Shadowspec Retreat Wall Mounted Umbrella

The Owner's Insights on the Retreat Wall Mounted Umbrella

The Retreat is the Shadowspec I point people to when a patio has no floor space for a pole, a base or a stack of pavers. A balcony, a narrow deck beside the pool, a wall next to the kitchen door. The whole umbrella hangs from the wall, so your guests walk through the space and the table stays clear.

A gas-assisted lift opens it, and it can rotate, tilt and reach out from the wall to follow the sun. On a wall mount it rotates 45 degrees, tilts 16 degrees and extends an extra 18 in. Closed, it folds into a package about 5 to 6 in wide, so it sits against the wall without blocking a window or door beside it.

The honest part: it is a smaller canopy, about 7 ft 7 in flat to flat, and Shadowspec gives it a shorter warranty than the cantilevers. It also needs a wall that can carry it, and you buy the fasteners yourself.

Why You'll Love the Shadowspec Retreat

• Mounts on the wall, not the floor. Nothing stands on your deck, so your guests keep every square foot of the patio.
• Rotates, tilts and extends. The shade follows the sun, and the tilt catches low afternoon light before it reaches your table.
• Gas-assisted lift. It opens with a light touch, so your guests can set it up themselves.
• Folds flat against the wall. Closed, it is about 5 to 6 in wide, so it clears windows and doors beside it.
• Protection cover included. The standard package comes with a silver cover, so you do not buy one separately.
• Anodized aluminum and 316 stainless steel. Built to live outside, with solution-dyed acrylic fabric in five colors.

Not sure your wall can carry it, or where to put the bracket? Call or text us at 1 800 914 0074 or 352 274 6387, or email sales@optimaloutdooroasis.com. Texting is fine. We will talk it through with you before you order.

Why You Should Consider a Shadowspec Umbrella

Shadowspec is a family-owned New Zealand company known for its patented lift and glide mechanisms. The Retreat is its wall-mounted model, designed and tested in New Zealand, with marine-grade materials and solution-dyed fabric that holds its color.

Shadowspec Retreat Specifications

Important Notes Before You Buy

• Close it in wind. Rated to Beaufort 5 (19–24 mph). Close and secure the canopy once wind passes 40 km/h (25 mph), per Shadowspec's own guidance. Wind damage is not covered by the warranty.
• Fasteners are not supplied. You need five, chosen for your wall type.
• One size only. The canopy is about 7 ft 7 in flat to flat. If you need more shade, look at the cantilevers.
• Shorter warranty. Three years on fabric and frame, one year for commercial use.
• The wall has to be strong. Ask us before you order if you are unsure about yours.
• Furniture is not included. Nothing in the photos ships with the umbrella.

Supporting Documents

• Shadowspec Retreat owner's manual: operation, care and warranty (PDF)
• Shadowspec Retreat installation manual (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Retreat Fit Your Wall?

Pick a wall, pillar or post that is strong enough to carry the umbrella, with a clear drop below it. The top bracket sits about 7 ft 2 in off the ground, and the open canopy reaches 8 ft 7 in from the wall, or 10 ft with the extension. Shadowspec's install manual lists the fastener types for different wall materials. You buy the fasteners yourself, and you need five. If you are unsure about a wall, ask a builder or call us first.

How Much Does the Retreat Cost Delivered?

The Retreat is $1,985 with a silver protection cover included, and shipping to the lower 48 states is free. The price you see is the price you pay. A second wall bracket kit is $366 if you want to move it between two spots. Installation is not included. Ordering more than one, or outfitting multiple units? Ask about special offers — call or text us at 1 800 914 0074 or 352 274 6387, or email sales@optimaloutdooroasis.com. For a look at the whole range, see our Shadowspec umbrella collection and our Shadowspec umbrella price guide.

Does the Retreat Handle Wind?

Shadowspec rates the Retreat to Beaufort 5 — winds of 19 to 24 mph. Their own guidance is to close the canopy and secure it once wind passes 40 km/h (25 mph). Wind damage is excluded from the warranty. If nobody is at the property to close it, think about that before you buy.

Delivery and Lead Time

We have not shipped enough of these to give you an honest average lead time yet, so call or text us at 1 800 914 0074 or 352 274 6387 and we will give you today's real number. Shipping to the lower 48 states is free and already included in the price, so the total at checkout is what you pay. Shipping to Alaska or Hawaii is quoted separately, so call or text us before you order.

Warranty and the Fine Print

For residential use, the fabric carries 3 years and the frame 3 years, counted from the invoice date. In commercial applications both drop to 1 year, and so does the protection cover. The warranty does not cover wind, storm damage, standing water or snow, or an umbrella left open in bad weather. Whether a short-term rental counts as residential or commercial is Shadowspec's decision, so ask us before you order.

Ready to shade the patio? Pick your canopy color above, or browse all Shadowspec umbrellas. Questions about your wall or delivery? Call or text 1 800 914 0074 or 352 274 6387, or read our shipping page. We can also match you with a local installer.