our roots

Hi there! We’re the faces behind Whiskey Woods—Darin and Lisa, recently retired educators who traded classrooms and ballfields for treehouses and trail maps. After 31 years of coaching college baseball (Darin) and a career as a high school art teacher (Lisa), we officially stepped away from our day jobs in May 2024 to chase a dream: creating peaceful, design-driven spaces where people can truly relax and reconnect.
 

We raised our three now-grown kids in Maryville, Missouri, and we’re (not-so-patiently) waiting for the next chapter - grandkids! Lisa grew up near Kansas City, and Darin is originally from Minnesota. These days, we spend our time designing short-term rentals, building new projects, and traveling whenever possible. We do this because we love it and because it funds our passion for discovering beautiful places around the world.
 

Whiskey Woods Treehouses was born from a desire to blend nature’s calm with a sense of elevated comfort. Nestled on 30+ wooded acres in the Lake of the Ozarks, our two treehouses: Bourbonhaus and On the Rocks - are cozy, curated escapes for couples who want something a little off the beaten path. Whether you’re soaking under the stars, sipping coffee on the deck, or hiking down to the water’s edge, we hope your time here feels special, still, and just a bit unforgettable.