Elevated Luxury | Treehouse Stays Across the U.S.
There’s something magical about treehouses, a deep-rooted nostalgia that pulls at our adventurous spirit. They harken back to the thrill of childhood, where climbing high into the branches was a fearless, bold adventure – helping us to see the world from a different perspective. Sleeping in a bungalow nestled in the treetops stirs that same sense of wonder, turning a simple hotel stay into something extraordinary. It connects us with nature in a way few experiences can—immersing us in the forest canopy with a new vantage point, looking out to a world we rarely get to see. Waking up to sweeping views from above, falling asleep to the rustle of leaves and the smell of pine, redwood and spruce—it takes us back to a time when these loft escapes were always just one climb away. The never-ending urge to reignite our childhood imagination and seek out unique travel experiences has led us to share this carefully crafted list of our favorite Treehouse stays found across the United States.
Green O Tree Haus, The Resort at Paws Up | Greenough, Montana
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It’s often said of Montana that it’s not just a state, but a feeling – one of rugged, untamed, wildness under a deep, horizon-less sky. A place that projects this sense of identity succinctly is The Resort at Paws Up. Located on a 37,000-acre working cattle ranch, with views of the nearby Blackfoot River and Rocky Mountains, it offers an immersive experience in the Montana’s nature. Paws Up’s new lodging offering, the Tree Haus, sits at the southern edge of the ranch in the newly built adults-only camp Green O, and gives guests a chance to step even deeper into nature. Elevated 23 feet above the ground, with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and a central spiral staircase as though a tree is actually growing through the house, the Tree Haus style is designed to impress upon guests a sense of interconnectedness with the Ponderosas surrounding them.
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Post Ranch Inn | Big Sur, California
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The cliffs of Big Sur are nothing less than iconic. The towering, verdant landscape and roar of the Pacific lies at the heart of classic American road trip lore. But stopping and settling in, instead of simply passing through, is when you can really experience the magic of this place. One of the best places to stay and immerse yourself, not only in the spirit of Big Sur, but in the actual landscape is Post Ranch Inn’s tree houses. Post Ranch Inn is a small but mighty luxury escape. The coastal architecture of the inn is truly elemental in form, with many of the accommodations built with reclaimed wood and natural elements, and the addition of Tree Houses with roofs covered in grasses and wildflowers only cementing this earthy aesthetic. These freestanding, triangular spaces sit amidst redwood and oak groves overlooking the steep ocean-side cliff, with expansive skylights and wood-burning fireplaces. The mornings are quiet and serene, the air is thick with salt and sea, and there’s no better place to take it all in than from your own deck stretching into this coastal California canopy.
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Primland Resort | Meadows of Dan, Virginia
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Tucked amid the natural paradise of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains sits Primland Resort. Set in 12,000 thickly wooded acres of forest and perched in cedar trees looking out over the Dan River Gorge, you’ll find Primland’s Tree Houses. From these intricately-designed modern abodes, panoramic views stretch from the Roaring Creek to the distant contours of Pilot Mountain and the lush Kibler Valley. Designed by renowned treehouse architectural firm La Cabane Perchee – and built of aromatic red cedar – the intricate design details pay homage to the robust and storied Virginia countryside and give guests a sense of being fully immersed and secluded among the trees. The Tree Houses and resort sit at an elevation of 2,700 feet, have overhanging decks stretching out into the canopy, and are only accessed by a wooden bridge, giving you the sense that you are stepping into another world.
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Skamania Lodge | Stevenson, Washington
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Skamania Lodge is a Pacific Northwest mountain lodge set in the foothills of Stevenson, Washington, overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. Reminiscent of old timber cabins, Skamania is a Northwest retreat surrounded by moody forests of towering evergreen douglas firs. With an aesthetic that bridges the gap between the laid back West Coast mentality and tone, and modern Scandinavian hues and elegance, you’re bound to stumble upon a roaring fire in a three-story stone hearth to keep warm from the all-too-friendly rain falling outside while being offered a world-renowned Pinot Noir from nearby Willamette Valley. But staying in the newly built Treehouses on the outskirts of the property completes the quintessential Pacific Northwest experience. Designed with the surrounding old-growth forest in mind, these cedar-lined treehouses are perched 40 feet high with views of the foothills of the Gorge and the distant mountains of the Cascade Range, and staying in one will be sure to rekindle your childhood imagination.
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Winvian Farm | Morris, Connecticut
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Nestled in the rolling Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, Winvian Farm is a quaint and whimsical New England luxury hotel, spread across 113 acres of lush meadows and tranquil woodlands. This eclectic retreat stands out because of its 18 uniquely designed cottages, each distinct in character and a work of art in itself, from a luxury golf-themed clubhouse to a library suite designed for book lovers. But it’s the authentic camp-style treehouse that sparks the imagination of most guests. Sitting 35 feet high, the treehouse holds two-stories of camp-themed nostalgia, oblique and disjointed walls, and a fireplace speckled with diligently collected license plates – the ultimate playground for making memories for adults and kids alike.
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Canyon Ranch Woodside | Woodside, California
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Set in the mountainous San Francisco Peninsula, just a short drive but a world away from Silicon Valley, lies Canyon Ranch Woodside. A wellness-focused retreat, nestled deep in a hillside forest carpeted with California redwoods, this property aims to give guests a hideaway for recharging, reviving and renewing – and their all-too-persuasive case of how to do this best is to settle in to one of their treehouses. Glass-clad with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out into the redwood canopy with a private deck, falling asleep in the trees is an experience in itself. Bask in the music of the redwoods with whistling birds and the sounds of the ancient forest settling in for the night.
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