Tree House Magic

Our tree house site sits at the edge of an RV Park near several other guest cabins. It's down over the hill and in the woods a bit from all the camp area and feels very secluded, especially when you get out where the back deck will be. Still, with the construction going on it's hard to miss and we do get a fairly steady stream of curious on-lookers throughout the day.

It's fascinating to see the reaction of our "tree house tourists". We places yellow caution tape around the whole project to keep kids away when we weren't around. SO far the kids haven't been the problem. The retiree's are the ones sneaking out on the platform when no one's looking. LOL! Mostly it's safe enough. We've barricaded most of the drop offs and have most of the hand-rails at least partially done.

What's so funny about that is just how many of the seniors group are finding our project so fascinating. They get a sparkle in their eye and a big grin as they cross the "bouncy" bridge and look out the picture window opening to the woods. They all have to feel the big cedar posts on the front deck and talk about the smell of cedar and pine inside.

Quite a number of the men are retired builders and check out the craftsmanship and reminisce about their construction days. The women can't wait to cross the swinging cable bridge out to the coffee tree platform.

Who says tree houses are for kids!? Something about this project is giving life to generations old and young. It's a magical experience just seeing the expressions from our little tour groups. A seventy something lady took our tour the other day then exclaimed: "I'm leaving because you need to get back to work and get this done so I can come and stay in it!"

We aren't even done with our first one and you know what?..........It's already worth it!