As you ascend into the embrace of the forest canopy you are greeted by the gentle rustling of leaves, a kiss from nature’s breeze. Inside, the interior of your own rustic-luxe treehouse unfolds like a sanctuary. A large window wall overlooking the river frames panoramas of the forest, inviting the outside in and offering a sense of communion with nature.
Read MoreWhen we craft luxury treehouses, we tap into an artistic form of expression from the wildness of the soul. This we undergird with expert knowledge in the details of construction, tree technology, and tree climbing, of course. But being Asheville treehouse builders–at least, in our version– first and foremost makes us artists. Because of this, we find deep joy in connecting with other art forms (such as poetry), that likewise pay homage to nature and what it is to be captivated by it.
Read MoreImagine being the owners of this World Treehouses creation at the bend of an Appalachian river.
Read MoreSleeping in the Forest
by Mary Oliver
I thought the earth remembered me,
she took me back so tenderly,
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.” ~ John Muir
Read More"Wilderness reminds us what it means to be human, what we are connected to rather than what we are separate from." - Terry Tempest Williams
Read MoreUnlike a traditional home built in the woods, a treehouse provides a true immersion experience. Grand trees hold this tree-cottage in their strong arms and greet you as you enter the door. Leaves dapple the light playing on your walls, and remind you when you gaze out the windows that you are high above ground-based dwellings.
Read MoreCreated with locust timbers gathered from our clients' property, this "tree pagoda" overlooks the river from breathtaking heights above its rushing waters.
Read MoreBy trade, Adam Laufer is part architect, part builder, and part climber. But he is ALL craftsman at heart. “At World Treehouses, the meeting-point between inspiration and beauty is our priority,” he explains. “We strive for the challenge of creating something both functional and exquisite.”
Read MoreImagine yourself in your own custom, hand-crafted treehouse in a mountain paradise by the river. Fly around and walk through River Bend Treehouse in our BRAND NEW VIDEO!
Read MoreIn a standard ceiling, the ridge-beam of a gable-framed house is level. We broke all the rules on this one!
Read MoreAdam Laufer, World Treehouses lead builder, tells a story of river-running (all in a day’s work!). “We needed a creative and artistic railing for the loft we were building. In other words, we needed something to keep the grandkids from tumbling down, while also enhancing the space.
Read More“It would seem…that man is naturally a wild animal, and that when taken from the woods, he is never happy in his natural state, 'till he returns to them again.” - Benjamin Rush
Read MoreImagine you’re on the prow of your ship, sailing on the wind through waves of pines and poplars. What do you see around you as you pass by? Did you catch the family of otters playing on the bank beside the water? Your ship slows and anchors. Where have you landed? A place of fun and invigoration, or an island of solace and peace?
Read More“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.” –Edward Abbey
Read MoreIn our newest creation, geometric forms weave together the unified effect of this treehouse masterpiece. Angles in the roofline and deck offer dimension. A squareness to the massive riverside door frames brings a sense of grounding. Curved rafters, arched front door and portal windows reflect a softer side of nature.
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