Seattle born Pete Nelson is a tree house building fanatic; his passion began when he was five years old and built his first tree house using only a screwdriver and a hammer with his father.
Heavily inspired by his experience with trees and the great outdoors combined with the desire to connect with nature, his passion sparked his desire to find new plots of land where he can build more tree houses. By combining the comfort of a home or lodging with a house suspended amongst the trees, he created the TreeHouse Point. The destination is an extraordinary Bed and Breakfast that allows you to stay the night.
TreeHouse Point is located approximately 22 miles away from Seattle and continues to expand today. After nearly 20 years of building tree houses, Nelson has since built five more; six in total.
Concealed Tree House Hotels
Nelson Invites Nature Lovers to Spend a Night Amongst the Trees
Trend Themes
1. Tree House Lodging - Opportunities for hospitality businesses to offer unique and innovative lodging experiences by incorporating tree houses into their offerings.
2. Eco-tourism - Increasing interest in nature-focused travel experiences presents opportunities for businesses to create sustainable, outdoor accommodations like Nelson's TreeHouse Point.
3. Outdoor Adventure - Rising demand for outdoor experiences and adventure sports opens opportunities for businesses to create unique outdoor lodging experiences to cater to this market.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Incorporating tree house lodging into their offerings presents disruptive innovation opportunities for hotels and other hospitality businesses.
2. Sustainable Tourism - Nelson's TreeHouse Point presents an opportunity to create sustainable, eco-tourism businesses that cater to travelers seeking more environmentally-friendly accommodations.
3. Outdoor Recreation - Business opportunities exist for companies catering to the outdoor adventure market, by building unique outdoor lodging experiences like Nelson's TreeHouse Point.