Backyard Entertainment in Winter? It’s Possible.

Winter isn’t only a time for indoor dinner parties, drinks in the lounge and movies on the couch. We can entertain outdoors too, and we should. Let’s take a look at all the outdoor options available to entertain your friends in your backyard this winter.

Relax Around Your Fire Pit

You can entertain your friends with a fire pit in your backyard. All it takes is some flat ground, a fire pit kit and some outdoor chairs. Or you could even build your own fire pit from scratch. However you make it, when it’s ready, you’ll be glad that you did.

You can entertain your friends outside even on cold nights - your fire pit will keep them warm. It’s great to relax by with a few drinks, and after dinner you can even toast a few marshmallows. Winter is the best time to use a fire pit. There’s no need to worry about fire bans and you’ll be glad for the extra warmth and there’ll be a breeze to disperse the smoke. If your outdoor fireplace isn’t pre-installed, just be sure to check local regulations so you stay safe as well as warm.

Outdoor Cinema

Outdoor cinemas turn watching a movie into an event. Everyone will want to come by your place for a movie night. Once you set up a screen on the side of your house, you can lay out some lounge chairs to lie on. Now here’s the fun part, to keep you and your friends snuggly and warm you can keep a steady supply of hot chocolates coming, and jump in some sleeping bags. Kids absolutely love this - it’s a whole new experience for them.

Spa

Nothing beats a cold pool on a hot day, and nothing beats a hot spa on a cold night. You can relax in the spa with a few drinks, or simply chat with your friends. Nothing’s more satisfying than easing yourself into hot water and away from the cool night air. Although be warned; if you install a spa in your backyard - you won’t be able to keep your friends away.

Build a Pizza Oven

Pizza ovens are the ultimate outdoor winter entertainment. Not only do you get delicious pizzas, the fire from the pizza oven will keep you warm. If you have kids, you can prepare the ingredients and then have them assemble and cook their own pizzas - it’ll definitely be the favourite pizza they’ve ever had.

Exercise

Invite your friends around for a group fitness session. You can get some free weights, lay out some yoga mats, grab a few skipping ropes or even set-up a punching bag and you can put your friends through their paces.

If that’s a not your style, then pay a game of badminton, bocce, darts or volleyball. It can be hard to get out and exercise on cold winter days, but it is much easier with your friends around you. 

If you want to make the most of your backyard then implement these ideas. During winter, your house will be everyone's favourite place to be. To build a new home that is made for outdoor entertainment at every time of year, talk to the building and design consultants at McDonald Jones Homes.