-TREENET WILLY'S PROJECT PHOTO GALLERY-
A Handful of Projects Over the Years:
TREENET WILLY'S BACKYARD CHAOS
Durango, Colorado
Lucky for me, I live on the top of the mountain tucked away in a small cabin in the forest. My backyard is filled with many large pine trees that create the perfect canvas to try my new ideas, patterns, and techniques. Since starting the net in May of 2017, I've slowly added to this monster backyard wonderland with leftover materials from other projects. This eight level human hampster cage gives plenty of space to stack all the friends while jamming out to the DJ on level 3. This is the world's first ever fully-suspended rope venue, and we can't wait to add more to it!
CAMAYA BALI
Selut, Bali
July 2019, I had the opportunity to fly out to Bali and create a handful of handwoven nets for the 4 Airbnb units overlooking the farming terraces of Selat. 10 locals in the area were assigned to help with the projects and we were able to construct 6 incredible net hangouts in the 8 days I was there on site. Between the jacuzzi nets, the upper movie theatre hangouts, and the incredible views, its truly a one of a kind experience. If you'd like to stay at Camaya, you can find more information and booking availability here: https://www.camayabali.com/
Muy Ono Resorts
Belize, Central America
Spring of 2021 we partnered up with Muy Ono Resorts to create new hammocks hangouts for a handful of their 9 resorts including Ranguana Caye, Sweet Songs, and Royal Belize. This included our first "over the water" net installation which mimics the sun fractals reflecting through the water.
MAINE LOFT NETS
Brooksville, Maine
Located near Deer Isle, this small town on the coast of Maine got 3 small nets for their family vacation home. Here we got to make two loft nets including a super cool fireplace hangout that requires one to climb the fireplace to enter the net. With a little leftover cord and time, we also created this amazing sunset view hangout to kick back during cocktail hour.
WILEY'S RESORT TREENET
Idyllwild, California
July of 2020, we were able to create one of the highest quality installations to date. With three of the most experienced companies coming together, were able to mash all their styled together into this massive elevated platform extending over the hillside. Two large boulders provide a unique entrance the immediately elevates you into the trees.
O2 PINECONE TREEHOUSE
Bonny Doon, California
The Pinecone truly is the only Airbnb of its kind. This custom treehouse by O2 is suspended 30 ft in the air by cables and has a large bedroom surrounded by windows allowing the canopy to engulf you. Below the main platform, we constructed a small circular net with backrests all around that suspend you above the bottom windows. There's no feeling like being suspended in the redwoods, lost in your own little world. You can find more information on renting this one-of-a-kind treehouse here at:http://www.o2treehouse.com/home
JAGER'S ICE COLD GIG 2017
Queenstown, New Zealand
August of 2017, I met up with a group of fellow weavers, known as the Moab Monkeys, to help them create the first fully suspended theatre platform. This was the first time I met these guys, and was eager to test my skills at the next level. We built a massive SpaceNet platform at the old town park in Moab and took 12 of us about a day and a half to complete. Project leaders Brian Mosbaugh and Scotty Rogers then took the net over the New Zealand and rigged it up high in the mountains overlooking Queenstown, where Modestep performed their newest single at the time, "Higher." This is by far one of the craziest projects I've ever been a part of and introduced me to an incredible net community that I still work with today.
ADAM'S BACKYARD TREENET
Breckenridge, Colorado
Overlooking the Breckenridge ski area, this massive backyard TreeNet is one of our largest permanent installations to date. Constructed in the high elevation lodgepole pine forest at 10,000 ft, this custom hangout comes with two entrances and three cascading levels that are all connected. This is the first full-scale webbed tunnel that we've done and we're very excited with the overall result.
PATRICK'S BACKYARD TREENET
Durango, Colorado
Tucked in the aspen forest high above Lemon Resevior, this unique hangout was meant to blend in with the surrounding trees, even as they change color throughout the year. We used a fun cord that changes color depending on the angle you look at it, making it a camo from afar, but colorful and bright up close.
THE DONASTERY TREENET
Bayfield, Colorado
September 2020, we had the chance to work our magic within another sacred space called "The Donastery." This incredible place has over two miles of trail systems meandering throughout the high desert juniper forest. This was the first project we included another weaving medium, as Jess crocheted a couple dreamcatchers for matchuing centerpieces when you enter the platform.
THE DIXON'S FARM TREENET
Durango, Colorado
Located in the valley of Durango, CO, our local team created this massive two-level platform with a connecting bridge that takes you from tree to tree. Moki steps take you into the heart of the tree canopy as the branches create the perfect bowl to lounge within as 360-degree backrests maximize space, comfort, and safety.
JONAS' BACKYARD TREENET
Los Angeles, California
Located in the heart of the big city, Thomas and I were able to create a really fun hangout on a steep hillside that would otherwise be useless space. Thomas and TreeNet Willy constructed this in 4 days and comes with a small corner seat to get you off the main platform floor.
