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Hi there!

This new video digs into “the why” behind O2 Treehouse, the ethos of our community and the reason we believe that our work is so important. Our vision for a sustainable and interconnected world fuels the passion we have for expanding this work to a much larger scale with Treewalkers. By making these unforgettable experiences in nature more accessible, we can be a part of centering the crucial importance of humanity’s place in earth’s ecosystems and help to lead the world in a more sustainable direction. Have a look and let us know what you think!

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With much excitement and after lots of focused work, we have received our structural engineers’ stamp of approval for the Treewalkers Tent! Every structural detail has been elucidated in coordination with their engineering analysis and has the calculations to back it up. We think you’ll enjoy some of these snapshots of the structural submittal package, especially if you love design and engineering! 

With this milestone, we will have a baseline package for submittal to planning authorities for each location as needed. We’ve also achieved high standards for structural integrity with a basic wind speed of 115 MPH! So much work has gone into creating this modular, high-quality product and we are very proud of every detail here. Stay tuned because we’re excited to share updates as these connections come together in real life! 

In Gratitude, 

Dustin & The O2 Treehouse, Treewalkers Team

Hello Fellow Treewalker!

We are so excited to announce that we are working with GuildWorks, who builds “Architecture of the Air.” Together we’re working on the development of our Treewalkers Tent (and hopefully many more fabric structures to come). They are a leading design & build team in the fabric membrane industry and their portfolio is highly inspiring. Have a look at their 2020 promo video below.

Thanks to their expertise, we have made several improvements to our tent design. We are working together to finalize the fabric shape, structure, and attachment hardware and are very happy with the steps we are making toward a high-quality product. We’re proud to be building an elegant, durable, and natural-feeling canopy that will gracefully complement the substructure. 

Our goal is to have the design finalized within the next two weeks, so that the canopy will arrive in sync with the completion of the carpentry for the exterior and interior of the Treewalkers Tent. We have completed the Tetratruss components for the foundation and have the Cedar slabs and Maple components ready to be cut and installed in the interior. 

The Treewalkers Tent is just the first fabric structure in our vision. We look forward to designing additional applications in the near future: new configurations for the glamping tent, community structures, bathhouses, treehouse interiors, accessories, and outdoor platforms that incorporate the elegance of fabric architecture. We also eagerly await the opportunity to assist GuildWorks with upcoming projects, synergizing our expertise to catalyze the many future opportunities within our shared fields! We are absolutely thrilled at the fruitful potential of this new partnership!

We’ll be sure to keep you updated as these developments come together! Thank you for your support so far and for following along. Please don’t hesitate to reach out! Wishing you the best! 

Gratefully, 

Dustin & The O2 Treehouse, Treewalkers Team

Last week we reached over $400k on StartEngine thanks to our investors and supporters! With the enormous success of this campaign, we’ve made significant progress toward the launch of the Treewalkers network. Through this effort, we have been shown the incredible power of community and crowdfunding. This journey has been such a huge affirmation that we are on the right path toward the larger eco-hospitality vision we are working to bring to life. For all of this, we are deeply grateful.

We are thrilled to be able to share some of the core elements we have been working hard on these past months:

• Development of the first three Treewalkers locations

• Completion of the Treewalkers Tent design and engineer approval

• Development of our new website and booking engine with management software

• Production capacity expansion for our team and shop

• Franchise registration in progress

• Collaborating with some of the best professionals in the sustainable hospitality industry

We could not have reached the important milestones that we have this past year without you!

Thank you again for your investment and support - we cannot wait to invite you to our first Treewalkers camp, launching in Spring of 2022! 

If you haven’t invested yet, it’s not too late to ride the wave with us. Invest at certain perk levels to earn a free night stay or a lifetime discount at Treewalkers camps!

Gratefully, 

Dustin and the Tree Team ;) 

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Hello Treewalkers!

Our installation team is building the first structures to utilize the improved Tetratruss! This is the same system we are using for the Treewalkers glamping tent. In fact, the platforms share almost identical foundations to the glamping tent but in a smaller, open-air design. Features like this will also be part of the enchantment at Treewalkers locations.

