Pete Nelson

Pete Nelson is a master treehouse builder and author, known for his ability to integrate engineering with natural environments, and as the host of Animal Planet’s ‘Treehouse Masters’. After publishing his seminal work, ‘Treehouses: The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb’ in 1994, Pete Nelson went on to establish himself as a leading authority and innovator in the field of treehouse design and construction. This initial success paved the way for five additional books on the subject, further cementing his expertise. In 1997, Nelson co-founded the Tree-House Workshop, furthering his commitment to the craft.

During his tenure on ‘Treehouse Masters,’ Nelson also undertook notable collaborations, including building a treehouse at Camp Southern Ground with Zac Brown in 2016. Following the final season of the series in 2018, Nelson strategically shifted his focus towards developing new hospitality projects. This transition led to the creation of Treehouse Utopia in the Texas Hill Country, which integrates complex design with an emphasis on environmental stewardship, allowing trees to grow and sway naturally within the structures. Looking ahead, Nelson continues to innovate within the unique treehouse hospitality sector with the planned Treehouse Resort & Spa in Redmond, Washington.

Through his extensive body of work, encompassing bestselling books, renowned television presence, and bespoke architectural ventures, Nelson consistently demonstrates his unparalleled ability to blend engineering principles with the natural environment, delivering extraordinary, sustainable, and highly sought-after arboreal structures globally.