Atherton Treehouse

Atherton Treehouse: The goal was to design a play structure that incorporated the trees, tucked into this corner of the yard, that wouldn't overwhelm but would be big enough for the many grandchildren that visit every year.

Barbara's "stickout" (above) and Artist's Sketch (below) shows the ultimate design the client's settled on: King Fort up front, bridge to the back, passing by the sapling, up to the Clubhouse perched on a tree deck 9' off the ground, with steps down to a Zip Line ride "take-off" platform.

Swinging Bridge leading up to the Tree Perch...

Great Zip Line Ride:

fun for grandchildren and grandfathers!

Barbara's Tree Houses featured in Hamptons Magazine

Barbara's tree houses were featured in the Insight page of the July Real Estate & Design issue of Hamptons Magazine.

The article featured an image her East Hampton Treehouse, designed and built in 2007 and referenced her newest tree house, The Long Island Treehouse, just built and installed in Southampton two months ago.





















Barbara actually has 3 great tree houses in the Hamptons. To see images, click on the names below:
- East Hampton Treehouse
- Southampton Treehouse
- The Long Island Tree House

Long Island Treehouse: Grand Slam!

Barbara received the following email comments from our Long Island Treehouse client:
A huge hit (Grand slam) my daughter Screamed and my son looked up in awe.

Couldn't get them out last night until dark then they got a little spooked and shut it down for the evening.

At first light they were in it again had snacks mid day and showed everyone who comes by.

Thanks for your hard work and attention to detail

Will talk later this week.

C

Makes us happy when our clients are happy!

Long Island Treehouse: Day 4 Install

FINAL DAY on site!
Marco & Will spend the morning adding the play accessories:
pulley bucket, rock holds, drop leaf table & 2 drop benches, top secret wall safe, chalkboard, shelf & pegs set, and lots & lots of Long Island road signs!


Then break for yoga exercises on the lawn!

Meanwhile, Barbara's up in the Clubhouse putting the finishing touches to the interior...










The interior is bright and sunny (the walls are stained wild orange)
and loaded with play accessories:
Chalkboard
Shelf & pegs
Flags on hook
Shield (that slides
open to reveal secret
safe combination)
Top Secret Safe
Drop leaf table
& drop seats




And all the hand-carved & stained signs are attached to the walls...










Peek thru the door: the tree grows up thru the deck & partially hides the entrance...











The finished tree house blends into the the surroundings without a hint of the color explosion inside.








The tree house clubhouse from different views










Pulley bucket











Rung ladder to Clubhouse interior
Rock holds on the footing post












Dusk approaching - time to leave...





















A few crew shots for the photo albums...










Walking away from another great job! Everyone feels lucky to be able to work on a tree house!











Will heads back to Brooklyn (our East Coast man)






Marco loads up the truck - on to the next job!

Long Island Treehouse: Day 3 Install

Day 3 is when it all comes together! Follow the guys amazing progress through the day in this series of images:

It takes teamwork to get a clubhouse up in a tree. Today is when the magic really starts to happen: raising the walls, lifting the roof in place, adding the firepole, railings, etc.

By end of day it will look almost complete! It won't be - still a million details to make it strong & sturdy and ready for play. But look and see how cool Day 3 is...




Cutting floor boards around the tree...











Laying out the hand-carved signs that will be added once the treehouse is up...






Quick lunch break on site, usually a picnic in the grass...












Securing the first wall, then bringing the others in...












Raising each wall is a team effort...













Next the roof goes up in 2 pieces and slides into place..











Once the roof is on, it really starts to look like a treehouse!







Marco & Will as counter weights, securing the roof...













Dig the hole for the firepole...
and call home...











End of day, dusk coming in...