A Better Outdoor Fireplace Sit Back, Relax, Enjoy the Fire. Your best nights are still to come. Features Large View of Fire The Prairie features a large opening for an incredible fire experience Cooking Grate Have a fire and cook your dinner too Handles for Portability The Prairie features handles on both sides to allow for maximum portability Minimalist Design Featuring a minimalist design, the Prairie goes well with any style or patio arrangement Included components Screen and Wood Tool Stainless steel screen and wood tool to open safety door and stir wood Spark Screen Neck Insert Stops large refuse or embers 2-Piece Cast Iron Grates 2-piece cast iron grates to support fire. No need to add sand or additional media Hinged Safety Door Hinged safety door to prevent large embers or logs from falling out of chiminea The Prairie Chiminea is a traditional outdoor fireplace with minimalist design. The large mouth opening projects light and heat, taking the edge off a chilly night or just provides ambience on a warm summer night. The Prairie chiminea has all the features you are looking for in a quality Blue Rooster chiminea. With its plain design that is flat as a prairie, it is the perfect fireplace without the frills. As a gift, it is the one present that will not be returned. We introduced the first Prairie chiminea way back in 2007. Before the Prairie, most chimineas included designs on the neck and body. We heard from many couples that they couldn’t find a design they both liked, so we decided to make a chiminea without a decorative design, something that everyone could agree on – a minimalist design of a traditional chiminea. Since 1997 The Blue Rooster's mission has been to design/manufacture the best chimineas available for people to enjoy their time together outdoors. Our commitment to customers has earned us your trust and respect. We also carry a full line of replacement parts if the unexpected happens. FAQ's How do chimineas compare to fire pits? A fire pit is classified as a “Recreational Fire”, much like a ring of rocks, whereas a enclosed chiminea is classified as a “Outdoor Portable Fireplace”. Blue Rooster chimineas may also be classified as “Cooking Devices” due to the cooking grates and enclosed design. There are many fire pits incorrectly advertised as chimineas. They have mesh wraparounds, multi openings, and faux chimneys that only funnel smoke and have no effect on the fire. Due to lack of proper engineering, a mislabeled fire pit will never draft properly. Fire pits have a tendency to be hard to light and smoke/smolder due to not having proper drafting. Fire pits also have safety concerns regarding the possibility of a sudden gust of wind blowing embers into dry grass, deck, or a neighbor’s property. Where to use it? A properly designed chiminea with mouth screen is considered an enclosed burning device. Often, they can be used where open fires are not allowed. They also classify as cooking devices with the grate inserts and should be allowed wherever a gas grill is accepted. Maintenance? Just like a car that needs an oil change now and then, a chiminea requires occasional ash clean out to keep it burning clean. Easy to light Low smoke Burns bright, hot and clean Easy grill access Emergency heat source Stable design Long lasting and portable What color chiminea is the best? Most wood burning chiminea buyers stick with the charcoal color since the soot and ash buildup turns a colored chiminea charcoal. The effects of sun and weather will also wear down the factory paint over time and high temperature firings eventually darken colored chimineas. BBQ spray paint is a quick fix for regular maintenance of cast iron, steel and cast aluminum parts. The Blue Rooster chimineas all start with 3 layers of high temp charcoal (black) fireplace paint. The color finishes are then applied to create a patina finish. High temp spray paint is available at your local home store or hardware store in a variety of colors. High temp spray paint can be applied in just a few minutes and will keep your chiminea looking brand new. Should I place something under my chiminea? We recommend using a deck protector hearth pad. A chiminea does not direct much heat downward, but the occasional ember or ash will happen with any fire. For a more permanent pad use cement blocks or pavers available at any local outdoor garden store. Four 18x18 patio blocks make a three-foot hearth pad that works great to protect your surface from an ember or stray ash. How long do Blue Rooster Chimineas last? With proper use and maintenance our chimineas will last for many years. Blue Rooster has made metal chimineas for over 20 years and most are still in use.