TV-PG
2013
11 Seasons
Food & Home
Building & Renovation
Treehouse Masters
: World-renowned treehouse designer and builder Pete Nelson creates incredible homes and businesses in nature's canopy.
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1. Twenty Ton Texas Treehouse
A Texas couple asks Pete to create a treehouse lofted in several trees on their ...
2. Luck O' The Irish Cottage
An Irish family in Orange County, CA, enlists Pete to build a Celtic-themed cott...
3. Sky High Spa
An entrepreneur in Austin, TX, enlists Pete to build the world's first spa treeh...
4. Treetop Taphouse
An Ohio family enlists Pete to build a brewery in the sky on their massive rural...
5. Spirit House Retreat
A writer in New York calls on Pete to build a hideaway to embrace her creativity.
6. Backyard Bungalow
Empty nesters call on Pete for a guesthouse when their adult daughter returns home.
7. Canopy Clubhouse
Parents in Bedford, New York hire Pete to design a dream clubhouse the whole fam...
8. Love is in the Air
Pete races to finish a new treehouse to host a wedding and honeymoon.
Santa's Workshop
A family who celebrates Christmas 365 days a year wants a Christmas treehouse wonderland in the California desert. Pete Nelson builds this real-life Santa and Mrs. Claus an alpine treehouse with a sleigh-shaped balcony, a secret trap door and a candy-cane-and-holly access bridge.
Temple of Adventure
Pete Nelson builds an adventure-themed treehouse for a young family in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. This 2-story masterpiece has a secret sarcophagus entrance, a second-story sleeping loft, a rock climbing wall and an incredible living wall with over 700 live plants.
Black Bear Bungalow
Two sisters ask Pete Nelson to build them a treehouse where they can watch the black bears on their 1,000-acre property. Pete creates his first midcentury decagon treehouse with glass walls, wrap-around deck and a bear-cam tracking system nestled in three white oaks 20 feet in the air.
Wild Butterfly Escape
A family in Ohio that runs a counseling center wants to build a therapeutic space in the trees. Believing in the healing power of trees and treehouses, Pete creates a butterfly-themed treehouse across six trees featuring a huge deck, a loft, a climbing net and a butterfly chandelier.
Sky-High Redwood Retreat
Pete builds a 60-foot-high treehouse in three giant redwood trees for a nature lover who wants to live in the trees full-time. The result is a chic home with a bathroom, lounge and a bedroom spread over three floors with subdued lighting, tapestries and modular furniture.
Levitating Lighthouse
A young couple dreams of a lighthouse treehouse on a steeply-graded seawall in Seattle. Pete and his crew take on the challenge, hauling all the materials over on a barge. The finished product is a completely off-grid, two-story octagonal structure with a porthole window, a wrap-around balcony and stained glass.
Record High Recording Studio
Pete builds a high-tech recording studio oasis up in the trees that perfectly blends the heart of music with the wild of the outdoors. Upon completion, Grammy Award-winning megastar CeeLo Green arrives to lay down a brand new track.
Bionic Treehouse
Pete revisits his former home where he built his very first treehouses and rehabilitates them for their current owners. Revamping old treehouse-building techniques with new and improved methods, the team fuses traditional wood with the power of steel, making these Nelson classics brand new.
Bird Nest
A family in Arkansas reaches out to Pete to build a giant bird nest treehouse. The two-story, lakefront retreat will feature driftwood railings woven to look like a living nest and a porch to drink Southern sweet tea on during sunset bird-watching sessions.
Towering Treetop Teahouse
A family needs Pete's help to create a traditional Japanese Teahouse treehouse to complete a zen-like paradise in their backyard. Pete and his crew adopt Buddha's teachings in order to build this inspiring project 20 feet high in a massive cedar tree.
