So, we knew when we bought the land that we would have to drill a well. We also knew that drilling a well was not something that was 100% guaranteed to be successful. When we talked to the drilling company, they talked about “witching” a well and that it was the best way to find…
The retaining wall for the driveway is poured and is curing. Next step will be backfill. Then we’ll be able to finally get a sense for how the entryway to the treehouse will look in reality. Can’t wait to see that next week!
Great progress on a big part of the project – a massive concrete retaining wall that will hold back the driveway so that it is wide enough for what we need in terms of parking and the crane that will arrive in the spring to begin moving the structural steel. You can see how the…
Hi everyone, I haven’t posted anything lately because, well, we’ve been doing nothing but waiting on this to get done. I’m so happy to say that the Land Survey and Topography just arrived (after a six week wait)! The survey is required by the architect in order to start his work. We have to know where the…
The trailhead to this amazing hike is only 35 minutes from the Zen Treehouse. Description from the State of Colorado’s Parks and Wildlife site: Hike Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: Approximately 1500 feet Highest Point of Elevation: 8,950 feet Dogs: Allowed On Leash Nearest Town: Conifer, Colorado (note: our Zen Treehouse is closer…
Great meeting today at the site with the architect and builder today. The weather was perfect and we decided on the location for the two platforms – one for the main treehouse and the other for the second bedroom/bath/deck treehouse. We already filed the well permit, which takes 4-6 weeks. We’ve already talked to the…
I just learned about this site called PlansMatter. This site provides access to a very limited number of architectural gems across the world. We hope that our ZenTreehouse will qualify for this site! Here are a few of my favorites…
I think that it would be awesome to have a steam sauna located away from the house, in a grove of trees, for guests to enjoy on a cool summer night or a cold winter’s day. What do you think? https://almostheaven.com/barrel-sauna/
We are closing on 2 beautiful acres of land on the side of a mountain in Bailey on Monday October 23, 2017 – let the journey begin! Well, this journey began, as it often does, with an idea. If you want to learn more about how this journey began, click the Continue Reading button below…