The Tree Circle is a green gathering area for children made by planting trees in a circle. For children, the Tree Circle becomes a magical place for dramatic play, quiet retreat, or lively nature exploration. For teachers and parents it becomes a shady grove for snacks and stories. The trees create a sweet spot that changes during the seasons and grows over time. This article presents eight basic steps in building a tree circle: (1) Decide where to plant the Tree Circle; (2) Select what kind of trees; (3) Decide on size; (4) Decide on number of trees; (5) Imagine benches and ground cover; (6) Get the trees; (7) Plant the trees; and (8) Install extras.