THE NEADEAU'S BACKYARD TREENET
Durango, Colorado
Constructed in the Spring of 2020, the Neadeau's backyard TreeNet fostered some of the newest ideas in the net community. Made for kiddos 10 and younger, we had to create easy access into the platform we call Moki Steps while keeping it as simple and sustainable as possible. By adding a few eye lag bolts to the tree, were able to create this webbed ladder that works wonderfully for all ages. We also built a slanted seat area consisting of a loose dreamcatcher seat for your butt that pulls you into the net like a luxury elevated lawn chair. This slanted area then ramps up into the second lounging area located above the first platform.
BOB'S FRAMED BACKYARD NET
Durango, Colorado
Bob first saw our work at his neighbors and decided he needed to have one, regardless of the lack of trees in the backyard. With a steep slope leading to the back patio area, Bob was able to create his own 6x6 frame concreted into the hillside, giving us the ideal 12x12 ft square to work with. We anchored to the base of the oak patch, giving you the perfect shady spot to kick back all summer long.
THE STRAND'S BACKYARD TREENET
Breckenridge, Colorado
Located by chair 7, this large triangular TreeNet welcomes the sunrise and overlooks the beautiful Breckenridge landscape. This elevated space also provides the ideal place to watch the local wildlife, as we got to see a few moose travel back and forth during our time there. This was our first installation with an inserted post, which substituted for a tree so we could create the perfect space.
NED'S BACKYARD TREENET
Woodside, California
Tucked away in the gigantic redwoods of central California, this backyard TreeNet was created by our Cali Team for a few younger kiddos looking for a new place to hang out and play. With high walls and an easy access ramp, the girls are able to be themselves and embrace life amongst the trees.
THE ALTMAN'S HILLSIDE TREENET
Jackson Hole, WyomingLocated just outside of Jackson Hole, this hillside TreeNet comes with a viewing window of the beautiful valley below. With Yellowstone National Park not far away, it's common to see moose, elk, mountain goats, and a ton of other wildlife while kicking back in the trees.
DARREN'S BACKYARD TREENETS
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
This elevated project in Pagosa Springs was one of the more technical project's we've done in awhile. We constructed most of the main platform on the ground in the same spot, allowing us to relocate it another 25ft up in the trees once we finished. The slackliners on the team then added another perimeter and 360 degree backrests to make this massive 15 person TreeNet easily usable and enjoyable.
TOM & MELINDA'S BACKYARD TREENET
Loveland, Colorado
Tucked in the hills overlooking Carter Lake, this large triangle comes with dual matching backrests that provide the ideal spot to kick back with friends and watch the lake-goers play around on the water.
AMY'S BACKYARD TREENET
Breckenridge, Colorado
With blacklight in mind, this playground style TreeNet was the first time we integrated a full sized slide into the installation. This piece comes with an entry ramp, a small first level with the slide, and a larger second level with 360 backrests to keep the kiddos inside.
THE SKY TAPESTRY UV SPACENETS
Over the last year, TreeNet Willy's has teamed up with SpaceAge Slacklines to create a small quiver of UV oriented Sky Tapestry spacenets meant for highline rigging. Similar to Alladin's magic carpet, this spacenet will also be suspended in various places, hundreds of feet off the ground. SpaceAge Slacklines will be the ones rigging and setting up these nets across the nation for various events, so if you'd like to experience one of these high elevation hangouts or rent them for your own event, please contact SAS here: https://www.spaceageslacklines.com/contact
KARI'S BACKYARD TREENET
Durango, Colorado
This large multiplaned platform holds around 20 people easily and comes with two levels connected by a center backrest / ramp. This project was spearheaded by Marshell and comes with inwoven koozies and blacklights to take the night time hangout to the next level.
PAN'S BACKYARD TREENET
San Geronimo, California
Early July on 2019, I had the opportunity to meet up with the Cthe Flaherty familyalifornia Crew and create a very fun hangout for in the San Geronimo area. Since the youngest was 4 years old, we built an entry ramp into the TreeNet making easy access for the little ones and their friends. We also wrapped the entire platform in backrests and even made an entry tunnel, making the almost impossible for someone to accidentally fall out.
ELECTRIC TURTLESHELL TREENET
Hermosa, Colorado
This was one of our more difficult projects in that we constructed this in January.... in Colorado. With over 2 feet of snow on the ground, temperatures never peaking above 40 degrees, and the sun setting behind the mountain at 2pm, we worked on and off throughout the month when the weather permitted. We designed this TreeNet to look like a turtle shell, with the lighter greens and blues on the outside sections working toward the center filled with the dark blue/purple cord. All the different cords light up under the blacklight at night, creating the electric turtle shell pattern.
