Buzzwords like ‘glamping’, ‘eco retreats’ and ‘biophilic design’ dominate today’s travel market – but before everything green was ‘in’, there were treehouses. From Swiss Family Robinson-style passion projects to hippie houses, hand-built treehouses have always sparked a sense of childlike joy.
Now, there’s a new surge in stunning treetop hotels, thanks to big brands and hosts hoping to make a night among the trees a luxurious experience. They’re ditching the broken stairs and wobbly platforms for all the bells and whistles — like high-speed Internet, heated floors and copper bathtubs.
“Treehouses are like magical time machines and they can transport you back to simpler times like childhood,” Bolt Farm Treehouse founder Seth Bolt told The Post.
Located in the Sequatchie Valley of Whitwell, Tenn., Bolt Farm opened in 2021 and was the culmination of Bolt’s childhood dream of owning a treehouse.
“I always wanted a tree house as a kid, but from humble beginnings, it wasn’t in the cards for us,” Bolt said. He added that his father, who is a builder by trade, helped him build the first treehouse by hand and, together with his wife Tori, the treesort is expanding to include 11 more treehouses as well as an on-site spa called Wellness. Haven, complete with outdoor pools and unobstructed views over three states later this year.
“We poured a lot of purpose into each treehouse, filling them with timeless treasures and simple pleasures that help you disconnect from the busy world: a record player, vintage board games, therapeutic coloring books for adults, showers outdoors and a pizza oven. Little things that bring out your inner child,” Bolt said.
From Whitwell Valley to the peaks of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Primland by Auberge Resorts jumped on the treehouse trend with the opening of two new Mountain Top Treehouses this year.
Perched above the mouth of the Dan River, the resort spans 12,000 acres, where black bears roam freely and the treehouses are connected via wooden footbridges and built into trees with stunning views courtesy of stunning Appalachia views.
“We are excited to offer our guests an elevated experience inspired by Virginia’s rich heritage,” said Will Rentschler, general manager of Primland. “Paying homage to the beauty and culture of our region, these captivating designs and locally-rooted culinary experiences allow us to continue to offer unparalleled luxury among the Southern Appalachian Mountains.”
The property-wide refresh also includes a new farm-to-table cuisine concept at Leatherflower and newly reimagined public spaces, including the main lodge.
Guests come for the golf, hundreds of miles of hiking and ATV trails, fly fishing, clay shooting and tomahawk throwing—but the real star of the show here is the on-site observatory.
It’s available at Primland year-round and sits atop a sleek silver silo that looks like it was lifted straight out of A Space Odyssey. and planted in the middle of the rural Meadows of Dan, Va., the stargazing program is run by a rotating team of passionate local astronomers who use high-tech telescopes providing spectacular views of the solar system in all its celestial glory.
Back to Earth and nestled amidst a lush jungle overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Lovango Resort & Beach Club opened in the US Virgin Islands amid the pandemic. Combining nature and luxurious semi-private island living, it’s as close to cosplaying as a member of the Swiss family.
Envisioned by husband and team Mark and Gwenn Snider, Lovango is not only the USVI’s most stylish resort to open in recent years, but from ornate tents to fully tricked-out treehouses and a brand new three-bedroom bedroom. you can expect all the modern luxuries you could ask for in a modern private island resort.
“We knew from the first moment we heard about this place that we had found something really special,” said Gwenn Snider.
Owners of Massachusetts-based Little Gem Resorts — which counts the Nantucket hotel and Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha’s Vineyard as its fine collection of boutique properties — it’s been a “labor of love” for the family. Home to an oceanfront infinity pool, a full-service beach club and a private beach accessible only to guests, if you want some social interaction on the way to the local nightlife, the resort is just a short ferry ride away from St. . John’s and St. Thomas.
Whatever you do, don’t leave without trying the lobster schnitzel alfresco at Lovango’s waterfront restaurant.
“Creating that sense of place while connecting more deeply with nature has always been something that’s important to us and our guests, and that’s definitely the case at Lovango,” said Snider.
This winter, Lovango launched a new Stay & Sail package that includes three days of island hopping to some of the Virgin Island’s most beautiful beaches and coral reefs via luxury charter boat for the ultimate tree-to-beach adventure. Pirates and shipwreck not included.
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