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DAY TRIPPIN' Day Trippin': Going 'glamping' in a treehouse Comment By Lois Jorgensen for the Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Lois Jorgensen for the Mail Tribune Posted Jul. 18, 2016 at 12:01 AM By Lois Jorgensen for the Mail Tribune Posted Jul. 18, 2016 at 12:01 AM --> You can be a travel writer Do you have a favorite destination or scenic drive that’s within shouting distance of the Rogue Valley? If so, email us a 300- to 500-word story about... » Read more X You can be a travel writer Do you have a favorite destination or scenic drive that’s within shouting distance of the Rogue Valley? If so, email us a 300- to 500-word story about it that includes directions, and send pictures if you have them, to Mail Tribune features editor David Smigelski at [email protected] » Social News Editor's Note: Day Trippin' is a recurring feature that gives readers a chance to play tour guide and tell us about a nearby getaway. In the beginning of July, 13 of us took a family trip to a treehouse. It took us a little over an hour to drive from the Rogue Valley to Out'n'About Treesort, a bed-and-breakfast near Cave Junction where the rooms are literally up in the trees. The getaway in the hills exceeded our expectations. We found 15 treehouses with cozy beds and ample room for any size group on 36 acres of pasture and woods. This was our idea of "glamping" (glamour camping) at its finest. The aroma of fresh-baked muffins, sweet cinnamon rolls, quiche, waffles and many other homemade treats were a reason to wake up. After breakfast we found ziplines, horseback riding, a natural, clear pond for swimming, along with trails, volleyball, an outside kitchen and a communal campfire where we got to meet other glampers and make s'mores after the sun went down. There's even a rope swing high in the trees, where the old days can flood your memory as your family pushes you higher and higher. The rustic beauty and amazing food kept us happy and relaxed all day. The employees were more than favorable as they helped us maneuver around the family dining area in the lodge to partake of the amazing breakfast each morning, or to find a place indoors for a quiet talk or meal later in the day. None of us wanted to leave, which was the only complaint heard. Our group rented two houses. One was called the Mastree, which is 47 feet off the ground and can sleep six. It also has a deck at the top of the stairs where a few more can sleep if needed. Our other rental was called the Elementree, which is built on stilts 16 feet off the ground unsupported by any trees. All of the treehouses are reached by climbing a spiral staircase and walking across suspension bridges to the accommodations. The smaller treehouses sleep two to four people and the larger ones can sleep five to eight, according to a video on the resort's website. Beds range from bunk beds to queens and kings, and all the units have electricity and mini refrigerators. To get there, take I-5 north to Grants Pass exit 58 and drive on Highway 199 for 28 miles to Cave Junction. A half mile south of Cave Junction, turn left on Rockydale Road. Go 7.5 miles to the stop sign, and turn left on Waldo Road. Go about a mile, and turn right on Takilma Road. In 2.5 miles, turn left on Page Creek Road and go about 1/4 mile. When you see mailboxes and 300 Page Creek Road, turn left on the gravel road, and take it to the end. For details, see http://treehouses.com/joomla/ or call 541-592-2208. Lois Jorgensen lives in Ashland. By Lois Jorgensen for the Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Lois Jorgensen for the Mail Tribune Posted Jul. 18, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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