A while back, one of our O2 custom clients asked for two Tetratruss decks connected by a suspension bridge in his backyard. This was a perfect opportunity for us to purchase Tetratruss materials and bulk process in tandem with the Treewalkers tent.  While we work with our fabric designers, Guildworks, on the final details for the canopy and hardware systems for the tent, our field crew has been able to construct a Tetratruss application and we’re loving how it looks so far. This is not only a good stepping stone toward the completion of the tent but also a great example of the many possibilities for Treewalkers Villages to come.  

Processed struts for the Treewalkers tent and the backyard platforms...

Platforms coming together in the trees...

Photos by crew members JP, Hadley, and Will

The main features are now fully suspended by the trees and our team is moving on to the decking, entry system, and suspension bridge.

We’re really happy with how this project is shaping up! The Tetratruss is coming together smoothly and looking beautiful in these towering oak trees. The next steps for Treewalkers are assembling the glamping tent truss foundation in our shop and adding the walls, floor, and cabinetry while the canopy and its armature are prepared to be added as the last step. More updates soon to come - thank you for your support and for following along!

Gratefully, 

Dustin, The O2 Treehouse & Treewalkers Team

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We continue to be inspired by the ongoing support received from you and other supporters on StartEngine. Our campaign and your investments have allowed us to stay focused on our work of evolving O2 Treehouse with deliberate intention. Because of this, we are very grateful and excited to extend the length of our campaign and continue to build our network of changemakers and nature lovers here on StartEngine. 

There are exciting times ahead for O2 Treehouse and Treewalkers. The first Treewalkers structures are in progress and two O2 Custom projects are under construction with photos to come later this week. In the meantime, here are some new photos of a sculptural bridge installation on a private ecological preserve we just visited to add a few finishing touches.

Mandolin Meander

Photos by Alissa Kolom

The Mandolin Meander Bridge is a sculptural skywalk that pays homage to the local natural history and the previous bridges… originally Redwoods that fell over the canyon and then a landmark bridge built in the ‘70’s by Al Bolton with spiritual intention. The property as a whole has a long history, from habitation and early settlement by the Pomo, Yuki, Wappo, and Whilkut tribes and eventually a primitive then elegant home for the current family, who at one point used it as a nursery school and a camp for kids from the city. The land will be preserved forever as a conservation easement as a place for anyone to reconnect with the forest and learn about the local ecology. 

This creation was an epic collaboration among several creators. The custom-cast concrete pillars were designed by Andrew Holder, 3D rendered by Marianna Munguia-Chang, and then fabricated using CNC molds by Daniel Ticker and Carl Dietrich (associated with Concreteworks). “The end goal was to let nature in, not just creating visually beautiful shapes but to let moss and other forest creatures reclaim bits of concrete, make their homes, and claim the pillars as part of the forest itself.” 

The other unique collaboration was with Durapalm, who makes a variety of palm architectural products used here as the treads of the bridge. Palm lumber has traditionally been considered unusable, even though tons of trees are cut down every year on farms that produce coconuts, dates, and the like. When diverted from disposal or the burn pile, and in conjunction with eco-conscious farming, palm lumber is a substantial step toward more sustainable wood products and more beneficial livelihoods for farmers. 

Thank you for following along and spreading our mission to integrate human creations with the natural world. Don’t hesitate to reach out, and we will be in contact again soon!

Gratefully, 

Dustin, The O2 Treehouse and Treewalkers Team

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Hello fellow Treewalker, 

We’ve updated our campaign video to reflect some of the progress we have made thanks to your help. Let us know what you think! We would love for you to share it with anyone who you think may be interested in supporting and/or collaborating with O2 Treehouse and Treewalkers. Wishing you all the best from O2T!

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Designing and building a treehouse is a lot of fun, but nothing is more rewarding than seeing the finished creation and happy treehousers enjoying life at elevation. Our crews have been busy building some of our favorite treehouses yet and we’re excited that we have shiny, new photos to share with you! Photographs are by Daniel Zetterstrom, Alissa Kolom, and JP Chapman. You can view more photos and details in our O2 Treehouse email newsletter. 

The Blackbird is a massive, soaring reflection room that flies high in the canopies of Seattle's urban rainforest.

The swoops and angles, LED trim, collapsing front window, basket lift into the docking station, and pocket bathroom are some of our favorite features of this treehouse.

It's hard to tell head from tail on this one...

