Who We Are

Dream Builders, Rooted in Craft

Good Nature Treehouse exists to build custom treehouses, treehomes, and tree-based structures for people with big dreams — and to contribute to the collective need for more treehouses on this planet. We work nationally, intentionally growing a portfolio of projects rooted in artistry, craftsmanship, and deep respect for trees.

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Born of a childhood dream.

Chris Henkel | Founder & Treehouse Builder

My connection to treehouses started early. As a kid, stories like Andrew Henry’s Meadow and films like Swiss Family Robinson sparked an imagination that never really let go. By the time I was eight, I knew that being up in the trees felt more natural to me than anything else.

At nineteen, I began my career as an arborist with The Canopy Crew, a Cincinnati-based company led by renowned treehouse builder Django Kroner. That apprenticeship took me across Ohio, Kentucky, and North Carolina and became the foundation for my work today — blending arboriculture, climbing, and creative building in living systems.

For the past nine years, I’ve worked as a climbing arborist in tree canopies around the country. In 2019, I became an ISA Certified Arborist and built my first professional treehouse. Since then, Good Nature Treehouse has grown into a body of work rooted in craft, imagination, and respect for trees.

A man smiling under a tree with a newly built wooden treehouse, standing next to a red ladder and a silver extension ladder in a garden.
A stylized black and white line drawing of a tree with a thick trunk, sprawling branches, and extensive roots.
A group of children and adults sitting on a large wooden platform built around a tree in a lush garden at night, some wearing helmets, with two people standing on the ground nearby.
Two men standing outside in front of a large tree with a treehouse built into its branches. The treehouse is made of wood and has small windows. One man has his arm around the other. The background features green trees and a clear sky.
Two people standing on a wooden deck in a forested area with trees surrounding a small tiny house with multiple windows and a door.

Our Philosophy

Good Nature Treehouse is the culmination of my passions — climbing, building, and designing spaces that bring people closer to the trees.

I want Good Nature Treehouse to be known alongside the most respected treehouse builders in the country — artists just as much as builders. Passion is a core value here. I believe the world can never have enough treehouses, and every project is an opportunity to design something imaginative, refined, and far from ordinary.

Whenever possible, we source materials locally — partnering with nearby mills to use locally milled hardwoods and non-toxic materials. This approach supports local communities and creates play surfaces that feel better, last longer, and are safer for kids.

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A person standing on a metal roof, wearing safety gear and harness, holding a tool, with a large tree and wooden treehouse in the background.
A black and gray graphic of a tree with an intricate, stylized design, featuring a twisting trunk and detailed branches and roots.
Two women working on a treehouse in a tall tree, one woman looking up from a wooden platform and the other climbing a ladder, with a clear blue sky and leafless trees in the background.
Two people standing on a wooden platform in a forest during daytime, smiling and posing for the photo, with leafless trees and a blue sky in the background.
A person laughing and smiling in a wooden treehouse under construction, with another person working on the structure higher up among leafy green trees.

Symbiotic Dreams, Realized

When a project is complete, clients often say, “This is a dream come true.”
What they don’t always see is that it’s ours too.That shared excitement — the moment imagination becomes reality — is what keeps us climbing higher.

We would love to bring your dreams to life too. Complete the form here to request a consult and get started.