Barbara Butler-sitemap-Extraordinary Play Structures for Kids

Dynamite Treefort	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.
Majestic Treehouse	Majestic Treehouse combines natural earth tones with vibrant color accents to create a magical hideout in the forest. Gigantic redwood trees surround the 10' square Tree Deck that is large enough for multiple play features above & below: Clubhouse, Super Slide, Rope Net Ladder, angled Rung Ladder, Firepole, extra-large Rock Climbing Wall, Disc Swing, Monkey Bars and 50' long Zip Line Ride.
Fort Fiesta	Fort Fiesta is a colorful and artistic Treefort composed of multiple play forts connected by an angled catwalk and 2 straight bridges. With great delight, Barbara and her clients collaborated on choosing the South-Western/Mexican images carved on the structure in celebration of the local traditions of the area.
Coyote Valley Treehouse	Nestled deep in a beautiful valley, Coyote Valley Treehouse sits high up in the branches amongst a grouping of 3 giant trees. The 24' long deck, wrapped around 5 different tree limbs, is encircled by 60' of hand-woven rope net railing. Climb up the extraordinary double "S-curve" Winder Steps that circle up & around 2 tree trunks to reach the large, rustic clubhouse with the amazing views!
Bluebird Treehouse	Bluebird Treehouse sparkles in the middle of this backyard island. A large Clubhouse with secret sliding door to the balcony sits atop the 1/2-octagon deck with hand-woven rope net railings. Underneath the deck are plenty of fun activities: monkey bars, parallel rings, trapeze bar, disc swing and giant knotted climbing rope. Inside, a built-in loft for reading, napping or hanging out with friends. And from the top of the deck, take-off on a 50' long Zip Line Ride!
California Hideout	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.
Buckeye Treehouse	Buckeye Treehouse was designed around a unique, twisting forest of Buckeye tree branches. This design was especially challenging because of the spatial limits of the 20' x 20' yard. Barbara wanted to be able to use the space to its fullest potential without distracting from the beauty of the tree. The results: a compact, yet spacious Clubhouse atop a deck built around the twisty tree with support posts to the ground and a great swing beam! It is a perfect treetop retreat for children.
Tree Top Inn	This extraordinary multi-tree, multi-level treehouse with swinging & straight bridges, rope railings, and a rustic clubhouse perched high on the upper deck incorporates 3 separate trees into its complex design. Built for adults as well as children, the Tree Top Inn is every kid-at-heart's dream come true.
Fort Getaway	Fort Getaway is a multi-level Tree Fort with wonderful nooks and crannies, bridges and stairways and colorful details that arouse curiosity. The client bought this structure for her grandchildren--but she always wanted one for herself.
Fort Summertime	Play structure meets tree fort in bright and welcoming Fort Summertime. The straight bridge enables speedy access between the Octagon Tree Fort and the Fortress and suspends the twirling tire swing.
Emerald Fortress	Luscious greens create a tree top sanctuary in this custom Treehouse designed to span two giant Pepper trees. Emerald Fortress, built amidst wispy branches, brings nature to children and provides a mysterious playful environment.
Fort Farwell	Fort Farwell is the best of 2 worlds - a play structure and a tree fort! 2 bridges angle off the Clubhouse, emulating the branches of a tree. The Bridge over Swings leads to a Climbing Tower and the Bridge over Monkey Bars leads to a fabulous Tree Fort with Zip Line ride.
Tuxedo Castle	Tuxedo Castle embraces twin evergreens in a magical forest clearing. A Bridge-over-Swings spans the trees leading from a crenellated Octagon Tower to a Tree Fort with Super Slide and Rope Net Ladder. In the background is a Playhouse with a façade mirroring the family home. Up the hill is another Tree Fort with a Zip Line.
Bel Air Bungalow	Bel Air Bungalow is intricately carved on every wall with a magical menagerie of animals. This 2-Story Playhouse with Decks and Balconies integrates a hillside with Play Features like the Super Slide, Firepole, Rope Net Ladder and Swinging Bridge.
Fort Autumn	This extraordinary custom Play Structure was designed and built for a family in Indiana. It has everything necessary to provide years of exciting outdoor play.
Escalade Tree Fort	Escalade Tree Fort is a custom 4-level treehouse with multiple decks. Barbara used a variety of fortress, slated and hand-woven rope net railings to give each level a unique look and feel. Designed to blend in with the tree, it is difficult to see the Clubhouse on the top level. Up and down access is via multiple rung ladders and the quick escape Firepole.