Treehouse Masters: International
Pete Nelson heads out on an adventure in Japan with renowned treehouse builder Takashi Kobayashi. Taka takes Pete on a tour of his creations, including a treehouse bar in the middle of Tokyo and a treetop tribute to children affected by the 2011 tsunami.
Vincent Van Treehouse
Three siblings enlist Pete's help to surprise their parents with a rustic art studio treehouse on their historic family farm in Wisconsin, featuring a majestic two-story wall made up of 100-year-old reclaimed windows from the family's old farmhouse.
Canopy Island Camp
Pete builds a treehouse that represents the meaning of summer camp with a glamorous twist just off the Washington coast. He creates a space that includes archery, a rock climbing wall and enough bunk beds to accommodate plenty of glampers.
View From Above II
Pete and Daryl join forces with an inventive designer to create a wire-suspended, 30-sided geometric globe treehouse for an adventurous and deserving family. They also take a look back at some the of most memorable build moments of the past year.
AJ's Wish Treehouse
With the help of the local fire department, Pete fulfills an 8-year-old's Make-A-Wish treehouse dream in Flagstaff, Arizona. The team tackles this whimsical build in a family of pines and decks it out with artifacts inspired by the new movie, The Boxtrolls.
Treetop Candy Kitchen
Pete and the crew pull off a Christmas miracle, whipping up a stainless steel kitchen in the trees for a family of candy makers. At 80,000 pounds, this sweet treehouse has barrel ceilings, a loft bedroom and a shower to wash off any sticky sugar residue.
The Coolest Treehouse Ever Built
Pete and the team tackle a treehouse for two tastemakers in Maine. Featuring a full wall of windows that opens up to the outdoors and a towering rooftop crow's nest, this could be Pete's coolest treehouse ever built!
Meditating Maple
Pete finds the perfect treehouse spot in West Seattle for a couple seeking a meditation space. The NTS team channels their chakras, creating a healing space 20 feet up in a twisting pair of maples that's fit for both humans and four-legged friends alike.
Treehive Beehive
Pete and his team take on a sticky challenge and reinvent the classic single-tree treehouse, building a breathtaking and whimsical beehive structure soaring 30-feet high in a majestic Douglas fir.
International: Germany
Pete Nelson heads to Germany to tour the country and every treehouse he can find with two renowned treehouse builders, Christopher Richter and Andreas Wenning.
Kentucky Climber's Cottage
Pete creates a climber's haven for an arboreal couple that rivals his love of trees. With 17-foot high ceilings and open-frame timber rafters, this Kentucky tree-climbing duo can harness up and dangle from both inside and out of their new treehouse.
Lost in the Forest
Pete Nelson shares some of his favorite, never-before-seen moments, including hilarious crew hijinks, extra build action and other fun footage that got lost on the cutting room floor.
Sky High Pirate Hideout
Pete Nelson and his crew tackle a towering build on a couple's Pacific Coast property. With a 50-foot rope bridge, heated floors and hidden compartments, the pirate-themed treetop lair is fit for Blackbeard himself!
Triple-Decker Record Setter
Pete heads to Louisiana to take on his biggest treehouse ever. Totaling 1,200 square feet, this record-breaking behemoth of a build will feature three separate levels and a 70-foot bridge connecting to a platform housed in a trio of nearby trees.
Ultimate Treehouse Giveaway
In this special episode, Pete and the Nelson Treehouse and Supply crew build the "Ultimate Treehouse" for the lucky winner of the Ultimate Treehouse Giveaway.
Nelson Family Treehouse
Pete Nelson gifts his daughter Emily and her boyfriend Patrick, a Nelson Treehouse Supply carpenter, with the ultimate housewarming gift -- a treehouse of their very own. He turns a piece of Nelson family history into a Moroccan marvel nested nearly 35 feet off the ground.
High Noon Saloon
Pete and his crew saddle up and ride off to North Bend, Washington, to build a wild-west themed treehouse. Set 15 feet high in a lone Douglas fir on the range, Pete constructs a horseshoe-shaped structure with a bedroom, county jail loft and genuine copper ceiling.
