About this season
People who know and work with Pete Nelson describe him as a tree whisperer. For his part, Nelson lets the trees do the talking. He's a world-renowned treehouse designer and builder, and this series documents the work he and his team of craftsmen—including his son Charlie—do to create incredible homes and businesses in nature's canopy. Pete uses a combination of science and art to realize clients' sky-high aspirations of magnificent multi-bedroom treehouses with elaborate kitchens and bathrooms, or simpler, peaceful one-room escapes. Other backyard escapes featured in the series include a spa retreat, a brewery, and a honeymoon suite. "We awaken that inner child who dreams of living among the trees," Pete says.
Episodes (10)
1. Merry Fishmas
Aired 18 December 2015 • 60 min
Pete and his crew are tasked with building a nature center, 14 feet off the ground at 10,000-acre nature preserve, Dogwood Canyon in Lampe, Missouri, established by Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, for the company's upcoming Christmas party.
2. Texas-Sized Treehouse
Aired 15 January 2016 • 60 min
Pete and the crew round-up the magnificent seven of cypresses alongside the Frio River and mosey on down to Leakey, Texas to build a gigantic, Texas-sized treehouse with the longest bridge in NT&S history.
3. Rustic English Re-tree-t
Aired 22 January 2016 • 60 min
Pete and his team embark on a quest to an idyllic farm in Waxhaw, NC with orders to craft an elegant English retreat with a hanging bed fit for a queen. But one thing might stand in the way of Pete and his holy grail of pastoral treehouse builds...goats!
4. Treehouse Z
Aired 29 January 2016 • 60 min
Pete connects with old friends in Canton, NC to build them Zen-like sanctuary in the trees. Battling a record-fast 9-day build window, the team stays calm in constructing a retreat 15-ft high with a picture perfect view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
5. View From Above 3
Aired 5 February 2016 • 60 min
Pete and his crew reminisce about their adventures and answer questions from fans.
6. Apres Skihouse Treehouse
Aired 19 February 2016 • 60 min
Pete builds ski lodge-style treehouse complete with an indoor-outdoor fireplace and a rooftop snowmaker for a ski-loving family.
7. Treehouse Takeover: The Roderick Experience
Aired 26 February 2016 • 60 min
Pete hands the reins over to Roderick for the next build; a spiral staircase wrapped in branches, a hexagonal tower with elegant stained glass windows and a 360 degree observation platform.
8. Camo Treehouse
Aired 4 March 2016 • 60 min
Adventurous Texas family, living on a 200-acre ranch, want a camouflaged treehouse that also serves as a guest house.
9. Magical Modern Treehouse
Aired 11 March 2016 • 60 min
Busy film industry clients in Fayetteville, Ga. request a treehouse on their exuberant 63-acre plot of land, inspired by mid-century architecture and equipped with a zip line.
12. Alaskan Mountain Treehouse
Aired 1 April 2016
Pete builds a treehouse for the Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. The team constructs an A-frame masterpiece with stunning Alaskan mountain views.