User:BCAP/Spirit Nest

A Spirit Nest is an artistic, inhabitable, intricately hand-woven human nest made mostly of eucalyptus harvested from local forests in Big Sur, California created by interdisciplinary artist and designer Jayson Fann. Spirit Nests are created by invitation and/or commission of the communities, institutions and property owners where they stand. Each nest is a one of a kind interactive and functional art sculpture that is intended for people of all ages. There are many different layouts depending upon the desires of the artist or those commissioning the pieces but they generally consist of one spherical or egg-shaped, woven orb rested on top of a cylindrical base. This cylindrical base often times acts as a first-floor, enclosed, seating area. The main spherical nest section most times has a ladder leading up to it but in some more recent designs, large ~1200 lb. trunk pieces, standing upright and cut to different heights, act as steps. The floor of the interior of the nest section is generally lined with pillows or a mattress and utilized as a mediation, sleeping, camping or resting space as well as a play space for children. Spirit Nests vary in size anywhere from a 7-15 feet interior diameter and stand 10-20 feet tall. The final stage of completing the nest is creating a spiraling wreath on the front.

There are 11 spirit nests in Monterey County, California and 40 throughout the US at private residences and publicly in:
 * Carmel, California
 * The Esalen Institute - Big Sur, California
 * Treebones Resort - Big Sur
 * Post Ranch Inn - Big Sur
 * Harden Ranch Apartments - Salinas, California