There is nothing quite like setting up a bench in a corner of your yard. A comfortable place to sit and read, to bird watch, or to just relax.
The bench design is based on the work of Aldo Leopold, a nature writer and protector of the wilderness. Leopold’s writings have helped people discover how to live in harmony with the natural world around them, and we feel that these benches fit with our Sustainable Urban Module (SUM) concept.
The original bench was designed for adults. It is made out of 2×8 lumber, with a 2×10 seat. Pine has been used because it’s inexpensive, takes well to staining and sealing, and is naturally biodegradable. The seating area is about 42 inches wide, with a 22 degree angled back. Just big enough to fit two adults comfortably.
After making our first Leopold Bench, we realized that it is a bit too large for children to enjoy. Many childen enjoy sitting outside in their own quiet place, to read or to look around and wonder about the world. And so we designed a 2/3rds scale version of the Leopold. The child’s version of the Leopold is also made of 2×8 pine. The seat is 28 inches wide and 12 inches off the ground. “Adorable” is probably the best word for the smaller bench.
How strong is the child’s version? Well, it weighs 28 pounds!
It can support the weight of two adults (over 300 pounds) without a problem. With 2×8s and short cuts, it’s a very solid unit. This is a gift that your children will be able to pass down to their own children.
A Leopold bench is the perfect place to sit and watch your chickens, enjoying their lives in one of our chicken coops.
The Adult and Child versions are avaiable either as a fully assembled unit (staining included), or as a pre-cut kit (must be stained by the assembler).
The Leopold Kit, Adult and Child version, can be shipped. At this point we can only ship the kits, not the fully assembled units (they are simply too bulky and heavy to ship inexpensively). If you wish to save money, you can pick up the kits, or the fully assembled version, from our location in Austin, TX. We also offer Personal Delivery in Texas.
The fully assembled benches are available in either Canyon Brown or Redwood or Natural (unstained).
Shown above: Natural (unstained), Redwood, Canyon Brown.
Ordering
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