Crossville, Tennessee: The Minister's Tree House (Gone)

No signs to get you there but you are obviously welcome from the minute you park. Well volunteered, had snacks and sodas available for minor cost. Picnic tables there for eating in the shade. Great "rest stop" right by highway :)

I was so impressed with Horace's vision that I created the stained glass window that is installed in the sanctuary on the 3rd floor.

It took me 2 years just to decide what it would look like. After much prayer, I began the design, with plans for Jesus to be in the clouds praying over the earth. But as the last pieces were being cut, I changed my mind and put him in the garden as he was in scripture (Gethsemene). When Horace saw it, he became very excited and asked whether I had heard what he called his place. He then asked me to look out the window and down into his garden. There, spelled out in irises, was "JESUS." He then told me the name was "Jesus in the garden."

I believe I had been divinely directed, just as Horace was.

We first visited this treehouse in November 2010. We enjoyed it so much we made plans to bring all of our grandchildren back. We returned in June 2011 with one of our grandsons. He was in awe. We spent about an hour going through the house, and my grandson would have been very happy to stay longer.

The caretaker explained to us some of the "improvements" that were in the planning stages. We like the treehouse just the way it is, and we are glad that we have had a chance to enjoy it in its current state.

The treehouse is amazing! It is several stories tall. My only advice is to wear tennis shoes because of all of the steps and various levels.

This is a wonderful place for young and old. Even with the heat spell, it was cool enough inside to enjoy the day. We were happy to meet and talk with Horace Burgess and learn about future plans for the tree house.