Adam 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 MoreWorld Treehouses of Asheville, NC owners Adam Laufer and Erin Everett are featured in the current issue of Bentley Magazine, an exclusive United Kingdom-based publication produced for owners of Bentley fine automobiles. We are honored to have been featured by this magazine dedicated to handcraft and high quality.
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”I think that's what's so cool about treehouses; they can be whatever you want them to be, right?” World Treehouses of Asheville client, Connie, reflects on the evolution of her family’s custom tree retreat.
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.
Read More“The craftsmanship is beyond what we dreamed of.” —World Treehouses client Connie
Read More“Forests are like churches, hallowed places. There’s a stillness about them, a sort of reverence.” - Sabrina Elkins
Read MoreThis new mountain treehouse at the forest's edge overlooks the river's bend. At this stunning location, one of our highest priorities has been to maximize interaction with nature. Together, our clients and our master builder, Adam Laufer, decided to incorporate these stunning, huge accordion-fold glass doors in order to accomplish just that.
Read MorePerhaps you've read one of our previous posts about the value of tapping into nature. Our mission is to help people do just that! Given this, there is no better inspiration than nature itself for our treehouse designs.
Read More"The river at this location feels so alive," reflects Adam Laufer, World Treehouses' lead builder. "We can imagine the spirit of the river like a great, primordial beast somewhere beneath the surface, lending its vitality to the rushing waters."
Read MoreWhen our clients walk up the steps to this tree-attached artisan building, they step out of time and into a different world. Thoughtfully crafted elements (such as the handmade front door) give an old-world feel that combines the sense of an ancient mountain chapel with something out of a fairy-tale.
Read MoreAllow us to introduce you to the newest member of the World Treehouses family of handcrafted treetop homes: River Bend.
Read MoreAwed and bewildered by the enduring strength of the swimming hole features we built for Debbie on her Blue Ridge Mountain property, the repeat client called after an awful storm to pay us a very high compliment.
Read More“What types of trees should I look for on my property?” We field this question a lot. Given the lush and diverse forest areas here in Western North Carolina, there are a number of appropriate tree types that support building a structure among the limbs.
Read MoreIf you’re wondering if you have a great place for us to build a beautiful, hand-crafted treehouse on your land or potential property, start with your measuring tape.
Read More“This treehouse will certainly outlive me!” Connie proclaims with a smile, proudly gesturing to the custom project that World Treehouses completed for her.
Read MoreA custom treehouse is designed by dreams, and the clients they belong to sometimes lend a hand in realizing them. World Treehouses lead builder Adam Laufer says of his honorary team members, "When they are open to it, I really enjoy involving clients in their projects! It's great to either show them how to do something or watch them get excited about the process of building."
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