Building a house on a tree was one of the most challenging yet magical experiences of my life. It all started with a simple idea — to escape the noise, to find peace, and to create a little world of my own, hidden among the leaves. I didn’t have fancy tools or a detailed plan, just a vision, two hands, and a deep connection with nature.
The first step was finding the right tree. It had to be strong, tall, and surrounded by beauty. I walked for hours through the forest before I found it — an old tree with thick branches stretching wide, like it had been waiting for me. I stood there for a while, imagining what it could become.
The building process was slow but deeply satisfying. I gathered bamboo, vines, and large leaves. I used a machete to cut, a rope to tie, and my instincts to guide me. Each day I worked from sunrise to sunset, listening to the sounds of birds, the rustling wind, and the occasional monkey chatter from nearby. My hands got bruised, my muscles ached, but I felt more alive than ever.
After a few weeks, the treehouse started to take shape. I built a wooden platform high above the ground, supported by the thick branches. On top of that, I created walls using bamboo and mud, and crafted a roof out of palm leaves. I even made a small ladder from tree roots. At night, I would lie inside, listening to the forest breathing around me, watching the stars through the leaves above.
Living in the treehouse taught me so much. I learned how little I really needed — no electricity, no phone, no rush. Just the warmth of the sun in the morning, the freshness of rain, and the joy of creating something with my own hands. I felt like part of the forest, not just a visitor.
That treehouse wasn’t just a shelter. It was a dream brought to life, a symbol of freedom, and a place where I found myself again. Sometimes I think about going back, maybe building a second one, even better than the first. But honestly, nothing will ever feel quite like the magic of that first house in the trees — where it was just me, nature, and the sky.
