About Us
Tree Tents craft award-winning structures, redefining how we experience the great outdoors. Meticulously designed and crafted in the English countryside, each creation blends beauty, comfort and sustainability.
From the iconic Tree Tent, gracefully suspended in the canopies, to innovative designs for dining, wild bathing and nature immersion, we set the standard for elevated outdoor experiences. Our structures deliver a breath-taking experience, inspiring a closer connection to our woodlands and wild places.
Our Story
In the words of our founder and Innovation and Design Director, Jason Thawley...
"As a young child I spent hours scaling the trees of my local woodland; discovering their rich habitat and enjoying the sense of freedom I found high in the canopy. Woodlands were, and remain, an integral part of my life. As I grew into adulthood they became a place to disconnect, unwind and ground myself.
This connection continued to influence my work as an engineer and industrial designer to the point where designing creatively engineered small space structures to immerse people in nature and the great outdoors became my passion and vocation.
Working alongside talented friends in aerospace and automotive engineering I was introduced to a mix of skills that couldn’t be wasted on the norm. Taking a focus on precision engineering, traditional craftsmanship and my own desire to connect people to the outdoors through design, we spent three years designing a suspended tree house that works with nature rather than building against or around it."
Following the momentum from a feature on George Clarke's Amazing Spaces, the increasing importance of digitally detoxing and a rise in popularity of luxury camping, Tree Tents brings something a bit different to the wilderness scene.
Whether you dream of building a full eco-resort high in the tree tops, want to expand your site’s accommodation offering or are after a private retreat, we believe everyone deserves to experience life off the beaten track.
Our collection features a range of wilderness structures and accessories, with an array of customisable options to make it your own. We can also support in bringing your vision to life by giving you a hand with planning, site design, off grid infrastructure and much more.
Meet the Team
Our dedicated team of wilderness lovers are primarily based out of the Tree Tents workshop in the Sussex countryside, birthplace of our structures and ideas.
Jason Thawley
Jodie Ashborn
Nigel Lax
Will James
Shira Rossiter
Amsy Reeves
Jackson Cowley
Lois Gantley
Willy Roe
Sean Kennedy
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Jason Thawley
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An award-winning sustainable designer, Jason’s background in engineering, product design and small space architecture brings an efficient and methodical approach to structure and site design with a highly creative edge.
The mastermind of our flagship Tree Tent, he is focused on all things design; from structure to site, alongside guest experience, planning and vision.
Get in touch: jason@treetents.co.uk
Jodie Ashborn
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With a background in interior architecture, Jodie manages the strategic operations for Tree Tents. Her key skills include project management, production processes and client relations. As Tree Tents scales into a new era, she brings heart and methodical thinking to the fore.
Considering the materiality and experience of spaces, she works closely with the production team to bridge their accomplishments with the strategic efforts of the whole. Solidifying a strong and long-lasting relationships with our clients, she supports each project from planning to implementation.
Get in touch: jodie@treetents.co.uk
Nigel Lax
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Nigel’s experience in multi-let industrial investment and development, alongside his role as Director of pan-European operating investor MARCOL, brings a strategic and entrepreneurial approach to our partner developments.
He is focused on business development, partner relationships, financial modelling and planning.
Will James
Production Manager, Will, previously owned his own furniture design company and has a background of management within an international events agency.
He brings a healthy mix of carpentry expertise and operational know how. He ensures Tree Tents is constantly striving for efficiency in production as well as delivering our products to the highest possible standard.
Shira Rossiter
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With more than 10 years of experience in marketing, design and user experience, Shira works closely with the team to help the stories behind Tree Tents sing.
Impassioned by helping campsite, land and business owners elevate their spaces, she dedicates time to developing a deep-rooted understanding of the outdoors industry and the people that make it what it is. She is focused on experience, and consistently works to make the journey of our clients and end users as smooth, simple and beneficial as it can be.
Get in touch: shira@treetents.co.uk
Amsy Reeves
With a diverse background starting in fashion textiles and moving onto marine canvas. Amsy has honed a unique blend of skills that merge creative design with practical application. This dual expertise allows for the creation of innovative, high-quality products. Passionate about sustainable practices, Amsy is dedicated to integrating eco-friendly materials and techniques into their work, striving to make a positive impact on the industry and the environment.
Get in touch: amsy@treetents.co.uk
Jackson Cowley
An avid climber with a great passion for all things outdoors, Jackson constantly embraces the thrill of adventure.
Creating our structures in the East Sussex workshop, he considers Tree Tents to be "the perfect environment to hone my skills and share my passion for the wilderness".
Lois Gantley
As Production Administrator at Tree Tents International, Lois streamlines production processes and ensures operational efficiency. With a rich background in administration, business and product development roles, she brings a wealth of experience and a creative touch to her work.
In addition to her role at Tree Tents, Lois owns a fragrance and skincare business, demonstrating her dedication to both operational excellence and innovation.
Get in touch: lois@treetents.co.uk
Willy Roe
As previous Chairman of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Willy has achieved recognition including a CBE for his public services within the environmental and renewable sectors.
Championing Scotland and the beautiful spaces it encompasses, he brings this passion to developing key relationships with landowners across the region.
His key focuses include partner relations, planning, Scotland specific location developments, projects & policies. He is also owner of the beautiful Highland Hangout, where visitors can look out across the Scottish landscape from a Tree Tent or Fuselage.
Get in touch: willyroe@gmail.com
Sean Kennedy
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A Canadian Army Veteran and avid outdoorsman, with a background in carpentry, mechanical engineering and manufacturing.
As the Tree Tent Production Coordinator, he utilizes his experience and the visions of the designers and production team to provide a unified and comprehensive source for the production and installation of Tree Tent products. You’ll find him either helping with the R&D of our structures or in the workshop getting his hands dirty.
When he’s not tinkering - or kayaking - he runs his own design and 3D printing farm and consults on engineering projects.
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Feb is our most regular canine team member, cheering us on every step of the Tree Tents way.
Sustainability
There is nothing like the power of the outdoors to recharge and rejuvenate the soul. We are fanatic about our forests, passionate about sharing authentic experiences and enabling adventure that doesn’t cost the earth.
Like our own well-being, our woodlands need to be protected, and that ethos drives everything we do.
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Knowing where our materials come from ensures they are responsibly and locally sourced, 100% recyclable and of the highest quality.
Each structure is built bespoke and to order by experts in the UK, using a clever modular system that means we can make any needed repairs without replacing the entire structure.
By delivering structures that are prefabricated and which we have specially designed to flat-pack down, we dramatically reduce their carbon footprint in production, transport and installation.
Having minimised our carbon footprint as much as possible, we then partner with community projects to fund the planting of new trees where they’re needed most.
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Got a beautiful spot for an off-grid cabin?
We create unique and architecturally amazing installations which celebrate the great outdoors. We are ready to share our holistic expertise in design, planning, site creation, structure production and site management with clients who are looking to elevate their space.
If you own or work with land and are exploring how to generate extra revenue or start an exciting new business venture, partnering with Tree Tents is the perfect solution.
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