Mindbending Silver Maple
Inspired by tales of a time long past, Pete builds a treehouse cradled by the stems of a twisty silver maple on the shore of Washington's Lake Chelan. The cedar-shingled structure has a curved turret that soars two stories high and a deck to take in views of the lake.
International: Brazil
Pete journeys to the heart of Brazil to meet up with South American treehouse impresario Ricardo Brunelli, taking his treehouse travels from the bustling city of Sao Paulo to the bucolic farmlands of Parana and more.
Twin Fix
Pete returns to two of his first builds to reconstruct, revamp and revitalize a pair of treehouses in need of major makeovers. These fixes prove to be more than just a remodel job when Pete and his team give both treehouses a brand new life in the trees.
Sunrise Day Camp Clubhouse
Pete constructs an amazing clubhouse for Sunrise Day Camp, which is a summer camp for kids battling cancer. The open-air tree house grants campers full interaction with nature by erasing the line between indoors and out.
Magical Party Pad
Pete Nelson and his team head to the Platte River Valley area of eastern Nebraska to build a magical, towering treetop castle for a family that has decided to never grow up.
Workshop Edition
Pete and the crew rekindle the Treehouse Workshop and come together to build a treehouse escape with a group of young carpenters from Sawhorse Revolution, an organization focused on introducing students to carpentry through community service projects.
Home Tree Home
Pete Nelson sets his eyes on the gargantuan Sitka spruce of his dreams on the coast of Oregon. Together with his team, Pete takes this treehouse escape and turns it into a full-time, live-in treehouse.
Merry Fishmas!
Pete heads to Dogwood Canyon, a 10,000-acre nature preserve in Missouri. Despite a tight Christmas deadline, he and his team create a two-story, hands-on learning haven with a giant copper-topped turret that can withstand thousands of visitors.
Texas-Sized Treehouse
Pete Nelson and his team saddle up for a trip to Leaky, Texas, to build a colossal, Texas-sized treehouse. After rounding up the "Magnificent Seven" of cypresses alongside the banks of the Frio River, the crew builds a treehouse with the longest bridge in the company's history.
Rustic English Re-tree-t
Pete and his team embark on a quest to an idyllic farm in Waxhaw, North Carolina, with orders to craft an elegant English retreat with a hanging bed fit for a queen. But standing in the way of Pete and his holy grail of pastoral treehouse builds are goats!
Treehouse Z
Pete connects with old friends in Canton, North Carolina, to build them a Zen sanctuary in the trees. Battling a record nine-day build window, the team stays calm in constructing a retreat 15-feet high with a picture-perfect view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
View From Above III
Pete Nelson and his crew gather around a campfire to answer fan questions, recall their most magnificent builds and share heartwarming memories and downright ridiculous moments they've enjoyed in the world of treehouses.
Apres Skihouse Treehouse
Pete designs a ski chalet treehouse that glistens as bright as the freshest powder atop a black diamond run! This 20-foot high winter retreat features a secret bedroom and a double-sided fireplace that keeps guests warm both inside and out.
Takeover: The Roderick Experience
Pete passes the torch to Roderick to tackle a build on land with six generations of history. A whimsical staircase wrapped in branches leads up to a hexagonal tower with colorful stained glass windows and a platform that boasts 360-degree views.
Camo Treehouse
Pete builds a treehouse for clients passionate for competition and survivalist games. Set in a grove of 10 hackberry trees, Pete designs a camouflage structure with a luxurious interior that could pamper any hardened champion.
Magical Modern Treehouse
Equipped with a 205-foot zip line entrance through the trees, Pete and his team work modern magic in Georgia to build a treehouse that breaks all the country rules! Then he makes a pit stop at Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s to visit the racing legend's very own treehouse.
