North Texas boasts a vibrant mix of lifestyles, and the latest addition, Solterra Texas, is turning heads as a great blend of small-town charm and city convenience.
Situated just east of Mesquite and a short drive from downtown Dallas, this growing community is making a name for itself with unique amenities. Residents can enjoy the innovative Lookout Treehouse Park, designed by the team behind Animal Planet’s “Treehouse Masters,” reported Candy’sDirt.
The Lookout Treehouse Park is a captivating communal space featuring an array of treehouses nestled among nature. With Texas being a key market for treehouse construction, this project is a testament to the state’s love for these whimsical structures.
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North Texas is known for offering limitless lifestyle options. From the swanky high-rise scene to the relaxed suburban rhythm, anyone can find their pace and impressive amenities in this polyresidential part of the world. Of course, with an ever-growing battalion of builders and developers competing to build the next big thing, residents have all manner of unique amenity options. Whether it’s lagoon pools, TPC-designed golf courses, or clubhouses with coffee shops and community gardens, we’ve seen it all — or at least we thought we had.
Solterra Texas, a Huffines Signature Community, is one of the latest developments to make its mark on DFW. Just east of Mesquite and 30 minutes from downtown Dallas, this emerging community offers “the charm of a small town and the convenience of city life.”
But that’s not all. Solterra is creating standout lifestyle experiences as well. In so doing, this innovative neighborhood offers attractions like an expansive amenities center, a 25-acre lake, a winding promenade, and the Lookout Treehouse Park.
Treehouse Masters Take on Texas-Sized Project
Crafted by Nelson Treehouse of Animal Planet’s “Treehouse Masters,” The Lookout is hailed as one of the best treehouse parks in Texas. Since it was constructed after the acclaimed show wrapped (2013-2018), we decided to get the scoop straight from the source.
Tobias Maloy
Tobias Maloy is the Project Manager for Nelson Treehouse. As such, he’s helped manage the construction of quite a few canopy-level dwellings. He sat down with CandysDirt.com to give us an inside look at how the Solterra Treehouse Park came about.
“This was a really unique project for us,” said Tobias. “Typically, the treehouses we create are seen as an escape for the owners. Usually, they serve as private residences. This one, however, is meant to be a communal space.”
An Elevated Setting for Elevated Amenities
Nestled in the lush surroundings of the Solterra Community, this Treehouse Park was envisioned to complement its natural surroundings. With an array of treehouses and structures set among winding paths, towering trees, and public gathering spaces, this environment encourages community connections.
“Phil Huffines is a big fan of Nelson Treehouse and Treehouse Masters,” said Tobias. “When he envisioned Solterra, he decided that he wanted something a little more special than your typical playscape. This project encourages community interaction with bridges, nets, and climbing features. It centers around one large oak tree and expands throughout the grounds.”
As one of the centerpieces for the Solterra Community, this park allows residents to experience diverse vantages of this development’s natural beauty. Of course, scenic skies and panoramic vistas are common in the state of Texas and could account for why this part of the country is Nelson Treehouse’s most popular state to build in.
“We actually do more business in Texas than in any other state,” said Maloy. “From the very first episode of Treehouse Masters, Texas has been a big business driver for us. I don’t know what it is about Texas, but the people there really seem to appreciate what a treehouse represents.”
We may be known for a lot of things in Texas, but treehouse enthusiast just may be one of the coolest. To check this one out, stop off at Solterra next time you’re in east DFW.
