Category: Tree Fort
Atherton Treehouse
The day of the big reveal: Just in time for a birthday party, we unveiled the finished treehouse bedecked with a massive red bow. You may recall that during the construction process, we covered it each night with black cloth so as to not spoil the surprise. (See this post.) Inside, the…
Surprise Treehouse
At work on this Atherton treehouse, Barbara breaks out the coffee tool box, complete with everything she needs to brew up some potent java and keep the crew properly fueled. To support the weight of the treehouse without harming the tree, we use a special bolt called the Garnier Limb,…
Crooked Gap Clubhouse
You’ll need both a secret password and solid climbing skills to get into this clubhouse! Start by making your way down the steep hillside with the help of a massive rope. If you’re up for yet another challenge, test out the climbing wall and you’ll end up at an…
Physical Fitness for Kids
Is that a play house or the world’s prettiest piece of gym equipment? Where a child sees fun and adventure, many health experts see a path to lifelong physical fitness. And where there are active, moving kids, there is less likelihood of childhood obesity, diabetes, asthma and other ailments. Growing…
Pasadena Playhouse
I thought it would be nice to take a few minutes and share a custom play structure installation we finished over a year ago. When I came across these photos, it made me smile! We had a great installation in Pasadena. Meet the crew: James getting ready to install the…
Verde Tree Fort: sneak preview
Barbara and crew finished installing this tree fort in May but we haven’t had time to post it to our website yet. So here is a sneak preview of Verde Tree Fort: all combinations of green on the outside… and with bright, hot, luscious colors on the inside: The long…
Rustic Tree Fort getting started
Hooray! Plans have been approved for me to start building a Rustic Treefort, using old logs as well as our usual redwood lumber. Here’s my sketch of what we’ll be making: My brother James & I also worked up a detailed AutoCAD site plan to compliment the sketch. That let’s…
Hillside Tree Forts: 4 tree forts plus a Zip Line Ride!
We had a great time installing this tree fort on a steep yard in Santa Barbara. It’s comprised of 4 different forts. 2 are connected by a bridge. it’s made for lots of running around & climbing. Great zip line between the trees too!
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Atherton Treehouse
The day of the big reveal: Just in time for a birthday party, we unveiled the finished treehouse bedecked with a massive red bow. You may recall that during the construction process, we covered it each night with black cloth so as to not spoil the surprise. (See this post.) Inside, the…
Surprise Treehouse
At work on this Atherton treehouse, Barbara breaks out the coffee tool box, complete with everything she needs to brew up some potent java and keep the crew properly fueled. To support the weight of the treehouse without harming the tree, we use a special bolt called the Garnier Limb,…
Crooked Gap Clubhouse
You’ll need both a secret password and solid climbing skills to get into this clubhouse! Start by making your way down the steep hillside with the help of a massive rope. If you’re up for yet another challenge, test out the climbing wall and you’ll end up at an…
Physical Fitness for Kids
Is that a play house or the world’s prettiest piece of gym equipment? Where a child sees fun and adventure, many health experts see a path to lifelong physical fitness. And where there are active, moving kids, there is less likelihood of childhood obesity, diabetes, asthma and other ailments. Growing…
Pasadena Playhouse
I thought it would be nice to take a few minutes and share a custom play structure installation we finished over a year ago. When I came across these photos, it made me smile! We had a great installation in Pasadena. Meet the crew: James getting ready to install the…
Verde Tree Fort: sneak preview
Barbara and crew finished installing this tree fort in May but we haven’t had time to post it to our website yet. So here is a sneak preview of Verde Tree Fort: all combinations of green on the outside… and with bright, hot, luscious colors on the inside: The long…
Rustic Tree Fort getting started
Hooray! Plans have been approved for me to start building a Rustic Treefort, using old logs as well as our usual redwood lumber. Here’s my sketch of what we’ll be making: My brother James & I also worked up a detailed AutoCAD site plan to compliment the sketch. That let’s…
Hillside Tree Forts: 4 tree forts plus a Zip Line Ride!
We had a great time installing this tree fort on a steep yard in Santa Barbara. It’s comprised of 4 different forts. 2 are connected by a bridge. it’s made for lots of running around & climbing. Great zip line between the trees too!