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WELCOME TO TREEHOUSE TREASURY

 

A sanctuary suspended in a tree for adults or a great hangout for kids replete with rope ladders, a trap door, and a sign that reads, "Private - Keep Out!" -- a treasury of treehouse tips on arboreal architecture.

Baby boomers and babes in arms are sure to flock together when it comes to building humble hideaways or simple shelters in the treetops. If hammers and nails aren't your thing, maybe it's time to enjoy a bit of R&R  in a tree house tent or a cottage in a canopy!

 Our motto: "Dare to go out on a limb and have some fun!"

 

FUNKY TREE HOUSE IDEAS 

DSC00354 by dru2u

Where birds of a feather flock together.

A goat treehouse by Nathan Kendall

A goat tree house, naturally.

Array by kcriqui

The Steampunk Treehouse.

Treehouse slide by torturedmommy

How about a treehouse with a super slide!

Griswold-style treehouse by e.q.

Santa's Treehouse

TREEHOUSES AND TERRIFIC TIMES 

Treehouses conjure up all sorts of magical moments...good times spent putting it all together, clambering up the ladder to a secret shelter among the trees, and all manner of giggles and guffaws among childhood friends.

This mini-memory site is designed to tweek your imagination, set your heart racing, and bring a smile to your face.

Whether you're a family nurturing nature, a New-Age treehouse lover, or a Peter Pan looking for a posh place to plop down, you've come to the right spot!

It's got oodles of information for those who want to build their very own castle in the conifers. It can be as simple as a humble hideaway in an adult-free zone at a summer cottage, or it can be a high-end tree-house suite designed by an architect, built by an engineer and a timber framer in an old-growth forest.

And if that doesn't grab your fancy, maybe vacationing in the tradewinds at an exclusive tree-top resort will meet your needs!

Tree houses give people the best of two worlds -- the familiar, safe feeling of home, along with the sense of being free and in a very magical place.

If you need to tickle your imagination, why not take a peek at these "10 Amazing Tree Houses From Around The World: Sustainable, Unique and Creative Designs".

TREE HOUSE SURVEY 

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TREE HOUSE TIPS & TECHNIQUES 

TREE HOUSE TIPS
A monthly guide to things to keep in mind when building a tree house...like selecting the right tree for starters!
HINTS ON BUILDING OUTDOOR HOMES
A helpful guide to building outdoor homes, using the KISS principle!
TREE HOUSE TENTS
A wonderful alternative to camping...a great way to escape the bugs and the bears!
JOURNAL OF A TREE HOUSE BUILDER
See the step-by-step stages of tree house construction by someone who's been there and done that!
WHERE TO START WITH A TREE HOUSE
It might be a good idea to do some homework before putting up that palace in the palms.
TEN TIPS FOR TACKLING THE TREE HOUSE
First...have you checked in with your local muncipal planning department to find out about building codes and building permits? If not, you may find yourself dangling by a limb or the floor pulled out from under you when you least expect it!

DO-IT-YOURSELF DIGS 

A great place to start if you need some ideas or plans for how to build your tree house in the back yard.

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

If Rome was built in a day, you can do your digs in a day!

Amazon Price: $12.24 (as of 05/13/2008)

Rustic Retreats: A Build-It-Yourself Guide

Wanna build a tree house, a yurt or a river raft?

Amazon Price: $13.37 (as of 05/13/2008)

Ultimate Treehouses

Treehouses from around the world to whet your imagination!

Amazon Price: (as of 05/13/2008)

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

A how-to for those who don't know how to build a treehouse.

Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 05/13/2008)

How to Build Treehouses, Huts and Forts

Written by the master builder of treehouses, huts and forts.

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 05/13/2008)

NEED SOMEONE TO BUILD YOUR CASTLE IN THE CANOPY? 

A TREE-TOP BUILDER
A tree-top builder with a portfolio!
A TARTAN TREEHOUSE BUILDER
We don't know if they sing "Tooralooralay" or wear tartans, or whistle while they work...but check them out!
LIVING TREE LLC
They know how to build a tree-house without damaging the tree.
A MOBILE MANSION CREW
This team will come to you...and build your dream digs in the trees!
TREETOP TREASURES
These folks provide the tree and the tree-top hideaway!
TREEHOUSE USA
Who said treehouses can't be a little crazy and fun!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLUEFOREST
Blueforest builds exclusive accommodation wherever you want!
POSH PLAYHOUSES
Now here's something different...posh playhouses for people who never grew up!
SQUIRREL DESIGN
What would a treehouse be without a Squirrel Design?

