b'feature gardenLeft: The renovated courtyard is now a tranquil yet uplifting retreat for family, friends and guests.Bottom: A sensational outdoor kitchen is the centerpiece of the courtyard, finished in Resene Half Ash to matchthe walls of the house. Below: The impressive double doors leading to the house are stained in Resene Cedar from the Resene Woodsman range. Right: A pool is part of the multipurpose courtyard.ReseneReseneReseneHalf Ash Blue Moon Quarter Parchment M oving north to the sunny climes of Hawkesyetrelativelyeasy-care,semi-tropicalenclosedarea Bay inspired Steve and Annie Harrington tofor guests that would set the scene for the uplifting give their garden a radical makeover.experience they were about to embrace when staying Magical views capture the colours of the changinghere. seasons over the Tukituki Valley from this tranquil ruralAs for the colour choices, these were obvious. A spot, making it perfect for the couples home, and theirpalette of natural hues in various shades of sand, to accommodation and day spa business.silver grey and green was selected to harmonise with Their vision of glorious, beautifully planted outdoorthe existing walls painted in a green-edged neutral entertaining spaces werent borne out with the newlyResene Half Ash and darker trims and doors in Resene purchased property. A draughty corridor between theGrey Friars. That colour combination, says Annie, suits homeandgaragemeantthecourtyardwasntasthe crisp clean lines of the home and gives a smart, sheltered as it could be. The garden had done itsformal quality to the courtyard that they like. dash. It just wasnt going to work. The trees in theShots of colour and sweet-smelling plants were key central courtyard had grown too big, says Steve. Theto create allure around the day spa, explains Annie. entry was also badly positioned and lacked the senseAndwithStevesbackgroundinadvancedlighting of arrival expected of a quality guest retreat.systems,sensationaloutdoorlightingwasalways Most importantly, Steve and Annie wanted a realgoing to be part of the scheme.showpieceintheshelteredcourtyard;aninviting,When the former owners agreed to spend a year 73'