Treehouse Masters on Kauai
Updated: Apr 15
There's something about treehouses that sparks a nostalgic cord in everyone--no matter what age you are. This past spring, Chad and his team had the unique opportunity to work alongside Pete Nelson, from the TV show "Treehouse Masters" on a project on Kauai's north shore. The Hawaii episode, a two-hour special, was featured on Animal Planet August 17th, 2018, and showcases one new treehouse, and a "tree-hab," taking an existing one to new heights...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE
Working with Pete was pure entertainment. He really is just as gentle, kind and goofy as he appears on his show. Unlike other TV crews we have experienced from LA, Pete's production team was laid back, possessing an ease about them that only a group who travels the globe together, with the task of building treehouses could have!
SKY-WAVE TREEHOUSE
New Treehouse Build
The new treehouse project was nicknamed the Sky-Wave, because of its unique design, inspired by Kauai's island culture and the family's love of surfing. The project began with a beautiful Hawaiian blessing, honoring the sacredness of the tree and the 'āina...and finished with a surprise gift from Pete to the family.
Working with the crew was an incredible and memorable experience.
IN PROGRESS (slideshow)
THE REVEAL (slideshow)
The finished product of the Sky-Wave Treehouse
PETE'S SPECIAL TOUCH
At the end, Pete gifted the family with a unique hand-carved sign. He wrote the words "Be in a Tree" in Hawaiian, recycled from one of the floor planks of the original small platform the homeowner, Steve had built. Such a heart-felt way to say Aloha...
Our son Blue was so happy to meet Pete, and he painted a picture of Pete building a treehouse. Of course, Pete graciously entertained him.
THE TREE-HAB (of the Bohemian Treehouse)
While the Treehouse Masters were on Kauai, they also worked on a rehab of another existing one. While we did not collaborate on this one, it was a fun project to witness. Daize and Aamion had a sweet little treehouse that Aamion previously built.
A little backstory...They are a lovely, inspiring couple who released a remarkable travel documentary in 2017 called Given about their family's surf adventure around the world. I cannot speak highly enough of this film--the incredible footage, cinematography, and beautiful innocent narrative as told from a young Given's point of view...it's a perfect family night movie, and brings tears to my eyes every time I see it because the story is simply so beautiful. It's available on Netflix. Watch it!
This family, who also have three incredible keiki, were able to enjoy Pete and his team's helping hands to finish creating their dream treehouse. I went to see it recently, and was blown away. The finished product is a mixture of rugged nature and luxurious creature comforts, which makes for an incredible nest (pun intended).
THE REVEAL (slideshow)
The finished product of the Bohemian Tree-hab
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