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Nature's Castles

Let your inner child come out to play in three fantastic treehouses:

The Canopy Cathedral, an ornate two-story house inspired by a Norwegian church overlooking the Italian Water Garden. We invite to you experience the sounds of Longwood in the Canopy Cathedral, where you can linger on newly-installed reclaimed church pews, and listen to windchimes in the trees, the call of native birds, or the laughter of children in the treehouse.

The Lookout Loft, a wheelchair-accessible, rustic Adirondack-style treehouse in the shady Forest Walk. Don't miss hand-crafted, copper “sound horns” that amplify the sounds of our Meadow and forest.

After visiting the Lookout Loft, take a stroll through the new Forest Walk meditation loop—a self-guided experience that encourages you to relax and become aware of the sounds of the forest.

The Birdhouse, located in the Terrace Woodland, offers bird’s-eye views of the surrounding natural landscape. While there, take a moment to listen for bird calls, and spot and identify birds in the surrounding woods.

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 another area public garden for more treehouse fun. 

At the 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.