Bon Appe-Treehouse
Pete Nelson and his brigade de cuisine cook up a dining room treehouse for a French-inspired restaurant. Surrounded by fields of red poppies, this soaring space is nestled in a giant live oak and will make guests feel like they're eating in the Provence countryside.
Adventure Headquarters
Pete and the crew embark on an epic quest to give a thrill-seeking couple the treehouse of their dreams -- an adventure headquarters in the sky sitting 16 feet high in three cedars with a wraparound deck and stunning panoramic views.
How 'bout Them Apples?
Pete Nelson trucks out to Walden, New York, to build a treehouse tasting room for Angry Orchard. The pavilion-style structure will elevate guests high above the acres of apple trees where they can enjoy a glass of hard cider and soak in the views of the orchard.
Frank Lloyd Lakehouse
Pete and the crew channel famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright for a triple-decker treehouse on the shores of Lake Barkley in Kentucky. With more square footage than any treehouse in NTS history, the high-design "treehome" will offer a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and more!
Treehouse Point 2.0
Pete Nelson and his family gear up to expand their treehouse empire on 23-acres of forest wonderland. As construction kicks off, Pete enlists his son Charlie to oversee the project that will be a home base for him to live in full-time.
Swiss Family Surprise
Pete heads to Michigan to help a husband surprise his wife with a Swiss Family Robinson-inspired treehouse for their anniversary! Far more advanced than its castaway motivation, the treehouse is supported with steel beams to hold tons of modern amenities.
Ultimate Treehouses V
From a manta ray-shaped wonderland in the Thai jungle to a spirit-soothing hideaway nestled in Australia's wilderness, Pete Nelson explores treehouses that tap into the mind, body and spirit.
Zac Brown's Space Crab
Country music superstar Zac Brown asks Pete Nelson to build an otherworldly treehouse at Camp Southern Ground -- a state-of-the-art camp for kids. The team constructs a zinc-wrapped treehouse that's half spaceship, half horseshoe crab and fully out of this world!
Appalachian Christmas Treehouse
Pete Nelson and his crew of merry men trek to the Blue Ridge Mountains to build a treehouse for one of their own, carpenter Mike Reynolds. Perched 16 feet up, it will be the perfect rustic guesthouse to host the raucous, 12-day Appalachian tradition known as Breakin' Up Christmas.
International: Scandinavia
Pete embarks on a treehouse vacation to the pine forests of Scandinavia, stopping first at the magical TreeTop Hotel in Norway. He then heads to the Swedish treetops and takes a swim in a frozen lake, before checking in at the renowned Treehotel.
Nature's Super HQ
Pete Nelson and his team put forth superhero efforts to build a treehouse for the For-Mar Nature Preserve just outside of Flint, Michigan. This five-platform "nature headquarters" aims to be a beacon of positivity in a community still reeling from the 2014 water crisis.
Glasshouse Treehouse
Pete treks to New York's Catskill Mountains to build a glass house in the sky. Piecing materials together like a puzzle, Pete uses his clients' collection of 50 vintage windows to construct an elegant treehouse encased in walls of glass.
The Owl Treehouse
Pete pushes his design-skills to create an owl-inspired treehouse library in Charlotte, North Carolina. Evoking the face of the bird and using all sorts of curves, including rounded walls and semi-circle bookcases, the crew constructs a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Surprise Makeover Edition
Pete Nelson surprises two lucky winners by repairing and renovating their existing treehouses from top to bottom.
A Treehouse Fit for a Viking
Pete takes on his first international project in breathtaking Norway. Teaming up with a local builder, he creates a one-of-a-kind retreat that sleeps eight and offers stunning views of a nearby lake.
Hill Country Hideout
In Texas Hill Country, Pete and the gang build a rustic double-decker hideout, set among six live oak trees and featuring a saloon-style lower level with a glass floor.
