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1 McGuire Family Furniture Makers
239 Main Street
Isle La Motte, VT 05463
802-928-4190
Jack McGuire
www.mcguirefamilyfurnituremakers.com
www.vermontclock.com
furniture@mcguirefamilyfurnituremakers.com
clock@vermontclock.com
This family owned and operated business specializes in Authentic 18th Century and Shaker Reproductions. The wood types of our choice are Black Cherry, Tiger Maple, Birds Eye Maple and Mahogany. A variety of finishes are available to choose from, making every piece durable and glowing with the warmth of an antique. Statuesque Grandfather Clocks, in Early American and 18th Century styles, complement any room of the house.
Observation area and showroom for visitors.
Open Monday-Friday, 8-3
2 Davey Hecht Woodworking
144 Foster Road
Westfield, VT 05874
802-744-6878
Davey Hecht Woodworking is a small woodworking shop that has been creating fine quality Vermont White Cedar Adirondack furniture since 1989. Our furniture is equally elegant as it is strong and rugged, for your porch or backyard patio. Sitting in one of our double fan back Adirondack loveseats provides the perfect way to sit with a loved one outdoors and enjoy nature together. An Adirondack coffee table, fan back chair, ottoman, or child’s chair makes a great heirloom gift for any outdoor lover in your family!
Hours by appointment only.
3 Hugo Mesa Studio, Inc.
673 West Hill Road
Craftsbury, VT 05826
802-586-7537
Hugo & Valerie Mesa
www.hugomesastudio.com
All work at the Hugo Mesa Studio is custom made to fit the individual. You will find distinctive, architectural work with intricately designed hand carved doors, inserts, posts, beams, mantels, furniture, and more. Custom doors and entranceways greet your guests or your customers. Carved beams and mantels add a custom built beauty that warms any room. Custom carved windows and mirrors combine fine art and purpose, making your home or office a very unique environment. One of a kind carved picture frames make beautiful gifts for someone special in your life.
Call for appointment.
4 IMA Basket Shop
474 Gore Road
North Derby, VT 05829
802-895-4275
Irene Ames
www.imabasket.com
Irene@imabasket.com
This one-woman shop produces traditional Black Ash baskets bearing the trademark star-shaped pattern used by the Sweetster family in Vermont since 1820. I studied under a fourth generation basket maker and Sweetster descendent. Process is from a Black Ash log to a functional basket, that is also an aesthetically pleasing gift for any one in your life. Workshop, gallery, gift shop/salesroom, classes, and demonstrations.
Open by appointment; sometimes by chance on weekends. Tours by appointment.
5 Brian Jones Woodworking
73 Highlands Drive
Williston, VT 05495
802-878-4895
Brian Jones
www.brianjoneswoodworking.com
info@brianjoneswoodworking.com
Brian Jones Woodworking builds hardwood furniture with traditional wood-to- wood joints in many different styles, and cabinets, including kitchens, in natural or painted finishes. Stop by my workshop to see furniture being made. You’re also invited to visit my home where finished pieces are in use throughout. A very rural and peaceful setting awaits you at Brian Jones Woodworking, which is only 15 minutes from downtown Burlington and the waterfront.
Open Monday-Friday, 8-5; Saturday & Sunday by appointment. Tours by appointment.
6 Beeken Parsons, Inc.
1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne Farms
Shelburne, VT 05482|
802-985-2913
Jeff Parsons or Bruce Beeken
www.beekenparsons.com
info@beekenparsons.com
Beeken Parsons is located in the Historic Farm Barn at Shelburne Farms. We see character in the natural beauty of wood, including the knots, mineral streaks, sapwood, and heartwood, which we trademarked as character wood. Highlighting the naturalness of the wood, rather than eliminating it, gives each piece soul. The story of the tree’s life is captured within each product, showing the growing conditions or maple spile holes where they have been drilled for maple syrup. Observation area, showroom and demonstrations are available for visitors.
Open Monday-Friday, 10-5. Tours by appointment.
7 Chiroptera Cabin Company
80 Black Lantern Lane
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-951-2501
Barry Genzlinger
www.chiropteracabins.com
batcabins@aol.com
Chiroptera Cabin Company manufacturers seven different models of wooden bat houses and builds custom designed bat houses for special orders. All models are “Bat Certified” by Bat Conservation International as properly designed and built. Three models are made from plywood and Pine, three models are made from Eastern White Cedar, and one model is made from 100% FSC Certified Western Red Cedar.
Open by appointment. Tours available by appointment.
Northend Hardwoods
8 31 Adams Road
Williston, VT 05495 (Branch Office)
800-265-7430
20 8 Dean’s Lane (off of Red Village Road)
Lyndonville, VT 05851 (Mill)
802-626-3231
Dave Tanych
www.northendhardwoods.com
nehw@northendhardwoods.com
At Northend Hardwoods you have many convenient lumber options, from Ash to Zebrawood, to suit any project needs. Custom milling and profiles, custom doors, cabinet grade lumber and plywood, marine grade plywood, and flexible wood veneers are available. Our custom door display is available for viewing at our Williston location. Visit our Lyndonville or Williston location. Observation area; demonstrations.
Open Monday-Thursday, 7-4:30; Friday 7-12. Guided tours and tours by appointment available.
9 Randall Henson Furniture Maker
1276 East Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 878-6149
Randall Henson
www.randallhenson.com
randall@gmavt.net
Vermont native Randall Henson found that furniture making satisfied his desire to create something of enduring quality and beauty. I use traditional methods and reproduction hand tools to make my furniture.
Open by appointment.
