A Resort-Style Wellness Retreat With a Hidden Sauna & Tropical Privacy

This Nocatee homeowner wanted a backyard retreat that connected the pool, outdoor kitchen, sauna, and landscape into a single, lush, resort-style escape.

The Final Result

A standard backyard became a private Nocatee wellness retreat with a hidden sauna, tropical plantings, poolside luxury, and complete resort-style privacy.

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  • Redwood outdoor sauna
  • Raised and leveled yard areas around the pool, side yards, and outdoor kitchen
  • Sugar palms for privacy around the property
  • Birds of paradise, yuccas, bromeliads, lady palms, and tropical plants
  • Two giant Sylvester palms in custom planter beds
  • White beach pebbles to tie into the bar
  • Grey flagstone stepping stones to the pool and sauna
  • Mexican beach pebbles around the pool
  • Crushed shell for a barefoot-friendly resort feel

  • Hidden sauna path created a secret retreat experience
  • Massive sugar palms delivered privacy and immersion
  • Grey flagstone created a stable tropical walking path
  • Mexican beach pebbles added a high-end resort finish

  • Redwood sauna offered quality, durability, and a premium look
  • Sugar palms created privacy and lushness
  • Thick natural flagstone made the pathway safe and stable
  • Crushed shell created a beach resort feel underfoot
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