Imagine staying in a luxurious 1 bedroom tree house villa nestled in the Bruce Peninsula forest, part of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay. Sounds idyllic?
Laurie Adams of E’Terra Eco Resort is working with architect Tye Farrow to create the Samara Project – 12 villas suspended from the treetops offering accommodations in harmony with nature. Every Canadian knows what a maple samara is – those winged seeds that flutter down from the trees every spring. That’s what inspired the design of these beautiful structures. The sleeping area of the tree house is located in the “seed’ section, while the open air living area is located in the “wing.”
These designs are not only beautiful and respectful of nature, but highly technical as well. A structural skeleton, like those used to build wooden sailing craft, is covered by fine fabric coated with fiberglass and self-cleaning titanium dioxide, creating walls that are light and luminous. Each tree house hugs the tree instead of being nailed directly to it, suspended from a collar and cable system inspired by the umbrella-like yukitsuri ropes which support the black pine tree branches in Japan’s Kenrokuen Garden. The units are prefabricated off-site in 3 pieces, to minimize the impact of construction on the forest.
The most exciting part is the stunning interiors. Couldn’t you just imagine the sweet dreams you would have sleeping in these beauties?
Check out another beautiful tree house in this post.
Photos courtesy of http://www.farrowpartnership.com/
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That is such a cool design.
I guess no matter anyone’s age, a tree house is and will always be a magical place to be.
So true! I guess everyone needs a little escape sometimes!
WOW! This is gorgeous! Talk about a retreat! One that I would love to get away too! LOL Love the tree house. Very cool!
I think if I had that kind of tree house, I’d never spend any time in my real house!
Wow, that is impressive! Beautiful design. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for dropping by Anne. Wouldn’t you just love to spend a night in one?
wow, i wanna go here so badly, looks so peaceful and rejuvenating
It’s definitely on my list of places to check out!
Wow, that tree house is very interesting and I appreciate the work it must have taken to create it!
I think it’s amazing that someone would go so far to create something beautiful and unique. And Canadian, too!
Crazy! It looks like a boat haul from above. I think the deck is an especially nice touch. Have you seen those round tree forts in BC?
I love those round tree forts in BC! I’d give anything to have a chance to stay in one of these cool tree houses.
I will not show this post to Bud, he already wants to live in a trailer! 😉 Actually, this would be an amazing get away spot, on a lake… okay maybe I will show him! xo
~Laurie @ Vin’yet Etc.
Show him show him! He seems pretty talented - you might find something very cool in one of your trees one day!
Such a cool space. I’d love to hang out there on summer Sunday afternoons for sure!
I think I may have to put this place on my bucket list! Thanks for dropping in.
Mmmm… I want to waste a day away reading and drinking tea there!
I’m with you - maybe even 2 days!
If only….
Yes. Sigh.
I have to say that for the last few of hours i have been hooked by the impressive posts on this blog. Keep up the wonderful work.
Thanks so much Rhonda! Nothing makes us happier than a comment like that. Big hugs to you!