The Happy Head is a whimsical fort that sparks imagination and out-of-the-box creativity. The structure incorporates a storybook red slide, webbed portholes and exquisite spiraling rafters that cast geometric shadows across the walls in the sunshine.

We love it when clients and visitors actively engage with our structures. Rather than create only features with clear one-way uses, we like to add elements that beg the question... "what do YOU see here?" Kids are especially good at tapping into the creative flow and not using things for "what they're meant for," and we love to let them do what they do best - soar into a world of imagination and possibility!

Meanwhile, one of our teams just arrived in Louisiana to build an adventure base, perched above the swamps of the bayou, and the Oakland shop is busy prepping Tetratruss struts for our first Treewalkers tents! 

We can’t wait to share more news and photos with you soon!
 

Best wishes,

Dustin, The O2 Treehouse & Treewalkers Team

Hello!

We’ve had our heads deep in design recently and are excited to share some fresh new developments with you! 

We're currently phasing Tetratruss 5.0 to life! After working in collaboration with our structural engineers to refine and strengthen the previous Tetratruss design*, we have arrived at an improved strut and hub system using the same modular concept - but now with even greater structural resilience. We’ve increased the truss system load capacity and expanded the range of achievable installation locations as well — such amazing news! 

*Tetratruss refresher: The Tetratruss is the modular strut and hub truss system developed by O2 Treehouse to support elevated structures. It's the geometric foundation you can see in some of our favorite O2 Treehouses, and it forms the base of the Treewalkers glamping structure. It will also support the connective tissue of our Treewalkers Villages - stairways, walkways, and elevated platforms. It's a leap forward in design from wood beam systems used in standard construction because of its modular nature and strength to material ratio.

Our re-work of the Tetratruss design began when we ran wind-load tests on the Treewalkers tent. Stress that was previously insignificant for house-shaped structures became significant with the addition of 20 ft. canopy walls. In 90mph+ wind gusts we saw extreme torque on specific pinch points. With our desire to create structures that can live in locations with some of the more extreme climate events, we decided it was best to address these points by adjusting the truss geometry rather than using reinforced or joint-specific hardware - working smarter, not harder. While it was a challenging design hurdle, we have now arrived at a superior product that will dramatically increase the load capacity and the design possibilities for the Tetratruss. 

The new hub design! We’re especially thrilled about the new ball-and-socket rigging connection point that will provide the most efficient weight-loading in various rigging scenarios:

After an extended design phase, we’re very excited to be moving forward with construction and fabrication. We’ve begun processing wood for the struts and assembling hub components. With several premiere structures to be built this summer, and our first large-scale Treewalkers Village builds planned for the Fall, we're off to the races!

Thanks so much for your continued support - we are so grateful for you, our loyal community. Our momentum is growing stronger by the day and we look forward to sharing more exciting developments with you very soon, so stay tuned!

In Gratitude,

Dustin & the O2 Treehouse Team

Hello!

We loved helping with this new video tour of an O2 Treehouse by Kirsten Dirksen and we think you will too. It averaged 10,000 views per day! We did an in-depth interview and tour in a favorite treehouse, appreciating all of the details of this treewalking Equilibrium Home and our Tetratruss system. Kirsten is a prolific content creator specializing in permaculture and alternative designs. You’ll find an amazing wealth of videos on her channel, some favorites you've likely seen before. We’re honored to be featured on her website and youtube channel alongside such inspiring and forward-thinking creators. Have a look and let us know what you think!

Sincerely, 

Dustin & The O2 Treehouse Team

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As we make great progress with product development and begin planning the first Treewalkers locations, we are excited to announce the newest addition to the Treewalkers advisory panel: Quentin Incao. His enthusiasm and generosity in sharing his expertise with us have made him a valuable partner as we plan the hospitality operations for large and small Treewalkers villages. Quentin is a sharp, results-driven, operations and food & beverage leader with 30+ years of diverse experience and broad expertise in all aspects of independent hotel, glamping, and RV destinations and restaurant operations. He also has plans to open his own glamping and RV destinations this year. 

