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Treehouses... Up in the green, looking down on those walking below! Safe in a Tree!

 

Who has watched one of the movies or read the book about "Swiss Family Robinson" and hasn't imagined what life would be like living in a treehouse? Especially a fancy treehouse like the one portrayed on the first Disney movie from the 1960s (or even the more recent one from the 1980s).

If thinking about that treehouse wasn't enough to get you interested, perhaps it might be the treehouse featured in the
"Tarzan" movies staring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan, or the later Disney animated movie.

Or maybe, it was the "George of the Jungle" cartoons or the more recent movie of the same name starring Brandon Frasier in the title role.

A treehouse was also featured in the movie "Bridge to Terabithia".


In the last "Star Wars" (VI) movie, the treehomes of the Ewoks were fantastic! High in the trees, with wrap-around retractible staircases and ladders and with the decks and bridges stretching from tree to tree--definitely a cool place to "hang out"!


Here's a site that has been set up to "Save a Treehouse" --it seems that overzealous "zoners" want this thing torn down (just because it doesn't fit their idea of a "proper house" or some other dumb idea. Anyway... drop on by and visit--and sign the petition.
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/SavetheTreehouse/

Treehouse Construction Time Lapse 

Treehouse Time-Lapse

This is a time-lapse sequence of my daughter and I construction a treehouse. Over 4,000 still photos in rapid sequence make it look much easier to build than it was, but it sure was alot of fun. We hope you enjoy it.

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Leaving It All Behind (and Below!) -- Living Out on a Limb! 

(Don't be a sap, branch out and read about these cool places to hang out!)

Treehouses & Playhouses You Can Build by David Stiles, Jeanie Stiles

Treehouses & Playhouses You Can Build by David Stiles, Jeanie Stiles

Treehouses & Playhouses You Can Build shows ho more...0 points

Treehouses & Playhouses You Can Build by David Stiles, Jeanie Stiles

Treehouses & Playhouses You Can Build by David Stiles, Jeanie Stiles

Treehouses & Playhouses You Can Build shows ho more...0 points

The Treehouse Book by Peter Nelson, Judy Nelson

The Treehouse Book by Peter Nelson, Judy Nelson

It seems that almost everyone likes treehouses. Sm more...0 points

A Treehouse of Your Own: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Amazing Treetop Retreat by John Harris

A Treehouse of Your Own: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Amazing Treetop Retreat by John Harris

Here’s a book for romantics—but with a pract more...0 points

Tree Houses You Can Actually Build: A Weekend Project Book (Stiles, David R. Weekend Project Book Series.) by David Stiles, Jeanie Trusty Stiles

Tree Houses You Can Actually Build: A Weekend Project Book (Stiles, David R. Weekend Project Book Series.) by David Stiles, Jeanie Trusty Stiles

Tree houses capture the imagination of the child i more...0 points

Treehouses: View from the top by John Harris

Treehouses: View from the top by John Harris

There is something gloriously childlike, adventuro more...0 points

Treehouses: Living a Dream by Alejandro Bahamon

Treehouses: Living a Dream by Alejandro Bahamon

An examination of some of the most ambitious and a more...0 points

An examination of some of the most ambitious and amazing treehouse architecture ever undertaken, this book presents as actual habitable homes... for adults!

For most of us, a treehouse brings back childhood memories and feelings of nostalgia. Incorporating unique building methods to adapt to their living arboreal environs, treehouses have undergone a few transformations in the course of their history. The paperback edition of this sumptuously illustrated volume brings together the most innovativ...

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Treehouses of the World by Pete Nelson

Treehouses of the World by Pete Nelson

Treehouses bring out the child in all of us. Servi more...0 points

Treehouses by Paula Henderson

Treehouses by Paula Henderson

This book explores these ever-popular structures a more...0 points

Treehouses: The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb by Peter Nelson

Treehouses: The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb by Peter Nelson

Treehouses lift the spirits. They inspire dreams. more...0 points

Tree Houses by Architects by James Grayson Trulove

Tree Houses by Architects by James Grayson Trulove

Many of us fall in love with tree houses as childr more...0 points

Not Only are They Fun to Just Hang Out In, but Other Activities Can Be Found Here, Too! 

In addition to a rope ladder, it seems that every treehouse should have a "tire-swing"! And maybe a "Tarzan Vine" (for swinging like a monkey!). But you can also put in a periscope, windows, doors, portholes, chairs or benches, a table, and other goodies. (Of course, it depends on how large your tree is and how large your treehouse is --and how large your budget is!)

Building a Treehouse at Grandma's! 

Building a Treehouse with Recycled materials-re-edit

The boys and I building a treehouse at my Mom's place near Lake Roosevelt, WA in August 2006. The treehouse was built using all recycled materials and designed using a book by David Stiles. The Treehouse and Zip-line launch are done. Videos of those are posted. The only thing left is the rope/plank bridge connecting the two structures. Im going to do a "How to" video once that is complete since there are very few resources on the web for building rope bridges. See David Stiles website at: http://www.stilesdesigns.com/

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Tree Stuff and House Stuff... sometimes not necessarily "Treehouse" stuff... 

Hillary Clinton 2008 (green) 3.5" Button

Hillary for president '08! Yes SHE can! Democrat! Vote for Clinton in the primary and election. Green tree, pro-environment/Earth theme, also of nurturing a growing movement.

