There is also the element of making our, sometimes extreme, designs fit into building code, yes, residential building code. What is the most frustrating aspect of working on these designs, and the most rewarding?Ĭaroline: With any project, there are always going to be delays. As much as I continue to tell myself that, it is hard not getting frustrated because of the excitement of seeing the house come to life. We love having guests come back multiple times and want them to have a new and different experience each time they stay with us. Each of our homes are intentionally so very different it is really hard to compare. Our next build is another Harry Potter theme house that will be based on the tent that Harry and the gang stayed in at the quidditch tournament.ĭo you have a favorite treehouse that you have designed so far?Ĭaroline: I get asked this question a lot and I really do not have a favorite. Speaking of new treehouses - do you have any exciting plans for the future we can share?Ĭaroline: Of course, we always have something cooking! As you know, Wizards Hollow, our Harry Potter-themed castle has been WILDLY popular. ft., the build process is never going to be 'standard.' We want whimsey, creativity, and artistry and we want our partners to share in that. When planning a new treehouse or formulating a new idea - what goes into that process?Ĭaroline: Unfortunately, everything starts and ends with money! Honestly, we have gotten through the hardest part of the process, which is infrastructure! We then start looking for a builder that shares in the vision and is excited about the creative process. Between the 2 of us, we find common ground. Of the two of us, I am the practical one and Mike is the big idea man. After that, we can design the 'fun' stuff.

How do you combine these awesome ideas with practical functionality?Ĭaroline: It is truly a balancing act! We have to keep in mind that we always want a space for at least 1 bed, a small kitchenette and a 3 piece bathroom. Photos of the property are out there everywhere, but each time we hear 'the pictures don't do it justice' that pushes us a little harder! Many parents bring their children on an adventure without telling them where they are going or couples come to celebrate a special occasion, but it's the first reactions that are the best. So we wanted something different.Ĭaroline: I don't know if it is as much inspiration or drive, but it's the reaction that we get from our guests. At that time, Asheville did not have any other treehouse rentals that we were aware of. Asheville is a destination all on its own but we were working on what could we add to the experience. When Mike retired about 10 years ago it really was just deciding on what we wanted to do with the next chapter of our lives. Mike and I both were working in corporate America and we owned the land where the treehouses sit today. We started out on this journey on what seems like a lifetime ago. Where did the idea for these incredible Treehouses come from? Why Treehouses?Ĭaroline: We want each of our guests to have a truly unique experience when they visit Earth and Sky Dwellings. These tree houses are a destination in themselves - much better than the typical 'white linen' hotel room or Airbnb. What does it take to put together a vacation rental destination as beautiful as this? We spoke with Caroline - who gave all the details about their process!

Treehouses of serenity