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This blog is all about one of the most unusual treehouses in the world and the award-winning book that tells the story of its creation: TREEHOUSE CHRONICLES: One Man’s Dream of Life Aloft. The photograph above shows the treehouse as it looked when completed in the fall of 2004. Orignally designed to be my office (I ‘m a writer), the photo in the blog header shows me, um… “working” in the main room of the treehouse (I never should have put in that futon).
As we develop this blog, we will include excerpts from the book along with photos, diagrams, and watercolors that will help you see how the treehouse was built. We’ll also keep you up-to-date on news about the treehouse and the success of the book. Please visit the pages in the sidebar to find out more about the treehouse and the book. You can also keep up to date on the latest news by checking the recent posts page.
If you are interested in finding out more about TREEHOUSE CHRONICLES, or would like to purchase a book, please visit our website: tmcbooks.com, or go to Amazon, or check out the results on Google.
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TREEHOUSE CHRONICLES 
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October 19, 2006 at 5:28 pm
frank
Looks great!
July 28, 2011 at 7:30 pm
tarzan
I agree : )
October 23, 2006 at 3:21 pm
Jeff
I have a question: if you are up in the treehouse, can you feel it sway when the wind blows?
July 28, 2011 at 7:23 pm
tarzan
I’m going to jump in here and answer for you. He most definitely feels the swaying when the wind blows. The house is part of the tree, and when the wind whistles through, you can feel it : )
July 28, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Mowgli
WOW Tarzan!! You know it all! I wish I could be your best friend
October 23, 2006 at 5:46 pm
treehouseguy
The short answer is yes, the treehouse moves in the wind–but it doesn’t move very much. The treehouse can only move as much as the tree itself moves at the level of attachment, 21 feet up. The tree is so big (four feet in diameter at its base), that it just doesn’t move much at that level.
October 27, 2006 at 2:07 pm
t
Your book is really incredible–so much fun to read through, and then pick up again and read bits and peices of the construction story and your essays on nature and life. I’ve given a couple as gifts, and plan to get a more for this Christmas.
I can’t wait to see what else you put up on your blog! Is Vinny the squirrel still living in the treehouse?
November 1, 2006 at 1:26 pm
Doug
I’ve read the first few chapters and was scarcely able to put Treehouse Chronicles down. I’ve gone through all the pictures and most of the captions several times. I recommend this book to anyone who has a sense of playfulness, or wishes they had one. Great work, Peter.
November 1, 2006 at 3:28 pm
treehouseguy
Thanks, Doug. There will be a little something extra in your paycheck this week.
November 8, 2006 at 1:53 pm
Mick Gordon
Your posts are beautifully written – wish I had a treehouse – though as you point out the wind might be a little alarming. Mick
July 10, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Michalis
Cool…
October 18, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Jamie
Your designs are incredible. I have begun the search for a tree and I think I have found one. I have a black oak in my back yard. It is in need of some cleaning up and pruning but it seems to be very healthy. I like very much your idea of not nailing into the tree to suspend the structure. What inspired you to that end? I also love the design of the stairs, locks and all of the other “little” details you incorporated into the overall design. Did these come to you as you moved along or were they carefully planned out from the begining?
The book has been an inspiration and i hope to begin on a journey of my own soon.
March 9, 2009 at 11:22 am
Gordon brown
Hi, just thought I’d let use know about Treasured Dreams Treehouses http://www.treasureddreams.co.uk we’ve just created a book of our Treehouses Treehouse Book hope you enjoy :o)
March 27, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Dan Wright
Hello,
I’m a professional treehouse builder and I’d like to be in touch with other builders of tree houses, whether professional or not. Hopefully through the sharing of ideas, we’ll all set our sights a little higher. I’d love to hear from anybody either on this blog or on my website at http://www.treetopbuilders.net. Keep it safe out there! –Dan
April 1, 2009 at 3:27 pm
gordon spencer
i’ve had treehouse aspirations all my life with a hiatus here and there,….first was one i started building in a neighbors tree but when they found out a treehoiuse was going in they nixed the idea; then there was the tree house for my own tree in the back yard with the rope swing but my dog ate it before I got it built, i started one down by the hotel pool where nI worked as a pool guy when I was 13 and that went pretty well but I can’t remember it , I do know we had stairs going up to a platform but it was blocks away from my house and i guess i was too young to keep it going and turn it into something really habitable; a friend of mine had one in his backyard but it was simply a platform and neat but a quick study, and not much house, more tree. So I’m thinking one up, actually hopefully a village, in my current backyard. First I have to build the house so that I’m living there on the property and then i’ll start the treehouses, with walkways between them
August 1, 2009 at 7:37 am
Manimaran
I am from India and we are running a small resorts made of swiss cottage tents. This is my dream and waiting for the right location and money.
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September 1, 2009 at 11:06 am
Treehouse Wanted
That is an awesome treehouse. I’d love to have one for my son and maybe future kids. Just awesome!
January 27, 2010 at 11:45 am
relaxshax
Love it- and I’ll have to grab a copy once I get some loot. Some beautiful photos in there as well! Congrats!
-Deek
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February 3, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Sam
I WISH I WAS U I NEVER HAD A TREE HOUSE CRY SOB SOB I WISH I HAD A TREE HOUSE say do you even HAVE ONE??????
June 9, 2010 at 11:00 am
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August 30, 2010 at 6:20 am
Gordon Brown
Hmmm… not the best treehouse I’ve ever see and I’ve seen most of them. But if the persona that owns it likes it how cares :c)
September 9, 2010 at 7:54 pm
hassan feridonzadeh
hi my dear friend
I am architect from IRAN.
Treehouse project is very nice for friendly people, lovely , and other kindly words.
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Thanks for writing this piece of writing and rendering it public
October 28, 2011 at 7:15 am
Andreas Czakilew
impressive project
“…you stop for a while, whow! Someone really lives his dream…”
June 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Dave
Are basswood trees too soft to support a modest tree house?
October 6, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Kasia Kruk
What a great project. Love tree houses and I believe that people who build them are true dreamers. I’m about to purchase the book!
January 10, 2013 at 12:42 pm
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“TREEHOUSE CHRONICLES” was indeed genuinely compelling and insightful!
Within the present day society that is hard to execute. Regards, Annetta
February 28, 2013 at 12:31 pm
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Amazing job 🙂
The UK’s first tree house building course is happening at West Lexham, Norfolk UK under tuition of professional tree house builders – learn the ropes from first structures to final interior fix of a 2 bedroom tree house! 22nd March weekend and 5th April weekend 2013.
March 18, 2013 at 5:11 pm
JenL
This is fascinating, but I honestly feel bad for the tree, looks like a terrible burden to carry.
Did see a cool tree house when I walked up Beachwood Canyon Drive in Hollywood, but it was for a child.
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We are looking for people and businesses that are interested in adding a custom treehouse to their home or business. If chosen for the show, they will also get a customized tree house at a deeply discounted rate. Just to be clear, we are not giving a treehouse away; we need people and small business owners who have some type of budget in place (Small budget is OK). We will stretch that budget and make sure the treehouse is one of a kind and that it has that “wow” factor we value so much in TV!
We are moving fairly quickly and scheduling interviews this week. We are very excited about this project! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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