A treehouse is a sanctuary for the imagination, nestled atop something that is forever branching out in all directions. And yet, even as it reaches toward the heavens, the tree and treehouse alike are firmly rooted, creating an enduring sense of place. This is the essence of our endeavor. TReehouse Magazine will serve as a sanctuary for writers and artists—a place where they can share with readers their stories and visions, reflect on the potential of our communities and contemplate the gaps between our present condition and our highest ideals. We are especially committed to nurturing new and emerging writers of all ages, in the belief that as they develop, they will serve as counterweights in a culture that all too often marginalizes art and the life of the mind. Above all, by bring readers, writers and artists together, we want to help quench what poet Tim Seibles calls “our thirst for genuine human community.”