Treehouse Masters

Pete builds a treehouse evoking a famous children's book in Maine while simultaneously building a Tudor-style theater in Massachusetts.

Pete Nelson creates an off-the-grid escape for old friends in Washington. The shackitecture-inspired treehouse features a comfy sleeping nook, a large deck, and a suspended hammock perfect for relaxing after a long day.

Pete creates a rustic river shack on the banks of the Mississippi for a family with three rambunctious daughters. The treehouse features a large deck, cozy interior space and a classic ship's ladder for easy access.

Pete Nelson and crew head to Alaska to create the perfect arboreal escape for Colby and Caitlin, an adventurous couple who run a mountaineering school.

Pete goes to Texas and builds a treehouse bed and breakfast built for romance. Situated between two ancient bald cypruss trees, the structure features a wedding chapel with stained glass windows and a 25-foot steeple.

Pete travels to Texas to build a citadel fortress for a couple who loves all things medieval. Supported by post oaks, the 25-foot high tower holds a round table with thrones, a battlement and a loft with a glass floor.

Pete designs a sky-high treehouse in western Washington for a couple and their bulldogs. The mountainside bungalow features decks with panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains, modern conveniences and a cozy fireplace.

Pete travels through France with treehouse visionary Alain Laurens. Winding through the magical countryside, Alain shows Pete his fantastical structures, which implement ingenious engineering, reach dizzying heights and redefine what a treehouse can be.

Pete heads to Georgia to build a treehouse for basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. The result is a Prohibition-era lounge with 25-foot ceilings and extra-wide stairs to accommodate Shaq and his larger-than-life buddies.

All the build's a stage in this Behind the Build, where Pete reveals the techniques and inspiration for this Tudor-style treehouse modeled after Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, complete with stage and trapdoor!

Pete shows off the rustic treehouse he and the team built on the banks of the Mississippi, revealing how he and Christina used reclaimed materials to create a unique twist on a river shaft fit for Mark Twain himself.

Immerse yourself in a special tour of the steam bath in the sky that Pete and his crew built in Talkeetna, Alaska, for the adventurous couple who founded the Alaska Mountaineering School.