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.

He later founded Nelson Treehouse and Supply in Fall City, Washington in 2011, a company specializing in high-end treehouse design, construction, and supply for clients worldwide. Nelson expanded his enterprise into hospitality in 2006 by opening Treehouse Point near Fall City, a unique bed-and-breakfast comprised entirely of meticulously designed treehouses. His published works continued with titles such as ‘The Treehouse Book’ (2000), ‘Treehouses of the World’ (2004), ‘New Treehouses of the World’ (2009), and ‘Be in a Treehouse: Design / Construction / Inspiration’ (2014), which delved into technical construction aspects. From 2013 to 2018, Nelson gained widespread recognition as the host of Animal Planet’s television series ‘Treehouse Masters,’ which chronicled his team’s global treehouse projects and averaged 1.3 million viewers per episode.

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.