Camp Treehouse

Elkhorn, Wisconsin – Camp Wandawega

There is a lovely story behind this unique house. When the property was first purchased by a couple, her father hung a swing in the branches of this tree to “christen” it. Shortly after this, her father passed away, and the tree contracted a disease. Rather than cut it down completely, they trimmed it back to the wood that was still sound.

Whoever said treehouses are just for the kids?

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Camp Treehouse - Camp Wandawega — Whoever said treehouses are just for the kids? If you've been with us for a while already, you'll know it's not us! This fabulous treehouse was designed by friends for friends, and We know you're going to love it.Want to see more? Let us know, and we'll post more details from the building and finished interior! Share the love! Share on Tumblr

Whoever said treehouses are just for the kids?

Whoever said treehouses are just for the kids?

Whoever said treehouses are just for the kids? If you've been with us for a while already, you'll know it's not us! This fabulous treehouse was designed by friends for friends, and We know you're going to love it. Want to see more? Let us know, and we'll post more details from the building and finished interior! Share the love!

Camp Treehouse - Wandawega Lake Resort

Camp Treehouse - Wandawega Lake Resort

“It’s not so much a tree house as a cottage on stilts“, says the owner. “It’s four telephone posts, set six feet into the ground into concrete pilings, surrounding a tree. We built it to be as sturdy as our city house.”“It’s not so much a tree house as a cottage on stilts“, says the owner. “It’s four telephone posts, set six feet into the ground into concrete pilings, surrounding a tree. We built it to be as sturdy as our city house.”

Camp Treehouse - Wandawega Lake Resort

and the second loft.

The view across to the first sleeping loft, and mini-library...

Another view of the loft/library end of the treehouse.

Stumps coming through the floor have been now incorporated into side tables! Talk about the ultimate recycling job!

It took almost a year of weekends, sometimes working until well after dark, to complete the structure. Once it was finished, the owners and their friends continued to work on the interior, handmaking, recycling, and re-purposing the furniture and soft furnishings. The entire place is a wonderful example of making do, making over, and making something tragic into something wonderful.

Camp Treehouse - Wandawega Lake Resort

Reporposed mason jars become rustic lights hanging from underneath the treehouse.

Camp Treehouse - Wandawega Lake Resort

There is a lovely story behind this unique house. When the property was first purchased by a couple, her father hung a swing in the branches of this tree to

The cottage has three levels, and incorporates the tree on all three.

So there you have it. And the best part? See on the left of the photo - there is the swing hung to christen the property - still in place. A lovely memorial to a loving father.

Camp Treehouse - Wandawega Lake Resort

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