A TREASURY OF TREEHOUSES FROM AROUND THE WORLD 

cool treehouse by chris_lori

Tom Chudleigh's Vancouver Island tree house.

Tree House by AnDy631

A crazy house in Cincinnati, Ohio!

treehouse by hrmnlala

A trailer in the sky...he hates hammers & nails!

The Tree House by !!WaynePhotoGuy

Fond memories of a neighborhood treehouse.

Botsford Tree House by Voxphoto

For those who don't mind being boxed in!

Tree House by ♥madolina♥

It's a tree house...not a tea house!

Best Tree House Ever by Little Opal

A rather fine tree fort wouldn't you say!

Treehouse Summer's End by marc50

A multilevel mansion in the trees?

Treehouse by solglimt/sungleam

A woodcarver's treehouse.

treehouse.jpg by matuko amini

It takes imagination to build a tree house!

Treehouse by Manu + Carsten

A treehouse in the jungles of Laos.

Treehouse by DeepBluC

A treehouse in southern Turkey.

Coolest treehouse I've ever seen by b-ridge

Is this the coolest treehouse you've ever seen?

TreeHouse by nitay41

A treehouse on stilts...what else!

treehouse by plebeian regime

A treehouse in Sioux Falls.

Honeymoon Hut, short view by verbose

They call it a Honeymoon Hut!

TREEHOUSE VACATION IDEAS 

Forget about building a treehouse, all I want to do is enjoy a bit of R&R in the trees if you please!
HOW ABOUT OZ?
Silky Oaks Lodge in Australia offers you a treehouse with a verandah, a hammock and a waterview...what more do you want?
EXCLUSIVE TREEHOUSES
When you need a place to take the entire family, why not take a peek at these exclusive treehouses and eco-lodges!
A COZY COTTAGE IN THE TREES!
A cozy cottage in the trees...whoopee!
TREEHOUSES IN THE TROPICS
Some pretty posh pads to be found in Hawaii!
A TREEHOUSE IN TURKEY!
You're in for a fine adventure at this rather fine find in Turkey!
TREEHOUSE RESORT WITH WATER SPORTS!
Now here's a spot you can stay in the trees, not to mention dive and fish to your heart's content in Papua New Guinea!
A TREEHOUSE IN CALIFORNIA
Check out this treehouse in California...fit for a King, a Queen, or a Princess!
ALASKA'S TREEHOUSE
Go north...enjoy the tall timbers and of course treehouse hospitality!
TIGERS AND TREEHOUSES...
How about a jaunt over to India and indulge in some luxurious leisure spots among the trees...without the tigers of course!
A SUMPTUOUS SHELTER & SAFARI
Yes, Ngong House, in Kenya is awaiting your arrival...a trip worth taking for a treehouse and the time of your life on a safari!
TREEHOUSE RETREAT
A great place from mavens to de-stress and live their bliss!

TIME-LAPSE TREE-HOUSE BUILDING 

Gives you a feel for how everything comes together...besides the music is groovy!

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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TREE HOUSE TRIVIA 

TREEHOUSE GUIDES
When you don't have your own plans--these come in handy!
TREEHOUSE PLANS
For those who want to take the 'guess work' out of tree-house building!
TREEHOUSE WORKSHOP
They come in handy if you can't get started and need a helping hand!
TREEHOUSE TIDBITS
According to this website, someone actually ran a competition to find a treehouse design for an island paradise.
TREEHOUSES
Treehouses take a bough!
FAIRYHOUSE FINDER
Here's a terrific resource for building and decorating your very own fairy house...cause there's a little leprechaun in all of us!
TREEHOUSE TV
Yup, bet you didn't know that "Treehouse TV" even existed did you?
TREEHOUSE FOODS
Treehouse Foods - are you ready to invest?

TREEHOUSE TITLES THAT WILL GRAB YOU BY THE ROOTS! 

Home Tree Home: Principles of Treehouse Construction and Other Tall Tales

Terrific if you haven't got a clue what you're doing!

Amazon Price: $13.60 (as of 05/13/2008)

The Treehouse Book

Weekend carpenters and treehouse types will dig this!

Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 05/13/2008)

Tree Houses by Architects

Rediscovering the joys of arboreal architecture naturally!

Amazon Price: (as of 05/13/2008)

TreeHouses: Living a Dream

It's never too late to turn a childhood fantasy into reality!

Amazon Price: (as of 05/13/2008)

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

And it's never too late to take a bough and build something!

Amazon Price: $15.64 (as of 05/13/2008)

TREASURY OF TREEHOUSE TIPS, TECHNIQUES, AND TALES. 

Feel free to leave some feedback about your experience designing, building or just playing in a treehouse as a kid.

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