When life gets messy, it’s easy to daydream about leaving your typical day-to-day and escaping to a place in the woods where you can leave your troubles behind. Treehouses can offer a wonderful escape ...

Elevated high above the ground, tree houses are familiar symbols of childhood magic and adventure. Architect Peter Eising remembers how they captured his imagination as a child. He would scavenge for ...

Have your head in the clouds? These fantastical structures are just the place to visit. Ever wanted to be an astronaut without suffering zero-g motion sickness? Book this “room” at the Treehotel, ...

From Botswana to Sweden and from Tennessee to Italy, these accommodations make the dream of sylvan slumber come true. The Treehotel in Harads, Sweden, lies deep in a forest 37 miles south of the ...

Away from parents, above the crowd, enjoying total freedom -- having a tree house can be every little kid’s dream. It can be anything from a few carefully-balanced boards to a specially constructed ...

I stayed in 2 different treehouses during my Washington trip, and the stays reminded me of camping. Most treehouse accommodations can be difficult to get in and out of with luggage. Treehouses often ...

Who didn't want a tree house to play in when they were kids? If you say you didn't, you're probably lying. (Or you had a somewhat upsetting childhood devoid of Berenstain Bears books.) A lucky few had ...

It usually starts as a joke. Even you think you’re kidding, at first. A treehouse? Grow up. But then fantasy overwhelms your rational instincts, bit by bit. “Doesn’t everyone want a treehouse?” Kit ...

Treehouse envy is a common ailment, especially for those of us who can no longer fit into the beloved hideouts of our childhood. The cure: an adult-sized vacation stay in a treehouse. On sites like ...

December marks the last month of the 13 extreme tree houses on display at the Dallas Arboretum. The Dallas Arboretum Ultimate Tree House exhibit is the result of a competition open to local architects ...

Most homeowners insurance policies cover injuries caused by trampolines and tree houses, but there are often conditions. Before buying a trampoline or building a tree house, check with your insurance ...