The steps up to the lawn and the north end of the garden. The upper patio has a shade umbrella an chairs where we sit and view the chickens. Laundry lines also dot the scenery. The wash house room is far left of the patio. Those who hang the laundry are serenaded by Big Boy the rooster who relishes all forms of audience. He has a huge ego and thinks everyone wants to hear him crow and at all hours of the day.