As CEO of Q Hospitality Management + The Q Hotel Group, founded in 2012 and 2018 respectively, Quentin currently leads the day-to-day operations, sales and management of the company. Montana-based Q Hospitality Management provides consulting and operational support to unique and distinctive independent hotels, glamping startups, high-end RV destinations and restaurants. Operational support includes such services as Management Recruiting, Interim Management, Cost Containment, Project Management Support, Programming, Pre-Opening + Technical Services and programming for new projects. The Q Hotel Group has plans to offer glamping destination management as well starting in 2021.

We have recently been focused on the physical infrastructure development of the first Treewalkers camps to open in 2022 while also building and structuring our operational details. We are pushing forward with R&D for an improved Treewalkers structure design and prefabrication of the pilot structures. Stay tuned for more details on these developments, coming soon!

Thanks so much for your loyal support of O2 Treehouse & Treewalkers! We look forward to sharing more with you as Treewalkers continues to blossom and grow to new heights.

Gratefully,

Dustin & the O2 Treehouse & Treewalkers Team

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Hello from O2 Treehouse!

We were so thrilled when we reached our $250k initial investment max back in January, and we are even more excited to share with you that we have now reopened investments up to $1.07M! Thank you to all who have supported us and helped us get this far; we have a lot of fun news and substantial developments to share with you! 

Highlights from our recent custom treehouse projects...

We are currently wrapping up one of the largest and most expansive O2 Treehouse projects yet… a three-story temple of play, linked to two leaf-shaped decks and a 100 ft. bridge that crosses over a backyard creek and gully. We’ll have to share more details in an upcoming update as it nears completion! 

We’re currently wrapping up the design and beginning the prototyping of a stunning, glass, geodesic sphere treehouse to be installed this summer in North Carolina. This structure will be quite the shimmering beauty and will host hundreds of travelers in an otherworldly and ethereal sanctuary in the beautiful hardwood canopy near Pisgah National Forest. 

Prefabrication has commenced on our next project: a bayou treehouse and a multi-level shipping container lounge in Louisiana. Its design honors the best of New Orleans' historical architecture combined with the creative reuse of modern materials. The structures will be replete with reclaimed window walls, hangout spaces galore, and a focus on magnification of the surrounding beauty and mystery. We can't wait to show you how this one turns out.

In Treewalkers news...

1. We have focused on 5 partners to open the first Treewalkers Villages over the next two years and we are beyond excited to launch these world-class locations! Each has begun the permitting and infrastructure development process while we work together on operation and design details.

2. The first Treewalkers pilot structures will be iteratively built on the West and East Coast this summer, as we refine and optimize tent production and build the infrastructure for our premiere Treewalkers Villages. We have four to six private owners lined up to proudly purchase these initial Treewalkers structures and be the first to experience one of their own. Once our engineering tests are complete we will begin prefabrication.

3. We have continued to connect and build strong ties with some of the best hospitality professionals in the industry to develop the core framework of the Treewalkers international hospitality brand from legal structure to daily operation details. We’ve partnered with an attorney who has more than a decade of corporate hospitality experience to formalize our operating and license agreements.

4. In product development news, we have been moving through rigorous engineering tests and making adjustments to ensure that our structures will be safe in all climatic conditions around the world. Our design team is refining details and integrating reinforcements specifically for high wind speed events now.

5. We have increased our production capacity for Treewalkers and O2 Treehouse through expansion of the workable real estate in our production facility. We poured new concrete slabs and are installing high voltage power connections and vertical storage racks. All of the pieces are coming together and now it’s go time!  

As we welcome investors throughout the extension of this raise, we will be able to see Treewalkers through to its physical launch in multiple locations. To get there we will continue our research and development, expansion of production capacity, and progress on our legal foundation including obtaining additional intellectual property. Our team will also proceed with the development of our digital systems and bringing the first Treewalkers Villages to life! 

This campaign milestone marks the beginning of a new phase for O2 Treehouse and Treewalkers and we are confident that this year will be our best year yet! We have diligently laid our foundation and are now pushing forward with many exciting and tangible developments. We will be sure to keep you updated with the details. Thank you for your support throughout this process! 

Everyone at O2 Treehouse wishes you an abundant spring and summer season -  we hope you find time to connect with nature and everything that gives you life and energy. We’ll be in touch again soon!!

