WNC Treehouse Builders: Otters and Deer and Treehouses, Oh My!


“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.” –Edward Abbey

Besides solace, relaxation and adventurous fun, treehouses offer what Mr. Abbey speaks of in the quote above: a necessary connection to wilderness that feeds the soul. Building our handcrafted projects is an immersion into nature that infuses the final treehouse with magic.

Sometimes, our latest treehouse, River Bend, stands watch over an otter family as they play together on a riverside stone. In other magic moments, graceful forest deer wander by nonchalantly. A front-row seat on the treehouse deck allows one to take it all in at the gorgeous bend of a major Appalachian river.

During construction, our crew delighted in the wildlife they shared the forest with. Adam Laufer, our lead builder, says of this location, “The wildlife, on its own, is plenty of reason to be happy to go to work every morning!”


World Treehouses of Asheville, NC’s skilled team can build you a one-of-a-kind treehouse or other tree project for living, gathering, playing, meditating, and connecting with nature. Our projects are true, unique and custom tree-attached treehouses, which offer their inhabitants an experience like no other. If you’d like to discuss a treehouse project on your land, contact us or click the button below. Or subscribe to our newsletter to inspire your treehouse dreaming.

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