Glamorous Glamping Retreat
Pete Nelson and his team head to New Jersey to build a luxurious, Adirondack-style campers' retreat for an outdoor-loving couple. Glamping features include a screened-in porch, a floating barbecue deck and a cozy hanging bed.
Lost in the Forest II
Pete goes behind the scenes, revealing bloopers, never-before-seen footage and extra treehouse tours, including a peek inside Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s arboreal escape.
Thrill 'n' Chill Treehouse
Pete comes to western Washington to create a 20-foot high treehouse built for action. Thrills include a 55-foot-long bouncy-bridge entryway and a zip line through the surrounding forest.
Jeffersonian Honeymoon Suite
Drawing on the architectural innovations of Thomas Jefferson, Pete designs a luxurious two-story treehouse with colonial columns. The Bella Rose Plantation project is the crew's first in Virginia.
The Bird Barn Treehouse
Pete builds a barn-like birdhouse retreat on a Wisconsin couple's 100-acre farm. Separate pods include an art studio, an office and a lounge, plus a screened-in porch overlooking their stable of alpacas.
City Sleeker Treehouse
Pete is back in Texas to build a sophisticated, sleek and chic treehouse in the heart of Dallas. Daryl and the NTS team put treehouse engineering to the ultimate test at Washington State University.
Grace VanderWaal's Got Treehouse
When singer, songwriter and ukulele marvel Grace VanderWaal won "America's Got Talent," she said she wanted a "sick" treehouse, and Pete heard her loud and clear. He and his crew build not one, but two treehouses for the teenage musical wonder.
Alaskan Mountain Treehouse
Pete travels to Alaska to build a mountaineering lodge in the shadow of North America's highest peak, constructing an A-frame masterpiece with breathtaking views of Denali for the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.
Double Treehouse Extravaganza
For the first time, Pete Nelson builds two treehouses simultaneously. In Maine, a couple wants a magical treehouse to evoke a famous children's book with a grown-up twist. In Massachusetts, Pete raises the curtain on a whimsical, Tudor-style theatre treehouse.
Off-the-Grid Getaway
Pete Nelson creates an off-the-grid escape in eastern Washington for longtime friends Sarah Jay and husband Jon. The shackitecture-inspired treehouse features a comfy sleeping nook, a large deck and a suspended hammock perfect for relaxing after a long day working on the homestead.
Rusty Rooted River Shack
Pete Nelson heads to Wisconsin to build a rustic treehouse on the banks of the Mississippi River for a family with three rambunctious daughters. Pete captures the spirit of an old riverboat using reclaimed materials to create a large deck, cozy interior space and a classic ship's ladder for easy access.
The Alaskan Treetop Sauna
Pete Nelson and crew head to Alaska to create the perfect arboreal escape for an adventurous couple who run a mountaineering school. This outside-in treehouse features a sauna perfect for relaxing after a hard day climbing mountains.
Treehouse Utopia
Pete Nelson goes to Texas for a first-ever joint venture -- a treehouse bed and breakfast built for romance. Situated between two ancient bald cypress trees on the banks of the Sabinal River, it features a 25-foot steeple, stained glass windows, a sitting room and the biggest bathroom Pete's ever put in a treehouse.
Treetop Medieval Fortress
Pete Nelson travels to Texas to build a citadel fortress for a couple who loves all things medieval. Supported by post oaks, the 25-foot high tower holds a round table with thrones, a battlement and a loft with a glass floor. The treehouse features reclaimed wood, torch lights and a dragon door handle.
Mountainside Bulldog Bungalow
Pete Nelson heads to western Washington to build a treehouse for a couple and their bulldogs. The finished sky-high retreat is a cozy bungalow featuring a living room with a fireplace and wrap-around decks with a panoramic view of the Cascade Mountains.
International: France
Pete Nelson travels through France with treehouse visionary Alain Laurens. Winding through the magical countryside, Alain shows Pete his fantastical structures, which implement ingenious engineering, reach dizzying heights and redefine what a treehouse can be.
