Gilroy Today 2013 06 Summer | Page 32

The great outdoors await … just step out the back door

Outdoor spaces are definitely gaining momentum as go-to-places to party and enjoy nature in the backyard . In Gilroy , we are blessed with an amazing Mediterranean climate that affords us the opportunity to be outdoors the better part of the year . Showcased on these pages are a few of Gilroy ’ s amazing backyards in various stages of development .

Backyards seem to evolve in two distinct ways . Some are the result of meticulous planning and construction happening all at once according to those plans ; others yards take on a more organic approach that evolves over time . The Perless ’ backyard is a good example of carefully planned , all at once outdoor setting . On the other end of the spectrum , with a more organic approach , is the backyard at the Bozzo ’ s . The plan for the Bozzo back yard evolved over a few decades and was influenced by a variety of significant happenings .
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