Hi folks, I'm not a poster on your forum as I'm not actually in Hawaii, but I'm hoping you can help!

I'm actually in NY but I'm in the process of designing a Polynesian themed garden. I'm planning to use several of the carved tiki statues and maybe some lanterns. Also, if I can find it, I may use some items with sea turtles.

I need help though with a design for an arbor. I want something with a Polynesian look and feel that might even tie together the other elements.

Here's where I want the arbor to go (where it says HERE in the picture) I'll be planting tropical looking plants in that bed...(excuse the dreary picture, it's a chilly, dreary winter day here)...

Do any of you have ideas on how I could make something with the look and feel I'm looking for or better yet pictures of arbors from your garden that fit that design?

1 more thing, I can not do a thatched roof of any kind because we get pretty severe winds where I'm located!

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can offer!

Tara

(garden_frog)