Story Book Trail
🌿 The Ugly Elder Storybook Trail
Follow the winding forest path where story and nature intertwine.
Along this enchanted trail at EarthJOY Treehouse Village, pages from The Ugly Elder come to life among the trees. Each stop reveals a new scene, blending Shelly and Bill Byrne’s imaginative storytelling with the living world around you.
The journey invites both children and grown-ups to slow down, listen, and see the forest with new eyes — noticing the hidden beauty in what might first appear “ordinary.” Through the lens of the humble Box Elder tree, you’ll discover a message of belonging, transformation, and resilience woven into every leaf and whisper of wind.
📖 Why Buy the Book to Go Along With the Trail
The trail gives you glimpses of The Ugly Elder’s magic — but the book holds its heart.
When you bring the book along, you’ll:
Follow the full story from beginning to end, deepening your connection with each stop on the trail.
Unlock secret scavenger clues and hidden symbols that only make sense with the story in hand.
Enjoy nature invitations and reflection prompts not posted on the trail — perfect for family connection or quiet journaling in the woods.
Discover Box Elder facts and folklore that reveal the tree’s true beauty and strength.
Take home a keepsake of your visit — a story that lives on long after you’ve left the forest.
Many guests say walking the trail with the book feels like stepping inside a living story — where imagination, nature, and heart all meet.
Signed copies are available to purchase online, during your treehouse stay, or at a Open House
