Where Sound Meets Nature: ELAC Partners with Fort Treehouse at Hårtwood
At ELAC, we believe that great sound belongs in thoughtful spaces — places where design, environment, and experience come together. That’s why we’re thrilled to share our recent collaboration with Fort Treehouse Co., bringing intentional listening to a one-of-a-kind destination deep in the woods of Ontario, Canada.
Nestled in the Haliburton Highlands, Hårtwood — Fort Treehouse’s flagship property — is a boutique, off-grid treehouse hotel that reimagines how we connect with nature through architecture, sustainability, and design. Surrounded by a protected 500-acre nature reserve and rooted in minimalist, immersive design, Hårtwood invites guests to slow down, reset, and experience place with all their senses.
As part of this collaboration, we installed ELAC Adsum ConneX speakers alongside the Miracord 50 turntable inside each of the three architectural treehouses. These integrated vinyl audio setups were selected and designed to complement the natural materials, light, and stillness of the spaces — all while delivering refined, intentional sound that enhances every moment of a stay.
Whether it’s the warm crackle of a favourite record accompanying morning light through forest canopies, or a quiet evening listening session after a day of exploring, this setup brings the joy of intentional listening into a place built for presence and calm.
Fort Treehouse’s emphasis on low-impact design, sustainable technology, and connection to the wild aligns with ELAC’s own values of craftsmanship and purposeful performance. Together, we’ve created an experience where design, sound, and nature meet — inviting guests not just to hear sound, but to feel it within the forest.
Experience sound in its purest form — surrounded by nature.
Here is a quote from Fort about the collaboration:
"At Fort, every decision we make ladders back to one thing: our mission to bring humans and nature together through conscious treehouse design and immersive wilderness experiences. We build spaces that prioritize connection - to self, to others, and to the wild.
That mission drives our partnerships too. We work with people who care deeply about design, detail, and the kind of craftsmanship that does not just stand out - it stands the test of time.
Which brings us to ELAC.
We are very inspired by ELAC's approach to audio: refined, intentional, and engineered to elevate every space it touches. The balance of design and performance makes it a natural fit for our latest and most ambitious project to date - Hartwood.
Opening September 2025, Hartwood is a small-scale luxury hotel made up of three architectural treehouses and a central gathering space, nestled deep in the Ontario woods. Everything is solar-powered and off-grid, yet every experience is rich with detail, story, and elevated comfort.
We are bringing together a tight circle of collaborators who share our values: bold design, low impact, and high intention. There is nothing else like it in Canada. And that is exactly the point."
Photos provided by Fort Treehouse Co. and Ian Patterson. Please visit their respective websites for more information.