This extraordinary multi-tree, multi-level treehouse with swinging & straight bridges, rope railings, and a rustic clubhouse perched high on the upper deck incorporates 3 separate trees into its complex design. Built for adults as well as children, the Tree Top Inn is every kid-at-heart's dream come true.
Just like Indiana Jones escaping his enemies, you can run across this challenging swinging bridge to adventure on the other side. This 17 feet long swinging bridge has hand woven rope net railings. It is built on an angle and designed to narrow at the top. From the ground, you gain access via the rung ladder up to the Entrance Platform which is built around the sturdy, anchoring tree (Tree #1). Then all you have to do is step onto the swinging bridge and let your courage and imagination take you the rest of the way up.
This is one of the many drawings Barbara creates as part of the fun custom design process! Barbara wants to make sure everything is perfect from the size and special features of your dream treehouse to the color palette. Your input is sought all along the way.
At the top of the Winder Steps you can choose to crossover the Straight Bridge with rope railings to the Hexagon Tree Perch. Or you can continue upwards to the Clubhouse. Let's take a detour across the bridge!
Navigate your way up the Swinging Bridge as it guides you towards your tree top adventure! First stop: the Big Deck where you can use the high vantage point to scope out your surroundings. Then slip into the Clubhouse where you can whisper secrets, relax or read a book; the perfect spot to hideaway on a lazy summer day. If you are feeling adventurous, climb down the Stair Tunnel to the deck below (mid-level) and traverse the Straight Bridge to the Hexagon Tree Perch - a great lookout spot to see who's coming, friend or foe?
Detour accomplished! Take the Straight Bridge to the Hexagon Lookout which is wrapped around the 3rd tree incorporated into this extraordinary treehouse. Stand watch for unwanted intruders or just take a deep breath and take in the woodsy wonder of the forest from this perfect bird's eye view.
Have secret meetings in your Tree Top Clubhouse with its unusual corrugated tin roof and rustic glass laminated doors and windows. Spend hours playing games, sharing secrets or reading a great book while birds serenade you in your clubhouse haven. Or hangout on the big deck where the tree breaks through the deck flooring and provides a wonderful leafy canopy overhead.
It's fun to stand on the highest deck and peek over the Stair Tunnel railing. Looking straight down gives you a good idea as to how the Stair Tunnel works: climb half-way up the steps, grab the bar railing for support, turn, and then climb the rest of the way up! It looks steep and hard but it's not. The fun reward at the end of the climb is exiting between the tree limbs - just push the gate open and step on through!
Beautiful details give the Tree Top Inn its unique and cozy feel. The Gable roof has hand-carved ceiling rafters and beams. It is illuminated by day with natural light from the diamond shaped opening on each gable end and illuminated by night with soft light from the artistic lantern hanging from the mid beam.
Barbara and crew hard at work installing the Tree Top Inn. This is the final stage in the creative process that brings the original concept to an exciting reality!
There are plenty of mid-level deck options: you can climb up the Stair Tunnel, or cross-over the Straight Bridge, or take the Winder Steps down to the ground. The Stair Tunnel is a unique series of steps that turn in mid-flight, and are bounded on all sides with rope net and board railings. For the very adventurous!
Exit the Stair Tunnel onto the Big Deck in front of the Clubhouse. The opening is secured by rope railings on either side. As you climb to the top step, Barbara's ingenious Redwood Gate is hinged between the two tree limbs just in front of you. Just step through the gate and between the tree limbs onto the Big Deck!
Another way up from ground level is the Winder Steps built around the base of the main tree (Tree #2). The Winder Steps take you around the tree trunk up to the mid-level deck which is only halfway up this extraordinary tree house. Great for adults and kids as the fun and easy way up. The Deck at the top of the steps gives you yet another view to explore from this incredible and never ending Tree Top experience. So many angles, nooks and crannies!
Barbara will design your treehouse and then oversee every detail from building to installing to ensure 100% safety and satisfaction.
From either direction, you can run along the Swinging Bridge feeling the swing and sway whether you are coming or going. We particularly love the Entrance Deck built around the split tree trunk. It is truly a grand entrance that lets you climb up a rung ladder, pass between two massive tree limbs and then journey up a long Swinging Bridge with hand-woven rope railings.
Experience the airy brightness of your clubhouse oasis as you enjoy being secretly tucked away high in the trees. You can see and feel your surroundings as you glance through the rustic, hand-made wooden door with laminated glass that opens to the Big Deck. Feel the cross-breeze on a warm summer day through the 3 lovely windows reminiscent of a quaint cabin from the old days.
Notice just how high the Clubhouse sits in the treetop canopy!
