The Highland Retreat is our flagship activity centre, and it's built at a scale that needs a bit of planning before it arrives — this guide covers the real dimensions and where it tends to work best in a home.
The real numbers
The Highland Retreat stands 196.9cm tall with a 208.8cm footprint width, putting it firmly in floor-to-ceiling statement-piece territory rather than a corner accessory. It includes a treehouse-style penthouse with a window and ventilation slats, a built-in exercise wheel, an angled sisal-surfaced ramp/slide, and multiple tiered platforms, all built from solid natural wood in warm birch tones.
Where it works best
Given the footprint, the Highland Retreat suits a room corner or wall run with a clear 210cm-ish width rather than a tight alcove — measure the space before ordering, including ceiling clearance for the treehouse penthouse. Because the design includes a built-in exercise wheel, it also benefits from a bit of extra clearance in front for a cat to approach and use it freely.
Who it's suited for
It's designed with Maine Coons and other large breeds' size and activity levels in mind, particularly cats that are naturally curious and physically active — the exercise wheel and ramp/slide give an active cat more to do than platforms alone. For multi-cat households, the generous footprint gives more than one cat room to use it without constant competition for the same perch.
Compare it against our other towers in the Maine Coon Collection, or see why large cats need more vertical space for the reasoning behind floor-to-ceiling designs like this one.
FAQ
How much space does the Highland Retreat need?
Plan for roughly 210cm of width and just under 2m of height, plus a little extra clearance in front for the exercise wheel and ramp.
Is the Highland Retreat suitable for multiple cats?
Its generous footprint and multiple tiered platforms make it a reasonable choice for multi-cat households, though exact suitability depends on how many cats and how they get along.