Tropical Paradise in Apex, NC
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I work for a healthcare technology company. Hobbies for me include landscaping/gardening, outdoor activities, going to my kids' sporting events, reading, astronomy, and generally being very active (I can’t sit still!). My wife is a health and fitness coach. As a family, we love to travel and enjoy being in nature. We have created a tropical-themed paradise complete with outdoor bar, fireplace, pool and patio, tiki-style kid's playhouse and a koi pond, surrounded by tropical trees and plants and highlighted by nighttime lighting and a sound system throughout. People call it a tropical themed version of Mr. Miyagi's backyard (from the Karate Kid movie). We also have an additional yard for sports playing and outdoor activities. The whole experience of using landscaping, hardscaping, and fun features like the bar, pool, koi pond, and tiki house really surprise people when they walk through the gate into our backyard. Our goal was to touch all five senses in the space, while making it feel very private and comfortable. One of our favorite features is the bar, which has its own name (Tommy O's Bar and Grill) with signs, coasters, menus and even T-shirts printed accordingly. We love entertaining, making special cocktails, listening to music, and just spending time together out here.