Shaq Takes it to the Trees!
Pete Nelson heads to Georgia to build a treehouse for basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq leaves the design decisions to Pete, and the result is a decagonal, Prohibition-era bar and lounge with a soaring 25-foot ceiling and extra wide stair system to accommodate Shaq, his size 22 shoes and all his larger-than-life buddies.
Hawaiian Island Treehouse Adventure
Pete Nelson journeys to Kauai to build a treehouse for a family with three kids. He also takes a trip to the big island to visit an old friend and fellow treehouse builder. While driving through Hawaii he spots another treehouse and stops for a visit. The owners ask for advice on renovations, and Pete ends up building them a 60-foot crow's nest.
Hot Tub Rumpus Room
Pete Nelson's old friend wants a party-ready rumpus room in the trees, and he gets a lot more than he expects. The resulting treehouse is packed with amenities including a wine bar, fireplace, sleeping loft and a sunset deck with a cedar hot tub.
Never Too Old for a Treehouse
Pete Nelson builds a dream treehouse for an 81-year-old in Sisters, Oregon. The cozy retreat features a bedroom, bathroom with a tiled shower and a living area made with reclaimed materials. Crowned with a butterfly roof and a sunset deck that sits 20 feet off the ground, the structure nestles among juniper and pine trees.
Antonio Brown's Steel City Skybox
Pete Nelson crafts a luxury skybox treehouse for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. The structure includes a hidden private bathroom, steel accents throughout and a two-story window wall overlooking a custom basketball court and football field.
Super Spy Treehouse
Pete Nelson goes down to the hills of northern Alabama to design a getaway for an extended family. The client loves spy thrillers, so Pete builds a treehouse against the hillside featuring a door disguised as a bookcase, a secret room and lots of gadgets.
View from Above IV
Master builder Pete Nelson gathers his crew around a campfire at Nelson Treehouse to answer fan questions, share stories of their most colorful clients, recall amazing builds and exchange memories of their favorite adventures from working high in the trees.
Lifted Lodge Treehouse
Pete Nelson and crew head to Oregon to build a national park-style lodge on an alpaca farm. The treehouse includes a 50-foot-long cable bridge, a glass door, lots of hammocks and amazing views of nearby Mount Hood from the wraparound deck.
Semper Fi in the Sky
Pete Nelson visits Pennsylvania to build a fun, challenging treehouse at a summer camp for children of injured veterans. Cargo netting attached to the deck creates a bridge for access to open and private lofts. Triangular windows crown an expansive great room, and more nets inside create a lively play area.
A Treehouse Production
Pete has spread the treehouse bug to a longtime friend and show producer who's hanging up his TV hat to open a treehouse bed and breakfast. The classic A-frame structure will have all the amenities and a waterfall that pours from the wraparound deck to the pond below.
Climb-In Drive-In
A former client gives treehouse builder Pete Nelson free reign to create something in his backyard forest. Pete builds his first climb-in movie theater with luxury seating pods and hanging loungers, a pulley system for serving snacks and a giant screen for the ultimate outdoor movie experience.
Ultimate Treehouses VI
Pete Nelson seeks out the most wonderful arboreal structures in the world, highlighting how each has been influenced by different artistic movements while also appreciating these treehouses as artworks that feature an unparalleled blending of function and form.
Treehouse Masters
Genres
Food & Home, Building & Renovation, Science & Nature, Wildlife
Episodes
11 Seasons Available (95 Episodes)
Release Year
2013
About This Series
World-renowned treehouse builder Pete Nelson and his team of craftsmen -- including his son Charlie -- create incredible homes and businesses in nature's canopy using a combination of science and art. The team works to help clients realize their aspirations by creating everything from sky-high, multi-bedroom treehouses with elaborate kitchens and bathrooms to simpler, more peaceful one-room escapes.
Cast and Crew
Starring: Pete Nelson
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