From Bankruptcy to the TOP OF THE WORLD in a Stunning Treehouse Cabin

November 13, 2024 admin Howto & Style 20 310018 24:15

This spectacular treehouse-style cabin sits high on a mountain with panoramic views. It’s modern charm somehow perfectly blending into the imposing surrounding landscape. This is a cabin that sits on top of the world, and yet for owners / builders John and Sharon, getting here was a hard mountain to climb.

The couple suffered a bankruptcy, where they lost everything with the exception of a bit of forested land which sat on a steep section on a mountain side. The land, declared worthless by the bank was where they made a new home for themselves, living in a tiny caravan while they began to rebuild their lives.

Their adversity didn’t stop there however, as John suffered a major heart attack that very nearly cost him his life. For many people, the story would have ended there, but for this resilient couple it just became a new beginning.

Here on their mountainside they rebuilt their life, living in their caravan while building a small home. Once the first small home was complete, they moved into that while building another tiny abode. They then moved into that one while renting out the first and so on until they had constructed three incredible dwellings on their property which also turned into a small business in the form of a BnB.

Sharing their home with others provided cashflow and helped them to financially recover and now, their thriving BnB business provides them a wonderful, peaceful lifestyle on their mountain. Building these tiny homes was really all about getting back to health, both physically and financially.

In this episode, we explore their tree-house inspired cabin. This clever construction is an architectural marvel, elevated with the most awe-inspiring views that carry the eye across the valley and out towards the tremendous mountain ranges in the distance. This one-of-a-kind cabin stands not only as a brilliant bit of engineering and construction, but also as a monument to human perseverance and power of will.

We hope you enjoy the tour of this stunning cabin. If you would like to visit John and Sharon (and we highly recommend you do, because as hosts, they are second to none) you can find them here: http://www.thejardincollective.com.au/

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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston
Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud

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20 Comments

  1. This is such an inspiring story. John and Sharon had to overcome so much to get where they are today and what they have accomplished with this home is remarkable. They have created a little bit of paradise with this cabin. We hope you enjoy the video tour of this very special place. With Love, Bryce & Rasa

  2. Damn. That is a BEAUTIFUL spot to have a home! ‘Envious’ isn’t even a strong enough word for how much I want to live there.

  4. Love this channel. Love this home. Love this family. What a story. Human ingenuity is infinite when he has a goal. 🙂

  6. Wow. Deeply beautiful and inspiring. Well done, Sharon and John! May your incredible place and journey keep bringing you learning, growth, and love! <3 xx

  8. Absolutely beautiful!! I love it and love them. Thank you, Bryce and Rasa, for sharing these inspirational stories. You make the world a better place.❤❤❤

  9. I absolutely Love this one! The set up is amazing and welcoming plus the location is relaxing and peaceful. Nicely done by John and Sharon on making this a retreat from the mundane life most people live on a normal basis.

  10. As one who has experienced open-heart surgery (aortic valve replacement) this made me tearful. I know how challenging the recovery is and to see how this gentleman has turned it into something positive, what an inspiring story! It is obvious his wife has been a support throughout it all, much like my own hubby. What a beautiful story! ❤

  13. So inspiring these two are. I wish them every happiness. I just love how they both have survived such hard times and have come out on top. Bless them ❤️❤️❤️

  16. This is such an amazing video. THANKYOU so much. I LOVE LOVE LOVE their home. I would love to know where they purchased their orange sofas?????

  18. What a monumental undertaking and stunningly beautiful accomplishment! This has got to be the most spectacular tiny home I’ve seen. Kudos to this courageous couple for masterminding and completing this project!!!

  19. Hi John and Sharon, what a truly beautiful home you’ve built and such an inspirational story behind its creation. As a 50yr old woman with no prospects of getting on the property ladder I aspire to build a small home myself in coming years. I’d love to build in the Australian hills/ countryside but worry about the threat of bushfires etc. Is there a way of making your property more resilient against this or is it just something you need to accept as a potential downside as a tradeoff for those beautiful views?

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