Nature's Castles

The sky’s the limit for this spectacular display of treehouses. Three large-scale treehouses created by the country’s best designers take center stage in picturesque settings around the Gardens.

Let Your Inner Child Come Out To Play In
Three Fantastic Creations:

  • The Lookout Loft, a rustic Adirondack-style treehouse in the shady Forest Walk. ADA Accessible*
  • The Canopy Cathedral, an ornate two-story house inspired by a Norwegian church overlooking the Italian Water Garden
  • The Birdhouse, located in the Terrace Woodland, offers bird’s-eye views of the surrounding natural landscape 

* Please note : Improvements are being made to the Lookout Loft's pathway and the wheelchair ramp may be unavailable to guests in early to mid July 2009.

Longwood's popular Nature's Castles exhibit will be staying at the Gardens indefinitely! (The treehouses orginally opened in April 2008 as a temporary exhibit.)

Did you enjoy experiencing Nature’s Castles at Longwood? Please let us know by emailing us at treehouses@longwoodgardens.org. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!

Can't get enough of soaring in the trees?  Check out two other area public gardens for more treehouse fun. 

Coming this July to Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, Out on a Limb: a Tree Adventure, a striking 450-foot long walkway that soars 50 feet above the ground to give visitors a bird's eye view of the forest.  Visit www.morrisarboretum.org for more details.

Nature takes a 'bough' at Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA, as ten imaginative tree dwellings take root in this centuries-old sanctuary for trees.  Call 610-566-9134 or www.tylerarboretum.org for more information. 

The Buds and the Bees

Pollination & the Secret Lives of Plants

Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.


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Bees, Bats & Bugs Family Nights

August 21 & 29; 4:30 pm

Discover bees, bugs and bats, and the important role each of these creatures plays in pollination.


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Family Concerts

After a day filled with Longwood adventures, don't miss these family concerts focused on fun! Ice cream and other family treats are available for purchase. Don't miss Milkshake on July 10, Ralph's World on August 7 and Justin Roberts on August 21.


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Fireworks & Fountains

The July 4 show is SOLD OUT. Tickets still available for August 8, September 6 & 19

Jaw-dropping Fireworks & Fountains shows entertain on special evenings. This year's shows include Khachaturian Cavalcade, Founder’s Favorites and Longwood’s first fireworks using pop vocals--Abbacadabra: The Magic of ABBA.


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Nature's Castles

The sky's the limit for these spectacular treehouses created by the country's best designers! Let your inner child come out to play in three fantastic creations.


Find out more »