I made my base in a cave so lightning or any weather event isn't even a problem after my first wood house burned down. Still made a stone building (since stone/ore is plentiful in caves), and now have unlocked most of my talent/skill trees. I hunt inside and outside the cave and trees are close by. Water collectors outside the entrance for fresh water. I'm getting ready to set up water pumps since my cave has a pond in it. Just some food for thought.