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Isle Royale Lighthouse Mini Poster Print

He will rule from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth. - Psalms 72:8

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Disney's Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse 

Swiss Family Treehouse Magic Kingdom

This is a video of the Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World Florida. I am the videographer and copyright holder to this material.

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They can be just a plain old board stuck in a tree, or they can get really FANCY! 

Some treehouses built either on a "tight budget" or without much "engineering" expertise consist of a board stuck in a tree (as a place to sit) and maybe a rope ladder to help you get up there. Other treehouses can turn into exotic havens with all the fancy things you can think of! Either way, a treehouse is just plain FUN!

Extreme Treehouse in Costa Rica! 

Costa Rica Tree House Worlds Most Extreme Houses

Video review from HGTV's Worlds Most Extreme Houses of the beautiful Beach Suite

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Tree's Company -- Or Leave it to the Beavers... Your Treehouse Adventures are Here! 

Well... at least treehouses feature strongly in these movies!

Tarzan (Special Edition)

Tarzan (Special Edition)

After viewing <i>Snow White and the Seven Dw more...0 points

Swiss Family Robinson (Vault Disney Collection)

Swiss Family Robinson (Vault Disney Collection)

The Disney touch is all over this grand, colorful more...0 points

New Swiss Family Robinson

New Swiss Family Robinson

This is a more recent version with Jane Seymour an more...0 points

The New Swiss Family Robinson

The New Swiss Family Robinson

This is a more recent version with Jane Seymour an more...0 points

Bridge To Terabithia (Full Screen Edition)

Bridge To Terabithia (Full Screen Edition)

Based on Katherine Paterson's young-adult novel an more...0 points

The Tarzan Collection Starring Johnny Weissmuller (Tarzan the Ape Man / Escapes / and His Mate / Finds a Son / Secret Treasure / New York Adventure)

The Tarzan Collection Starring Johnny Weissmuller (Tarzan the Ape Man / Escapes / and His Mate / Finds a Son / Secret Treasure / New York Adventure)

Many actors have slipped on a loincloth and swung more...0 points

Tarzan

Tarzan

After viewing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Edg more...0 points

Star Wars Trilogy (Full Screen Edition with Bonus Disc)

Star Wars Trilogy (Full Screen Edition with Bonus Disc)

Was George Lucas's Star Wars Trilogy, the most ant more...0 points

The Movies

The Star Wars Trilogy had the rare distinction of becoming a cultural phenomenon, a defining event for its generation. On its surface, George Lucas's story is a rollicking and humorous space fantasy that owes debts to more influences than one can count on two hands, bu...0 points

Star Wars Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (2-discs with Full Screen enhanced and original theatrical versions)

Star Wars Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (2-discs with Full Screen enhanced and original theatrical versions)

The 2006 limited-edition two-disc release of Retur more...0 points

Treehouse Hostage

Treehouse Hostage

Jim Varney does the "Ernest in a Treehouse&qu more...0 points

The Simpsons - Treehouse of Horror

The Simpsons - Treehouse of Horror

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, th more...0 points

George of the Jungle

George of the Jungle

Not even the executives at Disney could have predi more...0 points

A "Grow Your Own" Treehouse Project 

Inside the Ultimate Treehouse

The two-story home that grows from a few seedlings planted in the ground

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Treehouses by the Bay,... eBay, that is! (Again, sometimes just the tree, sometimes just the house! 

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Tribute to a Treehouse 

Tribute to Tree House

This is our tree house, a little tribute to it. The council are trying to take it away from us... Please sign the petition: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/SavetheTreehouse/

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You Can Branch Out From Here to See Other Growing Sites! 

Out and About Treehouse Site
Treehouse resort stay and tips for building a treehouse--you can find them here. (Based in Oregon)
Treehouses-Dot-Org
Forever Young Treehouses--set up to build and encourage others to build treehouses in one form or another.
The Treehouse Workshop
A consulting company that can help you with building your own pretty fancy treehouse--good enough to live in!
The Treehouse Company
This company helps with creating "arboreal architectural structures embrace multi storey living complete with hot and cold running water, electricity and double glazing."
Treehouse Life -- In the U.K.
This company creates treehouses for adventure, for make-believe, for living, and for relaxation.
Squirrel Design - In the U.K.
Squirrel Design is a "family-run business that designs and constructs romantic style outdoor structures using natural materials which empathise with their surroundings."
Blue-Forest Exclusive Treehouses, Treehomes, and Eco-Lounges
This company has a wide range of consulting and building services to provide for folks who want a "high-end" tree-house! Some really cool pictures here as well!
Castles Carey - U.K.
This company makes "made-to-measure treehouses"... some cool pics at this site can really rock your imagination!
The Treehouse Team
Another U.K. company that specializes in creating cool playhouses for the kiddos to play with. Some neat pictures here.
BBC H2G2 Article on Treehouses
Some great pictures and descriptions of arboreal habitats here!
Treehouse Site ...
Great pictures of treehouses... and some videos of treehouse construction.

Go Ahead, Leaf a Note! 

enslavedbyfaeries

Okay, I love this lens because it reminds me of my oldest daughter. She loves climbing trees and would quite content living in one. Nicely done!

Posted September 02, 2008

eccles1

What a nice lens great job and how fun!

Posted August 29, 2008

darr11

I love your lens because it is very information-rich and fun! So glad to have found it. *Highly Recommended!!

Posted June 15, 2008

capybara

Good Niche lens you have here thanks for joining my group Travelmania.

Posted March 19, 2008

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