Gratefully, 

Dustin & The O2 Treehouse Team

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Exciting advancements happening here at O2 Treehouse ~ our structural engineering and design specifications are nearing completion, and we are preparing our workshop to house the first prefabricated Treewalkers structures! We have partnered with four awesome locales in Northern California to host the premiere Treewalkers tents, with the goal of iterating the design toward an easily reproducible finished product. One of these sites will be a glorious Oak/Redwood grove with a stunning view - see below!

We plan to build these first few tents over the next couple of months as our first official Treewalkers camps begin infrastructure development. Below is a preliminary layout of the pre-fabrication of the first structure in our workshop, however, we just got some amazing news that will change this layout significantly - permission to expand into additional spaces! More space = more Treewalkers tents coming soon to a forest near you :)

A few of our custom O2 Treehouse projects currently in the pipeline will utilize the Tetratruss structural system (talk about happy coincidences!) so we will soon be mass ordering the laser-cut metal and other materials for maximum efficiency and going to town! 

Thank you so much for the incredible support that you, our loyal investors, followers and friends, have provided to get us where we are today. We are thrilled beyond belief to soar into this next phase, and we can't wait to share more exciting developments and results with you along the way!

The O2 Treehouse Team

Kevin has spent over 20 years focused on the intersection of people and planet, managing multiple large scale operations at a time. In 2004 he founded the Natural Builders whose work in environmental construction has supported and inspired communities around the world to build with nature. His projects have included work with dozens of NGO's, UN agencies, building code developments, and cutting edge commercial and residential properties around the world. He has also taken up a new role as our Natural Building Advisor.

We are so excited to have Kevin as the newest addition to our advisory board! His experience and knowledge in construction operations and logistics will guide us in sustainably scaling our business of reconnecting people with nature through new forms of architecture.

We have grown a strong advisory board and are utilizing this wealth of knowledge frequently during this crucial stage of development for our company. Our path is growing clearer by the day because of your support. We will be in touch soon with more updates soon, thank you!

Gratefully,
Dustin & the O2 Treehouse & Treewalkers Teams

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Happy New Year all!

In the Treehouse world, the year is shaping up to look spectacular! In Treewalkers news, we are working towards an agreement and design-build schedule for the first-ever Treewalkers Village!

Meanwhile, we have been charging forward with several stellar O2 Treehouse custom projects. Our install team is currently in Occidental, CA working on this magical abode:

Loading out of prefabrication in the shop and moving into the installation phase is the Palo Alto dream playground:

And up next in the design queue is the tensegrity tree! We completed a lidar tree scan for this one consisting of very precise plot points for each leaf and branch.

Though 2021 has been off to a bit of a weird start already, we hope that wherever you are in the world, you are able to find strength, renewal and grounding, as you grow deep roots and plant a sturdy foundation for the year ahead.

In gratitude,
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We've just reached $200k in funding! Thanks so much to all of our investors and followers for your support! What an epic milestone to reach as we prepare to roll into a hopefully better and brighter 2021.

We've come so far since our campaign launched in late September!
Our gratitude and enthusiasm keep us dedicated to our mission every day. We are so appreciative of the opportunity to connect with you, our investors, and to leap forward in the development of our global, eco-architecture vision! We've laid the foundation for sustainable business expansion, product development, and internal operations. We've connected with a wide variety of dedicated creators and business professionals interested in collaborating on our vision in a variety of capacities. And with much excitement, we've built an extensive list of potential, phenomenal Treewalkers locations that has already reached way beyond our expectations!

Moving forward, our next steps are to push forward with the completion of 2-3 prototypes and begin master plans of the first official Treewalkers locations for local permitting approval. For product development, we're sourcing the materials for the canvas tent and interior furnishings while arranging for construction. For the launch of the first official locations, we are scheduling site visits where we will take laser scans of all of the trees in order to design the first complete forms.

At the same time, our custom treehouse production schedule has been rocking! There are three epic treehouses currently in pre-fab and installation phases, and they are some of our most exciting and unique designs to date. We also recently constructed one of our very favorite treehouses yet, and it's about ready to fly like a hawk in a forest canopy near Seattle. We look forward to sharing more with you on these projects as they progress!

Thank you again for supporting O2 Treehouse and our mission to inspire and reconnect more humans with nature. Wishing you all happy, safe, cozy holidays, and hope that the new year brings you renewal, fresh opportunities, and joyful abundance.

