This historic Silver Maple tree, originally planted at the Boise Assayers Office in the late 1800s, was 

removed in the summer of 2022 due to disease. River Valley Woodworks purchased the log from the 

tree service company because of its hollow center and excellent shape. Although we had no specific 

customer in mind, we began building it into a tree house by grinding the log smooth on the inside and 

building a door and two windows. Soon afterwards we discovered that the Star City Concil wanted an 

artistic playground piece and our Silver Maple tree house had a forever home. We continued and 

finished the project, craning it into place at the River House in Star, ID in January of 2023.  Come tour 

the Keebler House or Elf House today!