Gateways and stairways are a place of transition in the garden, signaling a change of space, feeling and terrain. Each requires the user to be focused and aware of their actions bringing a sense of anticipation and connection to the next garden room. Gateways can give a sense of openness and welcome or of mystery and secrets. Stairways can be rustic or formal, broad and wide for seating or compact and practical. Either way they can be a beautiful feature of a garden making the various rooms of the garden feel connected.