INN VERMONT : Moose Meadow Lodge & Treehouse
shower . Open May through October , Moose Meadow Lodge ’ s two-story treehouse stands separately from the main lodge . The treehouse is made out of cedar , pine , maple , black locust , and hemlock , and it is supported by two massive pine trees . It was built with 31 windows , which provide absolutely amazing views of the surrounding forest . A staircase leads from the ground to the first floor , which is encircled by a wooden deck that overlooks the nearby fishing pond . Inside , a curved staircase leads from the main floor to the upstairs floor . The stairs are built around a purposely-placed maple tree , which also serves as the handrail for the staircase .
The treehouse ’ s upstairs bedroom features a custom-made queen-sized bed with pull-out storage drawers . Outside of the second-floor bedroom , a small deck offers a hammock chair and a perfect perch where guests can take in the bucolic
scenery . Down on the first floor , the newly-installed bathroom is equipped with a custom-made sink made of stone harvested from the forest and a fullyfunctional shower . For those who wish to enjoy their delicious homemade breakfast in the comfort of their treetop nest , “ Tree Service ” is available upon request .
Guests with an appetite for outdoor recreation will find a vast variety of enjoyable activities on the grounds of Moose Meadow Lodge . Several miles of hiking trails snake through the woods , and the views from the Sky Loft gazebo are beyond breathtaking . “ It ’ s a 12-sided cabin with big picture windows and a domed ceiling ,” says Docto . “ The views are not to be missed .”
Although Docto and Trulson have lived in several other states , they are grateful beyond measure to call Vermont their home . “ I ’ ve enjoyed many other places
that we ’ ve lived ,” says Docto . “ Still , there ’ s something about Vermont that ’ s different . When you cross the border , everything changes . Not only is the air fresher , but the food is better , the views are better , and it just feels different . We ’ ve been here for a long time , but we still enjoy Vermont as much as we did the day that we moved here .”
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