Fabled Longwood Gardens

The Rose Garden

Last year I stumbled upon Longwood Gardens while researching my book “Treehouses” To say I was stunned by its beauty would be an understatement. I went there to see the three treehouses that were built there in 2008. One of the builders was Dan Wright who built the treehouse featured in my book. The three fantastic creations are The Lookout Loft, a wheelchair-accessible, rustic Adirondack-style treehouse in the shady Forest Walk, The Canopy Cathedral, an ornate two-story house inspired by a Norwegian church overlooking the Italian Water Garden and The Birdhouse, located in the Terrace Woodland, offers bird’s-eye views of the surrounding natural landscape.

Canopy Cathedral

Longwood Gardens near Kennet Square, Pennsylvania, a beautiful park once owned by Pierre Du Pont and the Dupont family, features these three custom treehouses that provide hours of fun and enjoyment for the whole family. The outdoor gardens and Conservatory are open at 9 am and 10 am, respectively, every day of the year, and close at 6 pm from April through October and 5 pm from November through March. Admission price is $8 to $15 for adults , $6 for youths ages sixteen to twenty, $2 for youths ages 6-15, and free for children under age six.

The Birdhouse

Longwood Gardens is the living legacy of Pierre S. du Pont, inspiring people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the arts.

The indoor garden

As I walked through the gardens and the landscaope that surrounded it I was awed by the beauty of the setting and actually thankful that the Dupont’s created this incredible habitat.

A small wooden bridge on the propertty

Longwood Gardens is one of the great gardens of the world. It strives for innovation in horticulture and display. They present the arts in an unparalleled setting to bring pleasure and inspire the imagination of their guests. They contribute to society through excellent and diverse education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship, and cultural and community engagement. Although Longwood is a huge facility it can serve as an inspiration for those looking to incorporate treehouses into their business lives. With sufficient passion, every backyard enthusiast might one day start their own eco-friendly business in the treetops. If you have the chance go see it.

Deek Diedrickson: My Small Cabin

I like to bring Deek’s show to the post now and then because I love his vibe and the small houses he builds. They aren’t treehouse but they are eco-friendly and space savers so it fits. Enjoy.