Starlight Structures
Underhill at a Glance
"I'm not trying to reinvent the Underhill Pavilion. I'm making sure it never disappears."
✔ Marine Grade Sunbrella® Canvas
✔ Certified Fire Retardant Fabric
✔ Galvanized Steel Frame
✔ Stainless Steel Corner Brackets
✔ Double Stitched Construction
✔ Replaceable Components
✔ Built in the USA
✔ Custom Color Combinations
What Makes an Underhill Pavilion?
Underhill Pavilions have earned a reputation for elegant proportions, dependable construction, and timeless design. Their distinctive appearance has become a familiar sight at Renaissance festivals and living history events across the country.
At Starlight Structures, we continue building these iconic pavilions while making thoughtful improvements that simplify setup, improve durability, and preserve the beauty that made them legendary.
The Underhill Legacy
For decades, Jeff Underhill built some of the most recognizable pavilions in the Renaissance festival community. His eye for proportion, craftsmanship, and color created structures that became admired throughout the country and earned a reputation that still carries weight today.
When the opportunity arose to continue the Underhill tradition, I knew simply owning the patterns wasn't enough. My goal became preserving what people loved about these pavilions—the recognizable color combinations, elegant proportions, and unmistakable character—while thoughtfully improving their construction for future generations.
Every pavilion I build today is both a tribute to that legacy and a commitment to carrying it forward with the same pride and attention to detail.
Materials
Just like with cooking, you've gotta start with quality ingredients Every pavilion is handcrafted using carefully selected materials chosen for durability, longevity, and ease of maintenance.
•Sunbrella has been the name brand relied upon for any outdoor and marine applications. Its designed to be resistant to the elements. Earth- mold and mildew are easily washed off. Air- UV Resistant meaning your colors wont fade over time. Fire- The fabric has been treated to meet california standards. Water- Resistance means you won't have to deal with any leaks.
•The corner fixtures are made of Stainless steel.
•The tent poles are made out fencing pipe and are 16 gauge Galvanized pipe for rust-free durability.
•The thread I use is specifically UV resistant and water repellent so that you don't have to worry about the seams leaking
Construction
There's no shortcut to building a pavilion that will last for decades.
Before sewing my first Underhill Pavilion, I spent months studying the original construction methods, rebuilding and calibrating Jeff's industrial sewing machines, testing materials, and refining my own process. My goal wasn't simply to recreate these pavilions—it was to build them with the consistency and quality they deserve.
Every structural seam is double stitched. Every pattern is carefully measured. Every pavilion is inspected throughout the build because consistency matters just as much as craftsmanship.
Classic Colors
The classic Underhill color palette has become instantly recognizable throughout Renaissance festivals across the country.
When it came time to continue building these pavilions, preserving those traditional color combinations became one of my highest priorities. I worked extensively to source fabrics that maintain the familiar appearance people have trusted for years while meeting today's quality standards for durability and performance.
Make it Your Own
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Roof colors
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Wall colors
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Decorative dags
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Frame style
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Storage totes
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Replacement walls
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Replacement roofs
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Custom requests
Designed by Jeff Underhill
Carried Forward by Billy Heath
Built by Starlight Structures
Underhill Pavilions
Every pavilion is built to order and includes: the roof canopy, side walls, corner connectors, complete pole set, ropes, finial, 4 large corner stakes and 8 smaller wall stakes, pole covers, tie backs and storage totes for easy transport and setup.
Underhill Pavilion Prices
10ft x 10ft Square, 7ft side walls, $6,200
12ft x 12ft Square, 7ft side walls, $6,800
15ft x 15ft Square, 7ft side walls, $8,400
20ft x 20ft Square, 8ft Side walls, $11,800
24ft octagon, 8ft side walls, $14,800
This price is for a Ready-To-Setup kit
include roof canopy, side walls, corner connectors, all poles,
ropes, finial, tie backs, stakes and totes for ease of carry.
Underhill Pavilion Replacement Canvas
Roof 12ft x 12ft Square, $3200
Walls 12ft x 12ft Square, $2800
Roof 15ft x 15ft Square, $4200
Walls 15ft x 15ft Square, $3600
Ready to Start the Conversation?
Every pavilion starts with a few simple questions. Send photos of your current setup, inspiration images, or product display, and tell me what shows you work and what space you have available.
From there, we’ll talk through size, layout, colors, and options.