The Swing/Turbo Hideaway Fort has it all: 2-story compact fort with Playhouse (below) and Gable Roof, plus 5 great play features: Rope Net Ladder, Rock Climbing Wall, Coil Climber, Turbo Tube Slide and 8' long angled Swing Beam over 2 belt swings.
The Hideaway Fort: 2-story compact fort with Playhouse (below), Rope Net Ladder, Rock Climbing Wall, Flagpole with 3 flags, and your choice of either: Super Slide or Firepole.
The Swing Hideaway Fort: 2-story compact fort 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.
The Turbo Hideaway Fort: 2-story compact fort with Playhouse (below) and 4 great play features: Rope Net Ladder, Rock Climbing Wall, Firepole and Turbo Tube Slide (with 1' build up of wall).
JUST REDUCED! FOR SALE BY OWNER: this Barbara Butler Hideaway Fort is 9 years old & located in
Davis, CA.
2-story modular Fort with playhouse below, rock climbing wall, firepole, rope net ladder and canvas pyramid roof (see specifications). Re-stained several years ago! Click on Slideshow to see current images. Value new is $12,010. Used fort is offered for sale at $3,990 $2,500 Buyer will be responsible for dismantling and transporting to new location.
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. Thank you.
4th of July Sale. Save $1,000 now thru July 30th! Originally $10,970, now $9,970.
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.
4th of July Sale! Save $1,500 now thru July 30th! Originally $13,970, now $12,470.
This exceptional 2-story fort (4'6" x 4'6" x 10' high) comes with Playhouse (below), Turbo Tube Slide, Rock Climbing Wall, Firepole, Rope Net Ladder, Flag Pole with 3 flags, and 3' long Bridge over 1 disc swing. Select the colors of your choice.
ADD A PYRAMID ROOF for $2,800 $2,500 (additional $300 savings) to protect from rain and a hot sun.
4th of July Sale! Save $2,000 now thru July 30th! Originally $17,970, now $15,970.
Robin Hood's Fort - 2 Swings is our most popular 2-story fort. The 2-story tower (4.5' x 4.5' x 10' high) has a playhouse below and the 9' long bridge provides plenty of additional upper level play space. Besides 2 beltswings, kids have access to the rock climbing wall, the stainless steel firepole, the turbo tube slide, the flagpole with 3 flags and, at the end of the bridge, the rope net ladder. Lots of fun! Select the colors of your choice.
ADD A PYRAMID ROOF for $2,800 $2,500 (additional $300 savings) to protect from rain and a hot sun.
4th of July Sale! Save $2,500 now thru July 30th! Originally $19,970, now $17,470.
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.
ADD A PYRAMID ROOF for $2,800 $2,500 (additional $300 savings) to protect from rain and a hot sun.
15% Sale: originally $25,970 / now on sale for $21,970 / a savings of $4,000 / Sale ends 7/30/10!
KING Fort 2 Swings: Fantastic 2-story Clubhouse Tower (5' x 6' x 15' high for 30 sq. feet) with Gable Roof and playhouse below, plus 9' long bridge over 2 belt swings and 4 great play features: Rock climbing wall; stainless steel Firepole with safety gate; Turbo tube slide; Rope net ladder.
KING FORT - 3 SWINGS: Fantastic 2-story Clubhouse Tower (5' x 6' x 15' high) with Gable Roof and playhouse below, plus 5 great play features: Rock climbing wall; stainless steel Firepole with safety gate; Turbo tube slide; Rope net ladder; and 12' long bridge over 3 belt swings. The 12' long bridge provides lots of extra play space!
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. Come take a peek at this extraordinary Castle Ramparts.
On Sale at 15% discount for orders placed by 7/30/10. Savings of $3210!
Originally $21,370 / now $18,160 plus delivery & installation
The Fortress is Clubhouse size (6' x 6' x 16' high for 36 sq. feet) and perfect for older kids. Big enough for sleepovers, this spacious 2-story fort 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Coyote Creek Outpost (along with 14 other playhouses designed & donated by Bay Area Architects/Builders) 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Everything in Texas is big, and the rambling Texas Towers is no exception. This redwood play structure has multiple Towers, Bridges, Slides and Swings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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?
This redwood Play Structure (also known as Disney Lookout Tower) was commissioned by Walt Disney for the film "Bicentennial Man", starring Robin Williams. On location for over 2 months (and now residing at a northern California home), the beautiful Bicentennial Towers is complete in every detail filling every kid's dream!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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325 South Maple Ave. #37
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