Foreverbed’s most ambitious mattress ever is handcrafted in the Ozarks using alpaca fleece, graphite Talalay latex, Serene foam, nano coils, Belgian silk and wool damask, and a deeply personal inspiration drawn from Isaiah 40:31.
There are expensive mattresses.
And then there are mattresses built with almost no concern for what they are supposed to cost.
The Foreverbed Aerie belongs in the second category.
With configurations reaching approximately $36,000, The Aerie is one of the most exclusive mattresses Foreverbed has ever created. It is individually built to order in the Ozarks and represents a simple idea:
What happens if we stop designing a mattress to hit a price point and instead try to build the best mattress we know how to build?
The answer became The Aerie.
Why Is It Called The Aerie?
An aerie is the nest or home of an eagle, typically found high above the ground.
That symbolism has special meaning at Foreverbed.
The green eagle that has become part of the Foreverbed identity was inspired by Isaiah 40:31:
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.”
The idea behind The Aerie is rooted in that same message of rest, renewal, strength and perspective.
Sleep is not simply the absence of activity. Great rest should restore us.
The Aerie was designed around that belief.
“The Aerie is more than a mattress,” says Foreverbed founder Brian Croft. “It is a statement of what rest can mean when it’s crafted without compromise. Every layer reflects our belief that real luxury is found in peace, comfort and restoration.”
What Makes a $36,000 Mattress Different?
The obvious question is also the right one:
What could possibly make a mattress worth $36,000?
It starts with materials.
The Aerie brings together components rarely found in a single mattress, including:
Alpaca Fleece
Multiple layers of natural alpaca fleece create an exceptionally plush sleeping surface while helping regulate temperature.
Alpaca is prized for its softness, loft and ability to insulate without creating the heavy, stuffy feeling associated with many traditional cushioning materials.
Graphite Talalay Latex
Talalay latex provides a completely different feel than traditional memory foam.
It is buoyant, responsive and resilient, allowing the mattress to relieve pressure while immediately responding as the sleeper changes position.
The graphite-infused latex used in The Aerie is also engineered to help move heat away from the sleeping surface.
Serene Foam
Rather than relying entirely on conventional viscoelastic memory foam, The Aerie incorporates Serene foam, an advanced open-cell comfort material engineered for pressure relief, airflow and responsiveness.
It contours to the body without creating the deeply trapped sensation associated with some memory foams.
Nano Coils
Tiny individually responsive coils create another layer of suspension within the mattress.
These nano coils react to extremely small changes in pressure, allowing the surface of the bed to adapt continuously as the sleeper moves.
Instead of relying on one thick piece of foam for comfort, The Aerie uses multiple responsive materials working together.
Zoned Nested Innerspring Support
At the core of The Aerie is a zoned nested pocketed innerspring system designed to provide different levels of support across the body.
The nested coil construction creates an exceptionally dense support structure while allowing each spring to respond independently.
The result is support that feels substantial without feeling rigid.
Belgian Silk and Wool Damask
The sleeping surface is finished with an elegant Belgian silk and wool damask fabric selected to complement the natural materials underneath it.
It is a fitting exterior for a mattress designed to look and feel as distinctive as its construction.
More Than Expensive Materials
It would be easy to simply stack expensive materials inside a mattress and call it luxury.
That isn't the goal.
A great mattress has to accomplish several things simultaneously.
It needs to relieve pressure without allowing the body to sink too deeply.
It needs to support the spine without feeling hard.
It needs to breathe.
It needs to respond when you move.
And it needs to continue performing years after the initial showroom experience.
Those requirements often compete with one another.
The challenge is not simply choosing great materials.
The challenge is making them work together.
That is where the layering, coil architecture and hand-finishing of The Aerie become important.
More Than 100 Hours of Handcraftsmanship
Every Aerie is individually built rather than produced as a conventional high-volume mattress.
Depending on the configuration, more than 100 hours of craftsmanship can go into completing a single bed.
That process reflects Foreverbed's broader philosophy:
Luxury Made in the Ozarks.
The goal is to combine traditional mattress-making techniques with advanced materials and modern sleep engineering while continuing to build these products close to home.
The Aerie is not imported from a luxury factory in Europe.
It is built here.
In the Ozarks.
Is The Aerie Actually Worth It?
For most mattress shoppers?
Probably not.
And that is perfectly fine.
There are outstanding mattresses available for dramatically less money. A person does not need to spend tens of thousands of dollars to sleep comfortably.
We also do not believe the most expensive mattress in a showroom is automatically the best mattress for every person.
At Foreverbed, we believe strongly in mattress fitting.
Your body type, sleeping position, pressure points, temperature preferences and preferred comfort all matter.
The Aerie may represent the most elaborate mattress we know how to build.
That doesn't automatically make it the right mattress for you.
But for someone searching for exceptional natural materials, sophisticated pressure relief, handcrafted construction, responsive support and a mattress built without the typical compromises required to meet a mass-market price, The Aerie offers something genuinely unusual.
That is where the value proposition changes.
What Does Luxury Really Mean?
Luxury is often confused with price.
We see it differently.
Real luxury is the absence of compromise.
It means choosing the material because it performs better, not because it costs less.
It means taking the extra time to build something correctly.
It means caring about details most people will never see.
And in the case of The Aerie, it means creating a place where someone can disconnect from everything demanding their attention and simply rest.
Because sometimes strength begins with stillness.
And sometimes the most productive thing we can do is sleep.
Experience The Aerie in Springfield, Missouri
The Aerie is showcased at Foreverbed's Springfield flagship showroom, where guests can experience the mattress and compare it with other Foreverbed comfort constructions through a personalized mattress fitting.
Foreverbed Springfield Flagship Showroom
2714 S. Glenstone Avenue
Brentwood North Center
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: (417) 890-9797
Website: www.foreverbed.com
Instagram: @foreverbed.usa
Brian Croft
Founder, Foreverbed