Casa de Arbol	Beautiful Tuscan colors highlight this elegant Mediterranean country treehouse.
East Hampton Treefort	The Ship Clubhouse and companion Lookout Tower have a breathtaking view of the Long Island sound.
Sycamore Treefort	Start with a beautiful, Giant Sycamore Tree and then add 2 Playhouses on top of a big Tree Deck built around the tree trunk. Add spice to the fun with a Zip Line Ride that starts at the fork in the tree.
Magic Treehouse	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.
Fort Santa Barbara	Fort Santa Barbara is built around a giant tree, with the branches breaking through the deck and railings. There is a separate Tree Perch with 100' Zip Line Ride (priced separately).
Playhouse in a Tree	Playhouse in a Tree is featured on HGTV's "Out on a Limb" treehouse special, examining some of the worlds most deluxe and imaginative treehouses! Check your local listings to see air dates & times.
Tropical Treehouse	Tropical Treehouse is large and airy, woven around the spreading branches of this magnificent tree. Built in Florida, this luxury treehouse has a color palette and "house on stilts" that evoke tropical images. The play area underneath is shady and filled with sand. Additional play features include 2 Bridges with 2 Towers.
Redwood Roughhouse	Redwood Roughhouse is built around a giant redwood tree, with a fabulous Zip Line Ride in one direction, challenging Hand-over-Hand bars in the opposite direction and a Big Deck with Clubhouse facing the yard. Check out the super-sized Turbo Slide! Redwood Roughhouse is almost a treehouse.
The Treehouse	The Treehouse sits on top of a super-sized 10' x 20' Big Deck, perched high up in a big, old oak tree, with branches breaking through both the deck and the playhouse walls. Below deck is a rung ladder, rock climbing wall, firepole, super slide and ship's ladder.
Lookout Tree Fort	A venerable tree in a shady corner of the yard is the perfect spot for Lookout Tree Fort. Play features abound in this playful Treehouse the whole family can enjoy.
Ship Ahoy!	A Pirate's Ship with a Crow's Nest, a Rock Climbing Tower, and a rattling Swinging Bridge between towering trees, giving the illusion of a tree fort! Everything a young pirate could want.
Ship in a Tree	Ship in a Tree is a fascinating mix of fantasies creating an exciting kids' treehouse. And why not? This gnarled old tree has story book qualities, making it the perfect site. A Giant Rope Climb to the Main Deck with Ship’s Prow and Rope Net Railings will stir the imagination of any child. A total of 24 square feet of platforms are spread over 4 levels, woven among huge limbs.
Canyon Perch	Deep in a ravine, perched high on top of a 9' tall tree stump, this magnificent Tree Fort is inspirational. Step across the Swinging Bridge onto a full wrap-around Look-Out Deck, and feel like you have stepped back in time to a place dinosaurs roamed. A Trap Door from the upper deck leads to a small Catwalk and a Rock Climbing Tower below. Here you can take the Turbo Tube Slide for a quick way down. Or, run back to the rear of the Look-Out Deck and escape down the 15' Fire Pole. At every turn, this extraordinary Tree Fort, will take your breath away!
Fort Evergreen	Fort Evergreen is a dynamic treehouse, combining a Big Step Stacking Fort, a Swinging Bridge, a Fortress Bridge-over-Swings and a Hexagon Climbing Tower, all connected to a stately evergreen. Wrap-Around Climbing Walls, a Turbo Tube Slide, Rope Net Ladder and Fire Pole are just a few of the Play Features.
La Hacienda	La Hacienda connects a Tree Fort with a faux Terracotta Tile Roof to 2 more Towers via a Bridge-over-Tire-Swing, a Bridge-over-Belt-Swings, and a Swinging Bridge. Warm, southwestern colors flow along this long, narrow space.
Treeside Fort	Treeside Fort almost hugs this massive trunk, making it nearly a Tree Fort. Scramble up the Swinging Ramp into the Main Fort. A Bridge-over-Swings connects to a smaller Climbing Tower with Crazy Bar Climbs and a Firepole.
Zipitty Treefort	Zipitty Treefort has a great 2-Story Playhouse with balcony and a 10' Bridge-over-Swings leading to a Tree Perch wrapped around a towering pine tree. Why Zipitty? Because there is a really great zipitty Zip Line ride from that towering pine Tree Perch, guaranteed to make you want to ride again and again. Tree Forts combined with Play Forts are a winning combination.