Log Lookout is a cool compilation of cost-effective ideas resulting in up to 10% savings: natural, unstained redwood with no trims & carvings, reclaimed materials provided by the client (such as tree logs & branches for railings & ladders), and rock holds added to an existing fence in place of building a new wall.  All ways to accomplish a great play space for a lower cost! 

Built in a small cove of redwood trees, the Magic Treehouse provides a great escape spot for young kids! It is built directly across from the main house. Access to the treehouse is via rungs attached to a redwood sapling that break through the deck just behind the small Clubhouse.  Or, the rock climbing wall is the other way up.

A cascade of colors highlight this exuberant Treefort, making it an instant kid pleaser. Dynamite Treefort is anchored on one end with a 16' high 2-story Fort with Pyramid Roof and playhouse below. The 9' long bridge over 2 swings connects to the large deck wrapped around the trunk of the giant New Zealand tree that anchors the other end. Multiple ups & downs provide plenty of active play.

Adoorable Treehouse is fabricated from beautiful, old salvage doors collected by the client over many years and stored in their garage. Barbara fabricated the redwood frame around the doors, even using a single French door with glass panes as the skylight.  A Rope-n-Rung ladder leads up to the redwood Entrance Platform. Step through the front door into a unique room made from doors!

The California Hideout is a small, rustic, 4-level tree fort built in a knurly, old tree in southern California. It has a rung ladder for easy access and (just barely visible) a Turbo Tube Slide for the fast way down.