forest Green and Barn Red of this redwood play structure holds enormous appeal for kids and adults alike. This is the 1st of 5 versions made over the years (see Fort Bethesda & Atherton 5).
BF 312: Le Petit Chalet with Swings $47,940 Brochure
Le Petit Chalet was designed and built for Rebuilding Together, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families and children in unfortunate circumstances.  Le Petit Chalet, along with 12 other playhouses (also donated by local architects and builders) were auctioned at the gala event with all proceeds going to Rebuilding Together. The winning bidder had the Bridge-over-Swings added to this wooden play structure prior to delivery.
BF321: Castle Fantastico $95,740 Brochure
This ultimate castle play structure was built for 5 kids. The family and Barbara worked together to come up with the design (based on the original Connecticut Castle play structure). 
BF 318: Zig Zag $72,620 Brochure

Zig Zag is a wooden play fort designed to pack a lot of play into a condensed space with 3 Towers, 2 Bridges, a Drawbridge Ramp and multiple Play Features.

BF327: High Chaparral $98,190 Brochure
High Chaparral is an understated play creation, designed to complement the house and blend into the natural surroundings. This redwood play fort provides lots of open climbing space where the kids will develop coordination and build upper body strength.
BF 317: Atherton 5 $65,460 Brochure
You will love this version of the Atherton Castle (the 5th in the series): it has a longer Bridge, a modified Hip Roof to match the roof line of the main house, a 4' x 4' Climbing Tower at the end of the Bridge in place of the Stacking Fort and more swings!
CPS362: Wild Oasis $49,400 Brochure

The Wild Oasis Playhouse was displayed at the Stanford Mall in Palo Alto, CA for 3 weeks along with 12 other exceptional playhouses designed & built by local Architects and Builders.  On June 4th, 2005, the playhouses were auctioned at the Gala "Dreams Happen" event, with all proceeds donated to Rebuilding Together, a non-profit, non-denomoninational organization that builds volunteer partnerships to rehabilitate homes & community facilities of low-income, elderly and/or disabled neighbors so they can live in warmth, safety and independence.   The Wild Oasis sold for $45,000 to one lucky high bidder!  "Playhouses that unlock the imagination of children can make dreams happen for others."  Visit www.rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org for more information about this exceptional organization. 

BF329: Western Fort 92,500 Brochure
Everything about this fabulous redwood play fort makes you think of cowboys and Indians and the wild, wild west!
BF 306: Perched Playhouse $32,400 Brochure
This Perched Playhouse is built over belt swings and a trapeze bar. The unique design provides for swinging underneath, climbing & sliding on either end, and a tea party up above.  Just perfect! A kids' playhouse that feels like a tree fort!
CPS 350: Texas Towers $94,450 Brochure
Everything in Texas is big, and the rambling Texas Towers is no exception. This redwood play structure has multiple Towers, Bridges, Slides and Swings.
BF 300: Le Grand Fort $85,910 Brochure
Le Grand Fort was the "Ultimate Gift" in the FAO Schwartz 2000 Christmas Catalog.  This beautiful play structure was purchased by a family that resides in a 16th century Castle in the South of France. Barbara and her crew traveled to France and spent over a week living in the grand castle while installing Le Grand Fort. 
BF 326: Fort Tuckaway $89,800 Brochure
Fort Tuckaway is aptly named as it intertwines among the trees, with many parts hidden from view. This luscious redwood play fort in a kaleidoscope of color resides in the backyard of a famous Hollywood TV Writer/Producer.
BF 311: Kids Barn $63,100 Brochure

Everyone can have some down home fun in one of Barbara's custom-designed play forts, the Kid's Barn, with board and batten siding, Rock Climbing all around and swings.

BF 304: Rapunzels Retreat $67,300 Brochure
Sometimes, even small spaces can handle a big playstructure. Rapunzel's Retreat has it all: a two-story Hexagon Tower, a Rope Climbing Net, Swings, Bridges, a Slide, and two happy little girls who love to play on it.
BF309: Chalet Playhouse $44,600 Brochure
This beautiful Double Playhouse has a Ship's Ladder entrance to the upper level as the easy way up for young children, moms and nannies. Older kids like the more challenging Rock Climbing Wall and Crazy Bar Climb on the Lookout Tower, connected to the Double Playhouse by the Bridge-over-Swings for 2.
BF 314: Fort Bethesda $59,500 Brochure

If you like to hear the laughter of kids at play, this is the backyard Play Fort for you.

CPS 344: Fort Everything $73,900 Brochure
Fort Everything is so named because, as the client said, "It has everything"! Everything includes a wonderful 2-story Hexagon Tower with a 1' bump-out of the 2nd story so that the Rock Climbing (on all 6 sides) is more challenging when climbing up and over. Print the brochure for more details on this dynamic outdoor play structure (or click on Slideshow to see more pictures).
BF320: Fort Barbican $89,870 Brochure

This great Play Fort stands guardian at the gates and provides a ton of fun, with the massive 6-sided Rock Climbing Tower, an Arched Bridge-over-Swings and a moat …swimming with alligators… or is that just my imagination?

