Crossville, Tennessee, is home to the Minister's Treehouse, a church and also the world's largest treehouse.
It took nearly 11 years to complete and minister Horace Burgess built it without a blueprint. This stunning structure soars 100 feet in the air and spreads over seven trees. Its interior space takes up roughly 10,000 square feet. The trees jut out through the floors and windows with greenery that embraces both the exterior and interior space.
These photographs were snapped by photographer Kristin Sweeting who took a recent trip to this spectacular tree dwelling. The photographs do not show the interior space but within the Minister's Treehouse is a four-story swing set. Sunday morning church-goers won't be hesitating about going to church now.
What's Driving This Trend
- Treehouse Tourism
- The rise of unconventional lodging options like treehouses provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry.
- Eco-friendly Architecture
- The use of natural elements in the construction of buildings, such as incorporating trees and greenery, can provide opportunities for sustainable and visually stunning architecture.
- Alternative Places of Worship
- The construction of unique and unconventional religious spaces, such as treehouses, could offer new opportunities for religious communities to connect with nature and attract a wider range of followers.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of treehouse tourism by offering unique and environmentally conscious lodging options.
- Architecture
- The architecture industry has the opportunity to create innovative and sustainable buildings that incorporate natural elements, such as trees and greenery.
- Religion
- The religious industry can explore the potential of constructing alternative places of worship, like treehouses, for communities to connect with nature and attract new followers.
