Willow Teepee: Living in the Living Swamp

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In 2021 I purchased 3.3 acres of wetland in Wurtsboro, NY in order to explore living willow architecture. I planted a teepee of living willow on this site, the outlines of which are depicted in yellow below.

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This structure is formed around a wooden deck sealed with natural pine tar.