BETTY'S BACKYARD TREENET
Durango, Colorado
Fall of 2018, this backyard project was built specifically for 3-year-old Betty, who of course wanted pink and purple. This TreeNet was designed to have a large main platform with a side crows nest and a custom ladder with easy access for the kids. Our main goal for this project was to make all the holes small enough throughout the TreeNet so that the kiddos little hands or feet will not poke through the platform or backrests. In addition to the TreeNet, we also installed a matching railing to keep the little ones from the rocky edge. We used the same colors and styles that we used for the backrest, allowing the whole backyard playgound area to flow together and keep a nice aesthetic look even from far away.
SARAH'S INDOOR LOFT NET
Boulder, Colorado
Constructed for a small summer camp, this indoor loft net comes with a one-of-a-kind climbing wall entrance. The net nearly doubles the amount of usable space and maximizes the whole area for safety and comfort. The two outer sections consist of a tensioned chaos patterns while the dreamcatcher centerpiece creates a droopy, classic hammock effect.
THE PARENTS COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Durango, Colorado
Summer of 2017, my parents built their dream home overlooking the La Plata Mountains of southern Colorado. While helping with the house, my parents told me that they wanted a next-level cocktail lounge in the back patio area. I ended up making them a low level hangout with an amphitheater step entrance, allowing such easy access that even the 80+ year old grandparents enjoy using it.
NICHOLE'S BACKYARD TREENET
Durango, Colorado
This small traingle was made for one of my newest and coolest neighbors in Rafter J, Nichole Baker. Nichole likes the tiny house life and currently lives in a smaller place surrounded by large trees and awesome views. We built this hangout in Fall of 2019 as a place to kick back and watch the sunset fade over town. Nichole is sponsored by Yeti Bikes and Patagonia, so definitely check out her page on IG @nicholekbaker.
MARSHELL'S NESKOWIN PATCHWORK TREENET
Neskowin, Oregon
Fall of 2018, Marshell ended up with a housesitting gig in Neskowin that gave him about a month to create this multicolored TreeNet hangout. Consisting of a large 25 person platform with 360 backrests and an access ramp for entry, this TreeNet is a great place to kick back when its not raining.
CANADIAN PRIVATE ISLAND TREENET
Quebec, Canada
Summer of 2018, Marshell and I flew to Lake Memphremagog on the border of Vermont and Canada. We stayed on this private island for the week as we created this custom TreeNet on a cliff overlooking the 30 mile long lake. This is one of my favorite spots, right on the water with a beautiful scenery even Bob Ross would be impressed by.
THE RAINBOW SPIRAL TREENET
Durango, Colorado
This colored spiral is one of our largest TreeNets to date. This massive 30 ft pentagon holds around 30-40 people comfortably and consists of a central entry portal and 360 degree backrests. This project was so large we ended up asking a bunch of friends to help... and this was the birth of the 'army of hippies'. These hippies ended up placing a PS3, projector, and screen up in the trees, playing Skate 3 and watching movies all night long.
FORT COLLINS OLD TOWN TREENET
Fort Collins, Colorado
This backyard TreeNet is located a block from Old Town and is the perfect late night hangout after a night downtown. This long bench seat sits around 8 comfortably and becomes he ideal lounge area in the summer time.
THE FLORIDA RIVER TREENET
Durango, Colorado
Summer of 2018, we had the opportunity to create a massive hangout overlooking the Florida river in Durango, Colorado. The owners reportedly have had 15 people and 15 dogs up in the platform at the same time. With a projector stand and sheet screen set up for late night movies in their TreeNet, this hangout has become a very popular spot to kick back and relax by the river.
WILLA'S BACKYARD TREENET
Durango, Colorado
Spring of 2019, 9 year old Willa got a TreeNet for her birthday. Constructed out of a large cottonwood tree that shades the back yard, the owners have placed climbing holds throughout the tree for an easy, fun access into the platform. This elevated hangout is the perfect complimentary piece to the jungle gym, tire swing, and trampoline located right below.
THE KAHNLE'S BACKYARD TREENET
Hamilton, Montana
Here's a summer project from 2016, located in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana. This was a project done for some family friends and turned out to be one of the coolest projects to date, mostly because of the incredible oak tree reaching up all throughout the platform.
THE LIGHTNING PINE TREENET
Hamilton, Montana
The lightning pine tree is a totally unique, massive pine tree on the edge of my family's ranch in Montana. Over the years, my family has constucted a high-end lookout tower on the top of the ridge that we use for catching food every year, so eventually a hunting stand was created close by. This pine tree is a lone wolf on top of the mountain, but has been the victim of numerous lighning strikes over the years. Due to the rough conditions on top of the mountian and all the lightning affecting the tree, almost every branch on the tree comes straight outward from the trunk, then shoots 90 degrees upward, creating the perfect area for a hangout overlooking the valley. One can walk right up the lower braches and sit back into the TreeNet without using hands at all.
