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Halvor's Stained Glass Treehouse Ornament
Halvor's Stained Glass Treehouse Ornament
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Halvor's Stained Glass Treehouse Ornament
Made by hand in Grand Marais, Minnesota · the final collection
Six little treehouses, cut from real stained glass
Only 418 left – then the studio closes for good
“For 24 Christmases these only went on our own tree. Now I’d like them on yours.” – Halvor
“Every one of these is a copy of a treehouse that really stands in the woods behind our house. I built the real ones with a hammer and the small ones with a glass cutter. The small ones were always harder.”
Halvor Brekke, glassmaker, 74
What arrives at your door
✓1 stained glass treehouse ornament in the design you choose
✓A fine gold-tone hanging chain, already attached – ready for the tree
✓Ordering more than one? Pick a different design for each ornament in the selector above
The six treehouses – and who they were made for
The Fairy Door Oak
For Linnea, the first grandchild, who was sure fairies lived behind the round door. Green glass leaves, a little stone staircase and a fairy resting on the steps.
The Acorn House
For Owen, who came home every fall with his pockets full of acorns. A golden acorn cottage on an oak branch, with a balcony and two glass acorns.
The Snowy Pine Lookout
For Elias, who wanted to watch the Northern Lights from his own window. Snow on every branch, a star in the window and a tiny brass telescope.
The Autumn Maple
For Greta, born in October when the maples along the shore turn red. A spiral staircase winds up the trunk to a house in the fiery leaves.
The Twin Treehouses
For Jonah and Clara, who wanted their own houses but hated being apart. Two houses, one rope bridge and a blue glass creek underneath.
The Moonlit Willow
For Solveig, Halvor’s late wife, who read in her willow until the moon came up. Violet and teal leaves, a pearly crescent moon, and her seat on it.
How Halvor builds a treehouse in glass
No. 01
Cut piece by piece
Every leaf, window and piece of bark is cut by hand from sheet glass – amber, emerald, cobalt, violet.
No. 02
The church-window method
The edges are wrapped in thin copper foil and soldered together, the same technique Halvor used for 30 years restoring church windows.
No. 03
Seams that become branches
The solder lines aren’t hidden – they are the branches, the railings, the roof lines. That is what gives every treehouse its shape.
No. 04
A warm gold finish
A gold patina over the metal lines makes each ornament look like it has hung on a family tree for years, even on its first Christmas.
No. 05
Tiny details
A brass telescope, little lanterns, a fairy, a staircase that really winds around the trunk. The details are what people point at first.
No. 06
It glows on the tree
Tree lights shine through the glass, so the leaves sparkle and the little windows light up amber. Painted plastic can’t do that.
“Glass-look” ornament vs. Halvor’s treehouse
| Printed “glass-look” | Halvor’s treehouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Printed acrylic or plastic | Real stained glass and metal |
| In tree light | Flat picture, no glow | Light shines through every leaf |
| Shape | Flat cut-out | Built piece by piece, with real depth |
| Story | None | Every design is a real treehouse |
| After 10 years | Print fades, scratches | Glass keeps its color |
How to hang it so it glows
1Unpack it carefully and hold it by the chain, not by the leaves.
2Hang it on a sturdy branch, a little inside the tree, close to a string of lights.
3Switch on the tree lights at dusk and watch the windows light up. After Christmas, it looks lovely in a sunny window too.
Made by hand in Grand Marais, Minnesota
Halvor Brekke has worked with glass since 1974, first on church windows across northern Minnesota, later in the small studio in his garage above Lake Superior. Every one of these ornaments was cut and soldered at that workbench, from the last sheets of glass in his rack. On November 30, he closes the studio for good. His granddaughter Linnea keeps shipping until the last ornament has found a home.
– Halvor
Perfect for
Questions people ask
How big is it?
About 4 inches tall and 3½ inches wide, plus the chain. Big enough to be noticed on the tree, small enough to sit among the branches.
Is it really glass?
Yes. Real glass pieces joined with copper foil and solder, finished with a gold patina. You can see and feel every seam.
Which one should I choose?
Most people pick the design that matches someone they love – the stargazer, the acorn collector, the twins, or the Moonlit Willow in memory of someone special.
Will there be more?
No. This is the final collection from Halvor’s studio. When the 418 are gone, there won’t be any more.
90-day money-back guarantee
Hang it on your tree and see it glow. If it doesn’t win you over, send it back within 90 days and get your money back.
Care: This is real glass – hang it on a sturdy branch and keep it away from little hands and tail-wagging dogs. Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Store it wrapped in tissue between Christmases.
Product details
| Size | Approx. 4 in tall × 3½ in wide (approx. 10 × 9 cm), plus chain |
| Material | Stained glass, copper foil and solder, gold-tone patina |
| Hanging | Fine gold-tone chain, attached |
| Designs | Fairy Door Oak, Acorn House, Snowy Pine Lookout, Autumn Maple, Twin Treehouses, Moonlit Willow |
| Made by | Halvor Brekke, Grand Marais, Minnesota |
| Shipping | Ships within 1–2 business days |
| Guarantee | 90-day money-back guarantee |
The Final Collection
The Final Collection
A message from Halvor:
For 24 Christmases, these ornaments only ever went on our own family tree. On November 30, I'm closing my studio for good. These 418 are the last I will ever make. Every one was cut, foiled and soldered by hand at my workbench in Grand Marais, from the last sheets of glass in my rack.
My granddaughter Linnea will keep shipping them after I lock the door, until the very last one has found a home.
When they're gone, they're gone.
Free Shipping
Free Shipping
Free shipping across the US
- Ships within 1–2 business days (UPS / USPS)
- Insured: every package is fully insured
- Wrapped by hand and padded so the glass arrives safe and sound
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Linnea personally replies to every single email – as fast as she possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to say hi to Halvor, we're here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ET)
Email: info@backroad-goods.com
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Of course. We stand behind everything in our shop 100%. If the ornament doesn't win you over, just send us an email within 90 days and we'll make it right – no hassle, no headaches.