Loving Vermont Living

We decided to stay at the Moose Meadow Lodge and Treehouse – yes, you read that correctly – a real treehouse with all of the amenities of “living in the wild” or glamping as many call it. You have the entire treehouse experience, plus all the comforts you are accustomed to, like an exotic outdoor shower facing the woods, so you can be as PG or R rated as you wish, plus electricity and a bed.

This two-floor Treehouse is great for a romantic adult-getaway or to enjoy with the kids, as it fits up to 5 people. The Treehouse is located in the same property as the Moose Meadow Lodge, so if you travel with friends and family, perhaps they can watch the kids for one night, while you two rekindle your love affair at the Treehouse away enough to not be heard or seen, but close enough to run back in case of a kid emergency, like not finding their favorite plush toy.

It is truly an adventure to experience, imagine waking up to the splashing of rainbow trout and the music of the hermit thrush as you gaze out on the pristine pond at Moose Meadow. The Treehouse at Moose Meadow is where nature and luxury come together in tranquil harmony, supported by two mature pine trees, this handcrafted two-story nest is made with cedar, pine, maple and hemlock. Its 31 surrounding windows maximize your experience of the natural surroundings and light.

This magical Treehouse features a living & dining area on the first floor with an expansive wrap-around deck. Enjoy the view of the woods as you climb up the circular staircase wrapped around a maple tree. The second-story bedroom with its custom-made queen size bed provides comfort and warmth, while the balcony provides a high perch to take in the surrounding natural beauty. The Treehouse at Moose Meadow is perhaps the only treehouse in Vermont that is fully licensed as a bed & breakfast by the State of Vermont, having passed rigorous regulations for structural integrity, fire safety, electrical, plumbing, water and health requirements to be a public-use facility – like I said “Vermont’s Coolest Treehouse.”

The Moose Meadow Lodge is run by a fabulous gay couple, Willie and Greg. Willie is the Lodge’s Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Housekeeping. Greg is the Vice President of the Lobby Shop, Chief Facilities Manager, and Concierge. Willie handles all of the bookings and finances, while Greg handles all the story telling and perfect advice on where to go and what to do. In addition, if you want to tie the knot or to renew your vows, Greg is your man, as he is a justice of the peace, massages can also be scheduled, the couple will make a delicious and healthy breakfast with all of the fixings. Willie boasts about having perfected the breakfast making process, which I witnessed as I offered to help and he just smiled and said, “I’ve got it all under control, just enjoy yourself.”

The next morning, we wanted to take a hike – literally. So we did, we climbed up the property and walked for what seemed forever, to one of the most amazing spots on earth – The Sky Loft, a mountain top enclosed gazebo. This place is absolutely beautiful – beyond words and pictures – the only way to try to describe this place is: you hike for a while, climb rocks and steep areas, use ropes to help you climb and guide you and just when you think you can’t go anymore, you find it – The Sky Loft.

Your first thought is I made it, not I can sit and relax and then you walk in and look out the panoramic windows and see acres upon acres of nature, trees, birds, sky, rocks, the majestic beauty is truly unmatched that you forget just how tired you may have been. All you want to do is look out and absorb the energy of this place, take pictures from all angles and try to witness as much as possible. I think this is when my husband and I decided that we wanted to move to Vermont. I think this was the deciding moment for us, the tranquility, the acceptance, the energy, the peacefulness all played into this decision for us. Who knows what our future will hold, but hopefully we have some Vermont in our lives.

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