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Cradled in the Canopy

photos by Ingalls Photography
January 11, 2022
Cradled in the Canopy

Picture this. You’ve climbed up, abandoned terra firma, and nestled comfortably in the trees. There, your senses are awakened by cooler air, the warbling of birds and rustling of leaves, and the warmth of spackled sunlight peeking from between branches to dance on your face.

Elevated, you feel a world away from life below. The connection to the natural world inspires a heightened sense of wonder, creativity and freedom.

While this may sound like an escape to a magical childhood treehouse, it’s actually the atmosphere generated by a more refined endeavor. This is the reality of a stay in the latest guest accommodation at Blackberry Mountain, the Treehouses — a collection of 14 private buildings on the Mountain, situated on a heavily wooded ridge near the Lodge.

“Every space has a connection with the land,” said Director of Design Jason Bell. At the Farm, he explained, the colors and rolling terrain of the Great Smoky Mountain foothills are the main inspiration. On the Mountain, it’s the sky and trees. “At some of the higher elevations, you’ll sometimes be over the clouds, and there’s almost a disconnect from life below,” he said.

From the outside, the Treehouses’ rough-hewn black and natural wood...

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