I wasn't sure what to call Winvian, the extravagant experiment in one-of-a-kind cottage accommodation near Litchfield. Resort? Retreat? God forbid, theme park? As I checked into the Treehouse, one of 18 creations on the 113 acre property, I was still struggling with the nomenclature (the owners have wisely given up and simply call the place Winvian).
Built on a 35 foot tall platform and nestled between two huge trees, the two-story Treehouse, which sways perceptibly in the breeze, is 950 square feet of memory, instantly transporting you back to childhood whether you spent any of it in a treehouse or not. Featuring Crayola colors, rough plywood, odd angles and vibrant floor covering including a high-shag runner in the entry hall that's the exact color of Barney,...
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