40 Amazing Treehouses

Jennifer Chait — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:00:20 +0000

This last week and a half we saw some new treehouses – not as many as I’d have liked. You know, I don’t think Offbeat is the kind of place that suits series. I spend all week thinking about what I could post if we weren’t doing a series. Hmmm, maybe no more. In any case, we have seen plenty of treehouses over the week, and over time here, so in case you missed something here’s a round-up.

Lastly, I wrote a post over at RiverWired about 17 Eco Treehouse Inspirations – some of these I’ve never posted about here at Offbeat, so you’ll find some new gems.

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40 Amazing Treehouses

TreeHouse Workshop

Jennifer Chait — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:26:22 +0000

Well, I ran into a little family emergency, and been mia for three days – it’s all good though; getting taken care of, and treehouse week is still a good plan I’d say, so let’s just keep on with that for a few days. Although I do still have one non-treehouse guest to post (tomorrow).

I really love the TreeHouse Workshop company. They create the most beautiful treehomes – some not that high, more tree platforms, but still the beauty outweighs the lowness of the low structures. Not all the treehouses by this company are livable, some are meant for fun, adventure, or socializing. However, with a few adjustments, you could live in some of these great treehouses.

Their options are all custom; so if you can dream it, they most likely can build it. They do note that they don’t specifically build homes to live in – because of plumbing and other issues, but they’re working on a more livable structure.

TreeHouse Workshop is a licensed and bonded contractor and they’re actually located near me, in Washington state. That said, they offer different options for getting your personal treehouse built. One, you can live in Washington, two, they note that they’ll travel just about anywhere, or three you can learn more about DIY options by speaking with a building consultant or by attending their workshops.

You know you want to see some designs. They have many great galleries located at their website portfolio; here are a few I like.

Now this is a treehouse! Too cool. From their site: “This treehouse was featured in Pete Nelson’s book Treehouses of the World. It was built during one of our 6 day treehouse construction workshops with a group of people from England, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany.”

My favorite child sized treehouse from TreeHouse Workshop is this round and amazing structure.

Just lovely – and for a great cause as noted one the site, this treehouse was in collaboration with the “Make a Wish Foundation for our beloved friend Sam Stewart. Sam inspired this circular design, and required a view of his forest, a metal roof to hear the rain, and most importantly a ladder & bridge designed to allow his dog Dave to come up!” Seriously, how sweet is that?

My overall favorite treehouse is in Northern California (like I wouldn’t go there).

This structure is a getaway treehouse located, “In a Redwood grove on an 80 acre parcel that was once owned by Robert Louis Stevenson. It features doors and windows that were reclaimed from the original RLS house.” Have I sighed yet in this post? No, I will now; sigh. Can you imagine? How cool if this was your treehouse. You HAVE TO see the other side of this treehouse – go now and see it!

Visit the TreeHouse Workshop to learn more about this great company or just to see so many amazing treehouses that your eyes will pop.

[images via TreeHouse Workshop]

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40 Amazing Treehouses

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