A rare opportunity to acquire one of the world's most unique and internationally recognized eco-tourism businesses.
Free Spirit Spheres is an award-winning and globally publicized treehouse accommodation concept featuring handcrafted spherical treehouses suspended within forest canopies. Established more than 20 years ago, the business has earned worldwide recognition through major travel publications, television features and extensive international media coverage, generating significant brand awareness and attracting visitors from around the globe.
Unlike traditional treehouse resorts, the spherical accommodations are fully constructed off-site and carefully installed within forest environments, minimizing environmental impact while creating a truly distinctive guest experience. The business combines luxury eco-accommodation, innovative biomimetic design, and a highly respected global brand.
Included in the sale are the original handcrafted accommodation spheres, supporting guest facilities, website, customer database, goodwill, and substantial international media exposure. The business is highly relocatable and can be re-established in a suitable forest environment with supporting infrastructure.
The current owners are retiring and seeking a buyer who can continue developing this iconic tourism concept.
**Location**
Currently operating near Qualicum Bay on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, approximately one hour north of Nanaimo. The business operates from a rural forest setting that appeals to eco-tourists, adventure travelers, couples, and international visitors seeking a unique nature-based accommodation experience.
The business is fully relocatable and has reportedly received interest from municipalities and tourism authorities seeking to attract the attraction to their regions.
**Premises Details**
The business currently operates from a leased five-acre forest property featuring:
Multiple suspended spherical treehouse accommodations
Purpose-built bathroom and shower facilities
Central kitchen and guest amenities
Sauna facilities
Workshop and operational infrastructure
Large log home accommodation
Forest setting with pond and natural surroundings
The accommodation structures are designed to minimally impact the forest. The entire resort can be dismantled and relocated to a new site. The spheres are light enough and strong enough to be picked up and moved with a small crane or a winch or even a come along.
**Competition / Market Position**
The business occupies a highly specialized niche and is believed to be the original and only manufacturer of spherical treehouse accommodations worldwide. The distinctive design, extensive media coverage and established brand create substantial barriers to entry for competitors.
The business has been featured in numerous international travel publications and is frequently listed among the world's most unique accommodation experiences.
**Expansion Potential**
Significant opportunities exist for future growth, including:
Deployment of three additional completed/refurbished spheres already available for installation
Expansion into new tourism destinations
Development of additional accommodation units
Franchise or licensing opportunities
Guided tours and educational experiences
Wedding and photography venue services
Merchandise and branded product sales
Continued manufacture and sale of spherical treehouses
Management estimates that a fully developed five-sphere operation could generate annual revenues of approximately $400,000-$450,000 CAD, with further upside through additional accommodation offerings and tourism activities.
**Living Accommodation**
A substantial two-storey log home of approximately 2,400 sq. ft. is currently associated with the operation, featuring:
Wood heating
Well water
Septic system
Rural forest setting
Wildlife surroundings
Availability of living accommodation will depend on future site arrangements. The resort must be moved before it can expand, all of the required facilities are in place to increase the room availability by 60%.
**Employees**
Owner-operated with part-time cleaning staff and operational support.
**Trading Hours**
Accommodation operation functions year-round with booking enquiries handled between 9:00am and 8:00pm.
**Support & Training**
Comprehensive transition support available, including:
Tree rigging and installation techniques
Sphere maintenance procedures
Operational systems training
Introduction to specialist contractors and climber-riggers
Guidance on relocation and re-establishment of the business
The current owner is willing to assist with a smooth handover to ensure continued success.
**Reasons to Buy**
Resort must be moved to expand.
Globally recognized tourism brand
Over 20 years of operating history
Highly distinctive and defensible concept
Extensive international media exposure
Strong eco-tourism and experiential travel appeal
Relocatable business model
Additional accommodation units available for expansion
Proven revenue-generating operation
Significant growth opportunities
Lifestyle business in the thriving adventure tourism sector
**Reason for Sale**
Retirement and desire to pursue travel opportunities.