BF 323: Disney Lookout Tower $65,680 Brochure

The Disney Lookout Tower was commissioned by Walt Disney Entertainment for the film "Bicentennial Man", starring Robin Williams. On location for over 2 months (and now residing at a northern California home), this beautiful 3 Tower play structure is complete in every detail fulfilling every kid's dream!

BF 319: Wendys House $69,800 Brochure
Barbara creates a vision of Never-Never Land with Wendy's House. Carved and stained in a delightful pallette of rich blues,greens, pinks,oranges and more, Barbara brings a child's fantasy to life in a magical redwood playstructure.
CPS342: Count Rococos Castle $51,600 Brochure

Count Rococo's Castle will inspire everyone to play outside! Who could resist play acting at rescuing damsels in distress, fighting dragons, or being crowned King & Queen in this whimsical redwood play structure. The Count's castle will also inspire lots of physical activity with four separate 2-story Towers, inside catwalks and lots of climbing.

BF 310: Seaside Castle $59,600 Brochure

This colorful Fort-by-the-Sea has an Octagon and a Stacking Fort connected by a Fortress Bridge-over-Swings. Speaking tubes run between the 2 Towers, allowing for whispered conversations. A Ship's Wheel and Captain's Bell are great fun for the nautically inclined shivering the timbers of this Play Fort.

BF 307: Cape Codder Deluxe $32,250 Brochure
The Cape Codder Deluxe is a combination playhouse and play fort. Create "His and Her" playhouses by adding an 8' angled Bridge off the Cape Codder Balcony, making a fun, uphill run to the 2-story Pentagon Climbing Tower.
CPS329: Carolina Castle $47,800 Brochure
A magical outdoor play fort for children, The Carolina Castle includes all of Barbara's "elements of fun" - 2 Forts with a connecting Bridge-over-Swings, multiple ways up & down, loops round & round, and color, color, color!
BF 305: Pirates Haunt $39,900 Brochure

Pirate's Haunt is a delightful combination of Play Fort (where Pirates hang out when ashore) and Pirate's Ship with Crow's Nest Lookout.  What better than to connect the 2 playstructures with a swinging bridge. 

BF 302: The Clubhouse $36,800 Brochure
The spacious, 2-story Clubhouse feels like a treehouse in its dappled niche. A giant slate blackboard and Pulley Bucket suggest secret meetings and "things" afoot. 
BF 328: Rough & Tumble Outpost $88,690 Brochure
This play structure is packed with fun features and built to stand up to the constant play of five young inhabitants and their friends.
CPS 304: Fort Barbinga $44,890 Brochure
Commissioned by Dreamworks, Fort Barbinga was designed and built for the movie "Envy", starring Jack Black & Ben Stiller.
CPS 309: Fort Bridget $49,890 Brochure

Fort Bridget is a series of "step-ups" from the Lookout Tower to the Bridge-over-Swings to the Main Fort.  Hidden behind the Main Fort of this play structure,  deep in the shadows of the trees, is another bridge off the back, leading to a well-hidden Tree Perch.

BF 308: Long Island Lookout $44,760 Brochure
Our Long Island Lookout is an extra tall, 2-story Double Playhouse and a 5-sided Climbing Castle. The beautiful palette of colors evokes images of a summer garden in bloom. This redwood Playstructure brings adventure and visual excitement to your landscaping.
BF 301: Kids Rule Clubhouse $29,360 Brochure

Kids Rule Clubhouse is a charming Double Playhouse plus Climbing Tower. Warm Magenta and Autumn contrast with Royal Blue and Castle Purple, giving the redwood glowing color.  Or, choose your own color palette!

CPS371: Fort Kaleidoscope $28,310 Brochure
It's as if you looked through a kaleidoscope to see brilliant colors in beautiful patterns everywhere.  The main 2-story fort has an attached 8' Bridge-over-Monkey-Bars connected to (just turn the corner) a 9' long Bridge-over-Swings.  At the end of the 1st bridge you can choose a fast exit via the turbo tube slide.  At the end of the 2nd bridge, climb down the Rope Net Ladder and scoot into the Garden Playhouse!
BF 322: Cowabunga Clubhouse $89,950 Brochure

Cowabunga Clubhouse is a top-of-the-line Play Fort for active, older kids. The completely finished 2nd story of the Clubhouse is 100% waterproof with interior pine paneling, insulation and electricity.

CPS308: Fort Funstuff $47,950 Brochure
Fort Funstuff is a delightful redwood play structure, designed to blend into the natural surroundings and still provide plenty of fun for the 5 kid "owners"!
Prices do not include Delivery and Installation charges. For a quote on Delivery and Installation charges, please call or email us, specifying your zip code and our product code. Pricing and availability subject to change without notice.
To request more information:
Email: information @ barbarabutler.com
Phone: (415) 864-6840
Fax: (650) 877-7223
325 South Maple Ave. #37
South San Francisco, CA 94080