Take a Trip to Treehouse Point

Be in a tree. Tucked away just 30 minutes east of Seattle, Treehouse Point is a must-stay destination for any nature lover. Designed by Pete Nelson, aka Treehouse Pete, and built by his team at Nelson Treehouse & Supply, each treehouse is truly a work of art. We were only able to fit a one evening stay at Treehouse Point into our trip out west, but each moment spent there was equal parts magic and serene.

Booking your stay at Treehouse Point: Getting a reservation at Treehouse Point is competitive. So competitive, in fact, that the team at THP has actually set up a very thorough online booking system. To get into the system you must first submit your name and email to their database. Once you're in the system you'll be notified when booking becomes available for a block of dates. The reservations go VERY quickly and they aren't cheap [but they are worth every penny].

The perfect couples getaway. Treehouse point has a special feel and sets the stage for an amazing couples retreat. The backdrop is breathtaking, unspoiled by city lights and urban noise.

The treehouse complex has a special community feel, while also allowing plenty of opportunity for escapes to get quality couple time. While there, you can connect with other guests over a blazing bonfire, roasting s’mores—the treehouse hospitality team has a full spread of all the necessary s’mores making ingredients, #win!—there are yoga and tai chi classes you can take part in, or you can enjoy alone time down by the creek. The Treehouse team even offers complimentary blankets, picnic baskets, plates, silverware, glasses, and bottle openers. Check out their blog post with all the tips for a perfect picnic.

If you've made a reservation to enjoy an evening at Treehouse Point I'd definitely recommend arriving early in the afternoon to enjoy all this place has to offer. Regrettably, J + I had a late check after a long day of hiking Mount Rainier. Don't get me wrong, our day at Mount Rainier was magical, but I would have loved to spend more time at Treehouse Point.

Upon arrival we took our bags to our treehouse—we stayed in Bonbibi—gave ourselves a tour of the property (thanks to the hand drawn map by Pete Nelson, provided at check in), hopped into a hot shower (so necessary after our 12+ hours of hiking), and then enjoyed a tasty charcuterie complete with local meats, cheeses, farmstand cherries and apples, plus a couple bottles of local wines we picked up on our way to Treehouse Point.

Our night spent in the treehouse was incredibly peaceful. The bed was beyond comfortable, it was like sleeping on a cloud. And after a restful night in the treehouse the hospitality team greeted us in the central Lodge with a homemade breakfast including hot coffee, Judy Nelson's granola, lemon curd, quiche, eggs, toast, homemade jams, and fresh fruit.

After a social breakfast with the other treehouse residents, J + I gave a tour of Bonbibi to our new friends, and popped into their treehouses for a look around. It was really cool to see how the other tree houses were designed and chat with the other campers. Once breakfast and the tours wrapped J + I headed back to Bonbibi to savor a few more moments of peace in our little hideaway before driving back to Seattle.

I hope mine and J's travels take us to other tree houses around the country. For any fellow adventurers reading who find themselves in the pacific northwest, I highly recommend a trip to Treehouse Point. If you're not lucky enough to have the opportunity to stay overnight, reach out to book a day tour of the treehouses and property—you'll love it!

Have a treehouse locale you think J + I should visit? Send us a note or comment below with a link! xoxo