Gratefully,
Dustin and the O2 Treehouse Team

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We're really excited to share with you part of the detailed plan set of the Treewalkers Glamping Tent, now ready for manufacture! With the investment raised on StartEngine so far, we have been able to hire an architectural designer who specializes in tension fabric structures: Nick Crylen. And now we are in conversation with several tent manufacturers to find the best partner for a durable and eco-friendly tent. Thank you to all of our investors who have helped us get this far. We are getting close to the first batch of Treewalkers glamping tents!

Hi friends!

We are excited to announce that one of our first Treewalkers locations will be nestled between the Seneca and Cayuga Finger Lakes in Hector, NY, close to lots of small towns full of charm. Jackie and Christopher want to have at least 4 tents on their site in the Finger Lake National Forest region. They have the opportunity to provide a plethora of invigorating experiences: numerous waterfalls, diverse forests, excellent hiking trails, farm-to-table cuisine offerings, local vineyards, the Finger Lakes Beer Trail, hot air balloons, sailing, hunting, fishing, and mushroom foraging. This region will be a nature-lover’s dream getaway for exploration, restoration, and relaxation. 

Fall Foliage (fingerlakestravelny.com)

These enthusiastic future Treewalkers not only have an amazing 27 acre forested location, but an astounding vision for turning this camp into a well-rounded and wholesome experience. Jackie and Christopher are hoping to integrate a sauna, massage studio, communal kitchen, and a covered pavilion for activities into their camp in addition to the amenities that this site will have at the start! 

Letchworth State Park Foliage and Waterfall (newyorkupstate.com)

Christopher most recently founded his own Massage Therapy and Cranio-Sacral Therapy business, after many years as a farmer and carpenter. Jackie is a longtime local and has practiced land surveying and viticulture in the Finger Lakes. She spent a while traveling to and living in other amazing destinations, but still found the area to be her favorite home and now enjoys sharing its lovely features with the travelers she meets. The two of them are both passionate about connecting visitors to the best experiences that the land and locals have to offer!

Wine and Viticulture (fingerlakes1.com)

The story of how they found their land illustrates how their dreams are meant to come alive, but we will save that story for them to personally share. They have been patiently and respectfully preparing the land to host their retreat space and Treewalkers camp. They will be using the trees they had to clear as lumber to build the structures on site, and even took a timber framing course to learn how to use the timber sustainably. We are thrilled to partner with such an amazing team for one of our first Treewalkers locations, co-creating our shared dream of sustainable travel and adventure!

Thick Forests Abound (Thomas Eisman)

Thank you for continuing to follow our journey! Lots more exciting news to come!

The O2 Treehouse Team

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The events of 2020 (we’re looking at you, coronavirus) have changed so much about the way we live our lives, so it’s no surprise that this global pandemic is having a huge impact on the way we travel. According to the recent Think with Google article “Safe Escapes: How Consumers Are Traveling during the Pandemic,” three major trends emerged during the past few months. Travelers are not straying far from home, they are looking for outdoor adventures, and they are opting for road trips versus flying.

For obvious reasons, many people are looking for ways to get a new perspective, a change of scenery, an escape from everyday life without taking unnecessary health risks. Vacations in the great outdoors check all the boxes.

Compared to the same period in 2019, Google searches for information on places to go camping soared during the summer of 2020. Searches for “campgrounds in” were up more than 70% over last year and “glamping near me” saw a whopping 200% increase over last summer.

In addition to pitching tents, many travelers are looking to book vacation rentals. In one Google survey, 64% of US adults who work from home at this time said they are likely to book a nearby vacation rental between now and the end of 2020. Some Google searches that have seen huge increases over 2019:

• “Beach rental” (up more than 100%)
• “Cabins for rent” (up more than 100%)
• “Lake house rental (up more than 200%)

While we can’t know when the need for Covid-safe travel will end, we can anticipate that the desire to escape our busy day-to-day routines and reconnect with the natural world is here to stay.

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In the past three weeks we have signed 11 additional Letters of Intent with landowners across the country and globe, bringing us to 23 signed agreements for Treewalkers locations! There are a variety of locations with land sizes ranging from 1-100+ acres and tents desired from 1-10+. Many of them are ready to kick off in Spring 2021!

