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
  • 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 

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!

Totally Terrific Treehouses at Tyler Arboretum

Treehouse enthusiasts will also want to visit Tyler Arboretum’s Totally Terrific Treehouses. The exhibit, running from May 31- September 28, features tree houses created by local artisans amidst Tyler Arboretum’s ancient woodlands. From the whimsical to the educational, each exhibit is designed to appeal to the child in all of us and inspire wonder and appreciation for trees.


Fireworks & Fountains

Don't miss the first show of the season on May 25!

Celebrate a summer of "oohs" and "aahs" as spectacular fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to stirring music.


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Nature's Castles

Now Open!

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


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Explore Our New Indoor Children's Garden

Meet the Drooling Dragon and our other amazing Garden residents! With 17 fountains to enjoy, one-of-a-kind artisan elements and an amazing palette of plants to discover, the garden will delight both young and old.


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TREE-rific Forts

Imaginations soar as kids of all ages use branches, vines, cones and other natural materials to create their own TREE-rific fort on the Terrace Lawn.


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