Kelowna is all about the outdoor lifestyle. People love living here for the amazing weather and scenery, and will usually try to spend as much time outside as they possibly can. This is especially easy to do when you have your own outdoor living space!

There are several benefits to having your own special outdoor space, like a patio surrounded by a garden, and maybe even a beautiful view if you’re lucky. Why wouldn’t you want to get the most out of your own backyard? Without having to enter the hustle and bustle of the city there are a few reasons why you should take a minute to enjoy where you live and appreciate all that the outdoors have to give.

Loving where you live

Not only does having a patio essentially extend your home by adding a whole extra living space to enjoy, but it can help increase the overall value of your home. Who wouldn’t want to spend their time in a beautifully landscaped outdoor space just outside their back door?

Most people spend a lot of time at home. It’s where your stuff is, where your people are and where you feel most comfortable. It’s important that you love being there, and that you have specific areas just for relaxing, unwinding and having fun.

Take a staycation

Who needs to take a vacation when you have an outdoor oasis right outside your door? Save your flight money and buy some margarita mix instead. Staycations are such a great way to relax and rejuvenate, which is actually very important for your health (and your sanity).

Spend your days laying out in the sun or by the pool reading your favourite book. Cozy up on your patio in the evenings with a glass of wine or cup of tea and listen to the nearby crickets. Invite your dearest friends and loved ones over for some quality time. Learn to play the ukulele. Whatever makes you feel good, it will feel even better if it’s done outdoors.

Entertainer of the year

The classic backyard barbeque can be seriously enhanced with a sweet space for your guests to enjoy. There’s something magical about spending summer evenings with friends under twinkling patio lights and enjoying the great outdoors while you socialize.

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With the right outdoor space, you’ll be the ultimate host – and you’ll get bonus points if you have a pool to laze in during the day or a fire pit to gather around at night.

Surround yourself with nature

The best outdoor spaces are surrounded by nature. The beauty of nature helps instill a peaceful feeling of sanctuary and calmness, and being encompassed by trees and mountains offers privSkip tacy. You may have the loveliest patio set up, but if there’s a noisy street or busy condo nearby, its charm is likely to be affected.

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If an outdoor oasis is what you’re looking for, neighbourhoods like Wilden are great options because you can literally step off of your property and into a forest. Your patio and yard will be enhanced by the surrounding mountains, trees and beautiful views.

Do what’s good for you

Last but definitely not least, having an outdoor space can be good for you. This is simply because spending time outside is good for you, and the more you love your patio, yard and the nature around you, the more likely you are to get out there and enjoy it.

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Soaking up vitamin D, breathing in fresh air, getting exercise – the list of reasons to spend time outdoors is a long one. It’s been proven time and time again that being out in nature is beneficial to both your physical and mental health, from boosting your mood to improving your immune system, you’ll have a great excuse to spend as much time as you’d like on your awesome patio!

At Wilden, you can have all of this and more. The beautiful space, the nature, the views – and all just a 10 minute drive from downtown. It’s a great option for people looking for the best kind of lifestyle that Kelowna has to offer.

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