The response in the past few months has far exceeded our expectations - making the possibility of full-size Treewalkers Villages a present reality! We are moving forward with the groundwork to make our first locations beyond spectacular - more details and pictures coming soon. Check out our updated Location Map to explore the initial locations in the US and beyond.

Green = Future Treewalkers Camps, Yellow = Agreements in Progress, White = Interested

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Treewalkers Collaborators are nature-lovers, strategic partners, and enthusiastic, talented supporters. 

Each collaborator represents a synergistic partnership ready to blossom as Treewalkers expands. We have built up our Treewalkers Collaborators program with talented and like-minded individuals who are passionate about contributing to our mission.

Three weeks ago we were excited to hire a collaborator, Leah Jaicks, as a hospitality administrative assistant. She recently graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a BS in Experience Industry Management concentrated in Tourism, Hospitality, and Destination Management. She has been so helpful to our team as we focus more on business development and putting the tires to the road with production of the first batch of Treewalkers tents. 

Other recent additions to our Collaborators program we’re excited to share:

Moein Nodehi has been designing & building autonomous buildings for the last decade. He is the founder of Biotonomy, where he & his team develop autonomous buildings with nature-based solutions. He is also a teacher & instructor at the Earthship Academy, where he teaches people from all around the world how to build self-sufficient buildings out of natural & recycled materials.

Dylan Carahona has over 8 years of experience in experiential hospitality and unique accommodations with the likes of Under Canvas, Collective Retreats, ConTENTment Camping, Red Rocks Glamping, and Finca Bellavista Tree House Community. He has brought his passion for live music and events into the world of glamping at large music festivals and, with his partner Morgan, now runs a full-service hospitality and event company, Connecting Roads, to help build new, unique outdoor event spaces.

Katelyn Johnson is a specialist in brand management and UX/UI design with a passion for the beauty and benefits of the outdoors. She strives to incorporate simplicity into designs with each new opportunity. Her goal is to create seamless, end-to-end digital experiences with a humanistic approach so others can simplify their lives, too. She is enthusiastic about the originality of Treewalkers and its value for the world.

John Shulters is a freelance design visualization artist and owner of Ascension Studios, a creative development studio providing story-telling and communication services through the use of digital design, animation, and VR. He began supporting the treehouse design community in 2012, when he first developed his method for digital site surveys of natural environments to more accurately measure trees and the structures within them. He has been an advocate and educator for responsible and practical tech in design and arboriculture ever since.

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One of many notable trends during the coronavirus pandemic has been a huge increase in home renovations. With the realization that the pandemic would not be going away quickly, many homeowners have sought to create additional space for remote working or learning, or just as a retreat to get away from the chaos of everyday life. And O2 Treehouse has been rising to the occasion. 

According to a New York Times article, home renovation professionals who list their services on the remodeling website Houzz reported that the number of requests for home extensions and additions in June 2020 was up 52% from the same time in 2019. The article notes that a number of homeowners have opted to create more space by constructing a custom shed to use as a home office or playroom. The Colorado-based company Studio Shed reported a 500 percent increase in sales from May 2019 to May 2020. At O2 Treehouse, we have been busier than ever since the pandemic started. For the first time, we have two treehouse installations in process, two in prefabrication, and a backlog into 2022.

But really, why build a shed when you can have a treehouse? Judging by the surge in O2 Treehouse’s custom treehouse business during the pandemic, many homeowners have realized the many benefits of a treehouse as a home addition, a refuge, a way to connect with nature in their own backyard.

Since our launch on StartEngine, we’ve had an incredible amount of interest from people around the world who are excited to join Treewalkers! As we have been in the process of getting to know all of these wonderful, unique partners, we built this Google Earth layer to visualize the growing network of Treewalkers locations. Be sure to click the link and check back in later. Its fun to zoom around, plus the map will be constantly growing as we do! 

Green = signed agreements

Yellow = in conversation

White = strong interest, on the waitlist

If you are interested in joining the Treewalkers network, be sure to submit your information via the contact form on the Treewalkers page of our website. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Treewalkers community!

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From the moment our campaign launched, our inboxes have been overflowing with messages from extraordinary individuals excited to offer up their expertise to O2T and Treewalkers. We are thrilled to be able to introduce you to a few of the stellar folks who have since joined our team as advisors in such key areas as Platform and Organizational Design, Digital Storytelling, and Boutique Hospitality. 

