Take part in building the kindest eco retreat in the world

 

OUR STORY

We are on a mission to build an environmentally and socially conscious retreat like no other. Secluded within the pristine forests of Rastoke, Croatia, Tree Elements greets travelers and shelter-seekers with equal respect.

Creating the kindest treehouse eco retreat in the world and devoting ourselves to the forest while giving back to the people and to Mother Nature, the retreat will be built with locally sourced materials. But our idea stretches way beyond construction. Life at Tree Elements is a story of community, beauty, inspiration, art, and conservation.

Coming to life in summer 2023!

 
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WELCOME TO TREE ELEMENTS

 

Dream it

We’ve been dreaming of creating a zero-waste, plastic-free, treehouse retreat for a long time. Tree Elements is our labor of love, passion, and dedication. But there’s more: we dream of redefining the concept of travel. Not promoting mass tourism, but proposing an ecological, sustainable, and socially aware way to explore and enjoy travel. We welcome both travelers and organizations that help those in need.

Everyone is invited to come and heal in the forest.

Build it

We are set to turn our dream into a reality and we’re hoping you can play an active part in bringing it to life. You can pledge for a stay in one of our treehouses with a special rate available only to backers on the campaign. Not intending to visit? Then we’ll plant a tree on your behalf. Help build birdhouses and bee hotels. Adopt the barn or glasshouse. Become a co-founder by having your photo featured on our gratitude wall.

Leave your mark. Help us & the community grow.

Grow it

Once we breathe life into Tree Elements, the least we can offer you is the invitation to pay us a visit and retreat yourself. Physically, spiritually, culturally. Swim in pristine rivers, pick veggies from the organic garden. Support artists. Why not get married in the forest? Ride a unicorn, hang out with domestic animals or participate in yoga, meditation & healing programs. All this while helping those who might need our help the most.

Find inspiration or be an inspiration.

TREE ELEMENTS MAP

 

Earth, Water & Wind treehouses

We’re building three wooden treehouses representing three elements of Nature. Each one comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom, living room, and a bedroom on the gallery. The living room opens up to a beautiful terrace, offering a stunning view of the forest. Each house fits up to four people.

Fire - the gathering place

The main house serves many functions. It will primarily be used as a breakfast and dining area. It features a library packed with local green guides, inspirational books, resources about nature, food and different cultures. Here, travelers will meet, attend workshops, do yoga, participate in meditation and healing programs. There’s also a barbecue and even an outdoor cinema with a lounge area.

 

MORE THAN A DESTINATION

A new, eco-kind
concept

Eco-what, you might ask? Well, we believe there’s a chance for a new take on hospitality, tourism and travel. Environmentally friendly and socially kind.  By staying in our eco-kind retreat, you help the members of society who lack much-needed healing. Although everyone is invited to stay among the trees, for the less privileged, it’s a thread of hope.

That’s why we’ve partnered with associations and organizations helping abused women, children, cancer patients and with your contribution, they can enjoy a free stay and participate in healing programs. By healing the mind, we believe, the body can be healed as well.

We’re forging alliances with local craftsmen, artists and innovators who will enrich the experience by holding workshops. We want Tree Elements to be a place of inspiration and education.

 

Sustainable from the ground up

Tree Elements will be built with sustainability in mind. To reduce the impact on the environment, the retreat uses ecological infrastructure such as heat pumps, rainwater harvesting and bio septic sewage system. Water-saving showers and low-water toilets add to conservation efforts, along with locally sourced furniture. Most products we buy come from small local producers making a difference, neighboring farms or from our own organic garden.

Our promise extends beyond environmental sustainability. We aim to touch each and every soul we encounter so one can leave the forest as an improved version of oneself. This means helping visitors embrace zero-waste policies and raising awareness about how our impact affects society and the planet as a whole. To build on our promise, we’ll support a child’s education with 10$ from of each booking.

 

FOUNDED ON KICKSTARTER WITH THE HELP OF 606 BACKERS!

 

You have helped us show the world that is possible to be sustainable and socially aware.  I genuinely believe that together, we can inspire people and even organizations to follow the idea. All it takes is to be more kind to one another. 

Power to the forest!