Petite Retreat Clubhouse Plan・4-Sizes

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If simplicity and play space is your desire, look no farther than the 6x8, 8x10, 10x12 or 16x16 Petite retreat clubhouse designs.  This playset's elevated design and open concept allow for loads of room for kids to just be kids.  Rain won't pose a problem either, as this bad boy has a roof to boot!  Add in the included instructions for a ship ladder, rock wall (8x10 and up) and space for a slide or two, and you'll have yourself a sweet backyard escape the kids will have just as much fun building as they'll have playing in.

Make sure to also look at Paul's Clubhouse, or for an even larger playground design, check out the Playground Playhouse Plan!

Features:

  • 48ft² (6x8), 80ft² (8x10), 120ft² (10x12) and 256ft² (16x16) of usable play space
  • Open concept for max play room

  • Integrated front porch
  • Open gable roof design allows more cooling airflow while keeping out the elements
  • 12' wide swing-set attachment
  • Includes ship ladder, rock wall (8x10 and up) & room for a slide(s)

  • Elevated design allows play area underneath

  • 6' 6" (6x8) or 7' 8" (8x10) max interior head room
  • Designed for children aged 3-10
  • 36+ page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🤸🏼 Playground Playset Plans

6x8 Dimensions:

  • 8' Wide
  • 6' Deep
  • 10½' Tall

8x10 Dimensions:

  • 10' Wide
  • 8' Deep
  • 13' Tall

10x12 Dimensions:

  • 12' Wide
  • 10' Deep
  • 15' Tall

16x16 Dimensions:

  • 16' Wide
  • 16' Deep
  • 17' Tall

Framing Details:

  • Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
  • Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C. (16x16 only)
  • Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
  • Rafters: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
  • Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C. (10x12 & 16x16)

Roofing Details:

  • 30° gable roof pitch
  • 65ft² - 250ft² of total roof coverage.  Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.

6x8 Lumber List:

Make sure to ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
( 17 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 11 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x2:
( 10 ) 2” x 2” x 3'

2x4:
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 7 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 13 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 6 ) 4” x 4” x 10'

4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'

Plywood:
( 3 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets

8x10 Lumber List:

Decking:
( 26 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 21 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x2:
( 10 ) 2” x 2” x 3'

2x4:
( 18 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 14 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 9 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 12 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 6 ) 4” x 4” x 10'

4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'

Plywood:
( 4 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets

10x12 Lumber List:

Decking:
( 9 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 44 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x4:
( 5 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 13 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 26 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 3 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 3 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 10 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 10'

4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 12'

Plywood:
( 4 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets

16x16 Lumber List:

Decking:
( 36 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 47 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'

2x2 (Balusters):
( 35 ) 2” x 2” x 3'

2x4:
( 19 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 15 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 3 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 5 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 12 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 24 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 21 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 9 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

2x12:
( 2 ) 2” x 12” x 16'

4x4:
( 15 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 10'
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 12'

4x6:
( 2 ) 4” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 6” x 12'

Plywood:
( 8 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets

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Matt Ventura
Amazing build!

I’ve never done something this big (we chose the 8x10) or this much involved with a woodworking project. I was able to do about 90% of the Playset myself with the exception of installing the swing portion and getting the roof started. I still have to put the shingles on and add the actual swings but to get to that point it took about 3-4 weeks.

The plans made this build super smooth and with minimal mistakes (due to myself). I still can’t believe how easy these plans made the build. Everything is accurate from the wood to the amount of hardware needed. My 3 girls love this swing set and I know we will all make many years of memories on this. Thank you!

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Callie Peone
Everything we hoped for

My husband and I really struggled to find a play set that we had confidence would last as long as our kids would use it. We built the Petite Retreat Clubhouse in under a week and had no hiccups. We only returned to the store to return extra hardware and get metal roofing. The directions were easy to follow and the supply list was accurate. We couldn’t be happier, our girls use it every day the weather allows!

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Melissa S.
Great Plan

We picked this plan is the perfect size and layout for our daughters clubhouse. The plans and instructions were very easy to follow. This playhouse is now the social hub for our daughter and her friends.

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DJ Fontaine
Made my life so much easier!

I was hired as the carpenter for this playhouse job and these plans made it SO easy for me, Easy to understand, everything is laid out for you. Great job Paul thank you so much and I hope you do some cool doghouse plans in the future!

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Lauren N Keller
Clear plans, great design, and a big lifesaver

I purchased these plans and we built the playhouse in summer 2020. The plans are incredibly easy to follow, and well designed with correct bracing, good hardware specs, etc. Having a supply list made it VERY easy to simply hand it off to the local lumberyard and get everything we needed... no wandering and no frustration!
We made some minor adjustments based on personal preferences. The kids love the new playhouse... now it's hard to get them inside!