Justin Bellame is a serial entrepreneur who has worked in tourism marketing for over 15 years. He is the founder of JB Media Group, a content marketing agency; cofounder of JB Media Institute, a marketing training institute; and CEO of RomanticAsheville.com, the most visited travel guide for western North Carolina. He will bring key contributions to Treewalkers such as team coaching, marketing strategies, and developing our franchisee support program.

 
Wil Slickers started out working for a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel in Spokane, Washington, and then moved to the Oregon coast to manage a few small independent brands and complete his Revenue Management Certification online through Cornell University. He now runs Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast, and he cofounded a luxury vacation rental company just north of Seattle. He is an experienced asset in the boutique hospitality realm and a pleasure to work with. We’re excited to have him on board. 

 
Mike Gersten is a technology heavy hitter. He is the Global Innovation and Strategy Officer at SoftwareONE and an expert in platform and organizational design. He has the know-how to optimize our company organization and technology tools to ensure we are running smoothly and efficiently. 

     

Ellie Paget joined the team early as an advisor, but she has stepped into a more active role in business development with O2 Treehouse and Treewalkers. Her company Homeslice Stays provides rental property management services, and she has run operations for property owners from advertising, to insurance, to interior design, so owners can be successful in the rental market with minimal effort. Ellie has connections to many established companies in the short-term rental world, and her advice for our business model and company structure has been invaluable. 

 

Daniel Reichman was also an early advisor, but he is stepping into a more active role in keeping our financial operations on point. He has a wealth of experience working with start-ups to help them push past the most challenging financial hurdles. He also specializes in sustainable business development and is enthusiastic about our project. Dan has proven to be a valuable asset and has the skills needed to help O2 stand in the ring as a serious player.

Hi Friends! 

Business has been booming and we are rapidly expanding to keep up. Some of our most exciting projects to date are coming to fruition soon, so we wanted to give you an update on a few of these incredible O2 Treehouse custom projects!

Custom treehouse design and build is the core of our business and an expression of our team’s creativity and innovation. We have two treehouses under construction right now – one in Seattle and one just finishing up in Santa Barbara. We also have a treehouse in prefabrication phase at our workshop, and a handful in the design stages.

Here’s a little sneak peek from our epic build in Seattle:

And a few of our exciting structures in the design phase:

Let us know what you think ~ we'd love to hear from you!

To the Trees!

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Dear Current and Future Treewalkers,

Thank you so much for getting us to over $100k in little over two weeks! The momentum has truly blown us away. We have received an incredible amount of interest in our hospitality franchise sector (over 100 interested locations and counting) and we can't wait to get to work on all of the epic spots that we are currently forming agreements with around the globe.

We will be posting updates here at least once per week to keep you apprised of all of the exciting new developments. You can also join the mailing list on our website and stay in touch on social media.

If you are interested in opening up a Treewalkers glamping location, whether soon or further in the future, be sure to join our list to lock in your future opportunity!

In humble gratitude,

Dustin & the O2 Treehouse and Treewalkers teams

Greetings current and future Treewalkers!

We are blown away by your tremendous support and so grateful to all who have invested in our company thus far! There has been incredible momentum behind the campaign and at the moment of this message we have raised over $70k in investments (in little over one week)!

We will have many more fun updates coming your way soon, but to start things off we are excited to share this video with you in which our founder Dustin Feider discusses the O2 Treehouse and Treewalkers ethos and mission. At the core of this mission is the desire to fundamentally change the way humanity coexists with the natural world. We believe that the opportunity to provide unforgettable experiences in treehouses to a vast number of people creates the possibility to spark a chain reaction of exponential change. 

Of course another central part of our ecological mission is to ensure that our Treewalkers tents have low environmental impact, striving to make each Treewalkers tent with responsibly sourced, biodegradable and recyclable materials and processes. (Read more specifics about our material choices in the comments above.) Soon we will be developing sustainability programs for our franchise owners and visitors such as low/no waste consumables and tree planting programs... and it won't stop there!

Cheers to being a changemaker! Thank you for joining us in the effort to forge a new and life-giving future for the planet. We would love to hear from you so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us anytime. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

In deeply-rooted gratitude, 

The O2 Treehouse Team