A backyard sport court at sunset in Utah, with a putting green, hammocks, and a fire pit behind it

A backyard built to be used.

This one has a full sport court, a putting green, a sauna, a cold plunge, and a fire pit. I design yards like it for homeowners across Utah, and this one is open to companies for retreats.

Design my backyard Host a retreat here

Glass backboard and hoop against evening clouds

For homeowners

Design your backyard

Most yards are grass and a patio nobody sits on. I plan yards around what your family will actually do outside: shoot hoops, hit putts, sit by a fire, get in cold water at 6am. I handle the layout, the contractors, and the details that make it feel finished.

Sport courtsBasketball, pickleball, and multi-use courts with proper drainage, lighting, and pro-grade goals.
Putting greens and turfSynthetic greens that roll true, sized to the space you have.
Recovery and wellnessWood-fired hot tubs, saunas, and cold plunges placed where you'll use them daily.
Gathering spacesFire pits, hammock groves, and seating built for a crowd.

Start a design conversation

Hammocks, putting green flags, and Adirondack chairs around the fire pit

For companies

Bring your team here

Skip the hotel conference room. Book this yard for the day: run your offsite on the court, hold breakouts around the fire, and end with a sauna and cold plunge round that people talk about for months. It works for leadership teams and for full-company days in the 8 to 40 range.

Full-day and half-day bookingsExclusive use of the yard, court, green, and recovery setup.
Facilitated optionsStructured sessions on AI adoption, strategy, and team performance, or bring your own agenda.
Catering and setup handledMeals, shade, seating, and AV arranged for you.
Recovery blockA guided sauna and cold plunge session to close the day.

Ask about dates and pricing

What's in the yard

Everything below was designed, built, and is used weekly. It's the proof of the design work and the place your team will spend the day.

Full sport courtRegulation basketball goal with glass backboard, pickleball lines and net, lit for evening play.
Putting greenMulti-hole synthetic green with fringe, right off the court.
SaunaRoom for a small group. The center of the recovery block.
Cold plungeCold enough to matter. Guided entry for first-timers.
Wood-fired hot tubHeats slowly, holds a conversation for hours.
Fire pit and hammocksAdirondack seating around the fire, hammocks strung between the posts, mountain views to the east.

What a retreat day looks like

This is a starting point. Every booking gets a schedule built around your goals for the day and the size of your group.

Located in northern Utah, an easy drive from Salt Lake City. Exact address shared on booking.

8:30
Arrive, coffee, breakfast by the fireSettle in and get the day's agenda.
9:30
Morning working sessionStrategy, planning, or a facilitated workshop under the shade structure.
12:00
Lunch on the greenCatered. Putting contest optional but likely.
1:00
Court timePickleball or 3-on-3. Mixed teams, low stakes, high energy.
2:30
Afternoon breakoutsSmaller groups spread across the yard.
4:00
Sauna and cold plungeGuided rounds. The part everyone remembers.
5:30
Dinner and sunsetWrap the day around the fire.

How a design project runs

Walk the yardAn on-site visit to talk through how you want to live outside and what the space allows.
Plan and budgetA layout with the pieces prioritized, so you can build all at once or in phases.
BuildI coordinate the court, turf, and wellness installers I trust and keep the project moving.
Finish and useLighting, nets, seating, the details. Then you start using it.

Get in touch

Tell me what you're after. For design work, a rough idea of your space and budget helps. For retreats, your group size and a few possible dates.

Or email hello@backyardgcutah.com