Our Founder’s Story

Let’s be honest—shopping for backyard upgrades shouldn’t feel like decoding ancient blueprints or negotiating with a wizard behind a curtain. I kept asking myself, Why is it so hard to find beautifully built, actually durable outdoor products without mortgaging your soul?

Spoiler alert: it’s the middlemen. All 62 of them.

And the overpriced brands. And the sketchy websites. And the “assembly required” nightmares.

So I did what any resourceful, fed-up, detail-obsessed backyard dreamer (with 11 years of engineering experience) would do: I hunted down the best of the best—luxury-quality products from reliable, U.S.-based brands—and brought them all to one place. No fluff. No markup madness. Just well-built pergolas, greenhouses, hydroponic systems, playhouses, and more, delivered straight to your yard with a side of sanity.

And here's the part other retailers can’t match: my partner and I are both engineers. That means when you’ve got a technical question—or need help figuring out if your slope will work with that gazebo—we’re here to give you real answers, not vague guesses. Think of us as your personal backyard consultants, ready to help whenever you need it.

I don’t make the products—we leave that to the real pros. But I do make it easier for you to get your hands on the good stuff, without the stress.

Welcome to Arcadia Yard. We made this shop for people who like their outdoor spaces peaceful, not painful.

— Kate-Ashlee, Founder, Professional Middleman Slayer (and Engineer Who Actually Reads the Manual)