The Great Stone Face The guardian stone at the entrance to the Waipio Treehouse was discovered in 1992 in Kawaihae Harbor, Hawaii. E komo mai - Welcome, to the Waipio Valley Treehouse and Waterfall Retreat. "To have the jungle growing wild all around you, as well as all the luxuries of modern life, the contrast only seems to accentuate the harmony. One feels gratitude for just being in its presence." The Treehouse is being offered fully furnished with an array of appointments that hopefully will meet all your anticapated needs. The Shower House Is less than a minute away from the Treehouse, built to charm, and big enough to put your own hot tub inside. The W.C., Bathroom, or "lua" is perched quaintly on the first landing. Hold your cursor over the photo for a second or two to see what's inside. Cartoon © & Courtesy of Gary Larson. Photo © & Courtesy of Peter French & Hawaii Magazine This first seating area has a stunning view of the nearby waterfall. The Welcome Mat Traditional Polynesian, hand-woven lauhala mats cushion your arrival and carpet the Treehouse. "In welcoming guests to the Treehouse I always gave them a list of things that they might enjoy doing while they're in Waipio, a list that may be somewhat redundant if you're visiting the web site. Nevertheless, if you would like to see it, I'll be happy to email it to you." Click Here Sleeping Accommodations A large, double bed that doubles as a couch faces the waterfall. Another single bed/couch is across the room from the first bed, and it is flanked by a game cabinet and a bookcase. The Dining Table "The dining area features a polished, center-cut redwood burl as its table top, resting upon an old Suisan salted fish barrel. The burl is a 'fushigi na mono', a 'mysterious thing' in Japanese. "I bought the piece from the Chief Abbot of Kamakura Temple in Japan shortly after I arrived there in 1949. He spoke no english but told me that the wood had been in the temple for several hundred years. The mystery was how an un- known wood arrived in Japan. In California, giant redwood trees falling into rivers are swept out to see and caught up northward by the Japan Current and are deposited on Japan's seashores where they are eagerly harvested." Incredible Edibles "All of these organic, fresh fruits, vegetables and edible flowers and leaves come from the Treehouse Gardens. Plus some, like bananas, that didn't make it into this picture. However, you'll find a much more complete listing on my Garden page. Mini-Kitchen "Equipped with a counter-sized refrigerator, propane rings, china, cutlery, and utensils. People tell me they've made 4-star gourmet meals in this mini-kitchen." "I think that these next two ads which featured the Treehouse extensively, capture the spirit of the sale nicely. "And, thank you for visiting our website."