Spirit Nest Price List
Below is a description of how I make the nest followed by a price list.
Thank you for your interest in commissioning a spirit nest. Each nest is a one of a kind interactive and functional art sculpture that is intended for people of all ages.
The nests are made from tree branches that are harvested from local forests. I do this with great respect and care for the trees Therefore it is important to choose the branches and carefully cut them so that the tree is not damaged. The best branches come from the top of the tree as they are more mature, strong, and have unique spiraling shapes sculpted by wind and time. I often have to climb to the top of a tree to harvest these branches.
After I harvest the wood I use a machete to remove the leaves from the
branches. I then disperse the leaves in a safe location to minimize any fire danger on the forest floor.
usually takes four to five days with the
assistance of two to three people.
At the building location, I unload the wood and separate it out by size. It is then that I begin building the nest. The process consists of fitting the puzzle of branches into a flowing form that integrates structural integrity with artistic flow . I use tension by bending the wood and counter sunk screws that are virtually invisible to ensure a strong structure.
This is a half nest you see. I load the nest at this stage because the completed nest is too heavy for me to lift or roll without a crane. I finish the full sphere on the trailer.
I then begin making the nest base that supports the nest off the ground.
The base needs to be strong enough to support as much as two thousand pounds of wet wood and people. I engineer the base using strategic cross bracing and lag bolts that are placed to be unseen. This creates a completely natural appearance, as if the nest grew into its form.
This is my nest building crew Merran Dub from India, Jayson Fann, and Catroy Gates from Louisiana.
The base is placed on the trailer with the nest. In this picture you see them both ready to be transported to the location where they will be installed. On some occasions I build the nest completely on site if shipping is not possible or the location does not permit a crane.
Once we arrived at the location I attach heavy straps around the base and lift it into position with a two ton crane. In some cases I will lift the nest over a house to place it in a backyard, by the side of a river, or overlooking the ocean on a cliff edge.
This nest is in Pebble Beach, CA. The base is extremely strong and was set on level ground.
Then the Nest is lifted and placed perfectly on top of the base.
Most of the crane operators ask to have a picture taken with the nest to show their family, perhaps its not the average day for a crane operator. This nest above is at a private residence in Carmel, California.
It is at this point that I begin to connect the base with the nest. This secures the nest and merges the two forms into one complete structure. This takes several days with a crew and a lot more wood. This particular nest is at the Treebones resort in Big Sur, CA.
The final stage of completing the nest is creating the spiraling wreath on the front of the nest, installing an exterior grade woven mat so that you can sit comfortably in the nest and making a ladder. Notice the spiraling pattern on the inside of the nest as well as the outside. This is a small nest built for the Natural History Museum in Pacific Grove, CA.
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By purchasing a spirit nest you are helping to sponsor the Big Sur Spirit Garden's international arts and cultural initiatives that present hundreds of world class artists annually.
If you would like to read further about Spirit Nests please click on the links below.
www.pineconearchive.com/090320PCfp.pdf
http://rawinspirations.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/big-sur-spirit-garden-faith-rivera-on-music-of-awakening/livepage.apple.com
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/surveys/survey-would-you-sleep-in-human- nest-090790
http://www.treebonesresort.com/
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Price Estimates
The price of the Spirit Nest includes contracting a crane to lift the nest on location and start-to-finish installation including interior cushions. Keep in mind that I can custom make Nest's for your price range. Shipping is a separate price quote. A travel and accommodations quote will apply in long distance commissions.
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Indoor Love Seat Nest $4,000
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Six person, low to ground Nest $8,000
As you can see, you can stand in this nest. Having it lower the ground makes it easier for elders to get in and out of as well. I also consider fit in environments where height is a consideration.
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Six person, twelve foot tall Nest $8,000
This nest has a understory that serves as an additional space for kids to play under. It's basically the same size as the Nest above but it is built up higher which requires more engineering and wood. This particular nest was made from oak.
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Eight person, Nest twelve feet tall $11,000
This nest is woven with less density. It is more of a oval shape. You can fit a double futon and it sleeps two people comfortably.
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Ten person Nest $13,000
Like the nest above this nest has a more oval shape that allows for a full queen size futon to be places inside. The wood used is a combination of plum, willow, pecan, and eucalyptus. The bottom of the nest is a complete space in and of itself. This nest lives on the Colorado River just outside of Austin, Texas on private property. _____________________________________________________________________________
10 person Nest intricately woven $15,000
This nest required a large quantity of wood and a lot of weaving. It's extremely strong as a result of using thicker branches. You can rent out this nest by the night at the Treebones resort in Big Sur,California.
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Ten Person Nest $15,000
This nest is at personal residence in Carmel, CA. The pebble path leading to the nest and circular space that frames the base adds a beautiful touch to the piece. We celebrated the completion of this nest with a wonderful party featuring a Congolese Dance company performance.
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Twenty Person Nest 20,000
These nests need to be created on site because they exceed the width of the highway and can only be transported by a helicopter. This Nest is at the Esalen Institute and was created for the first Esalen International Arts Festival. This nest has a second level that you can climb up to.
This nest was created for a family whose home overlooked the Pacific Ocean and is really huge. Its hard to really understand the size from this picture but the nest can easily hold thirty people. The view looking out the double spiraling openings is amazing.
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For more information please call me and we can discuss your particular interests in a Nest. I can custom make any shape or idea I look forward to working with you!
Jayson Fann
831-238-1056