10 RivenWoodCrafts
214 Battery St. #2
Burlington, VT 05401
802-999-2768
Mark Krawczyk
mudshark2003@yahoo.com
RivenWoodCrafts is a small woodworking business where traditional tools and techniques are used to produce useful items including chairs, bowls, spoons, and baskets.
During the summer months, open by chance or appointment. In the winter, more regular daytime business hours. Please call ahead. Observation area and workshop; classes and demonstrations available.
Guided tours available.
11 The Vermont Woodworking School
382 Hercules Drive, Suite 5
Colchester, VT 05446
802-654-SHOP
Robert Fletcher, Carina Driscoll, Blake Ewoldsen
info@vermontwoodworkingschool.com www.VermontWoodworkingSchool.com
We are Vermont's premier instructional woodworking facility and community woodshop. Our mission is to provide high quality instruction in woodworking, furniture-making and design to students of all levels in an exceptional facility while supporting the woodworking community. We create opportunities for individuals to better their skills, obtain job-training or business technical development.
Open Monday-Friday 10-9; Saturday 10-6; Sunday 12-5. Guided tours available.
12 The Vermont Butcher Block & Board 
2260 South Road
Williston, VT 05495
802-872-0722
David Glickman
www.vermontbutcherblock.com
davidg@vermontbutcherblock.com
Vermont Butcher Block & Board manufactures premium quality kitchen items. Made from solid hardwoods such as Walnut, Maple, Bird’s Eye Maple, and Curly Maple, our products highlight the grain and beauty of wood and provide years of functionality and durability. We laser engrave corporate logos, wedding presents, and everyday merchandise for the kitchen enthusiast. We sell the perfect gift!
Open Monday-Sunday by appointment.
13 Topnotch Construction
63 River Road
Underhill, VT 05489
802-899-9927
Steve & Wendy Guay
sawguay@verizon.net
Topnotch Construction’s workshop is located in our historic 1835 family barn. The gift shop and showroom are outdoors on our property, including a breathtaking view of Mount Mansfield. Visitors who shop for outdoor furniture can also enjoy the sights of a working sheep and poultry farm. Come sit in a Cedar Adirondack chair and view the beauty of Vermont. You can view outdoor furniture at any time from May to October at our outdoor display. Sales are by chance or appointment.
Tours can be made by appointment.
14 Wood-U-Believe
26 Airport Parkway
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-863-5644
Robert Bouvier
www.woodubelieve.com
WdUBelieve@aol.com
Wood-U-Believe specializes in custom designs of church furnishings, toys, chair caning, relief carving, carved signs, and finish repairs. Rocking horses, dollhouses, and wooden wagons will delight any child. Wooden pulpits, candle and plant stands, and statue bases are a great addition to any church. Wood-U-Believe is a member of the Woodchuck Turners of Northern Vermont and the Green Mountain Wood Carvers. Hands-on classes and demonstrations available.
Open Monday-Friday, 9-1. Guided tours and tours by appointment available.
15 Pleasant Valley Woodworks
823 Westman Road
Cambridge, VT 05444
802-644-5344
Craig Hall
craiglhall@hotmail.com
We feature crafted fine furniture and accessories created in the tradition of an earlier time when quality, functional beauty, and durability were the norm. Workshop, showroom, observation area, gift shop, and salesroom. Guided tours, classes, and demonstrations available.
Open Monday-Friday, 9-5; or by appointment on weekends.
16 Tursini Woodturning & Bowl Works
184 B John Putnam Memorial Drive
Cambridge, VT 05444
802-644-5131
Ralph Tursini
www.vermontwoodturning.com
info@vermontwoodturning.com
Ralph Tursinitakes pride in operatinga one person woodturning studio producing functional and decorative wooden bowls from locally obtained hardwood logs and burls, teaching the craft of turning, and providing custom architectural woodturnings. I take pleasure in tapping into the hardwoods available from Vermont's abundant forestsand passing my enthusiasm of wood turning onto my customers. Bowls can be purchased ranging fromlarge nested sets to small individual pieces. Private woodturning lessons are available. Studio visits by appointment.
Open Monday-Friday, 9-5; or by appointment. Please call or email first.
17 Vermont Precision Woodworks
249 Professional Drive
Morrisville, VT 05661
802-888-7974
Geoffrey Jackson/ Ted Weber
www.vermontprecisionwoodworks.com
ted@vtprecision.com
Vermont Precision specializes in master and youth bedroom furniture. Looking for a gorgeous piece of furniture to compliment your child’s nursery or room? We have changing tables, cribs, trundle beds, or bunk beds that would delight both the parents and children alike. Functionality and fashion come together with our convertible bed options, storage drawers, and extra deep Manchester Collection cases. Observation area; showroom.
Open Monday-Saturday, 9-5. Tours by appointment.
18 Clarner Woodworks
170 Maple Lane
East Burke, VT 05832
802-626-8935
Doug Clarner
www.clarnerwoodworks.com
doug@clarnerwoodworks.com
The fine, custom-made furniture that you will find from Clarner Woodworks is produced in our 800sf shop located in the renovated barn next to my home. While traditional joinery (dovetails and mortise and tenon), clean lines, and subtle details distinguish much of my work, it is not confining. This is demonstrated by my "gate chairs" which were featured in an article in the October 2002 issue of Ski Magazine.
Open Monday-Friday, 10-4, or call any time for appointment.
19 Janet A. Collins Furniture Maker-Fine Woodworking
134 South Bayley Hazen Road, PO Box 353
Ryegate, VT 05042
802-584-4341
Janet Collins
www.jacwoodworking.com
janetcollins@jacwoodworking.com
At Janet Collins Furniture Maker, you will find a one-person shop specializing in furniture and accessories that have a traditional look. A focus on handwork can be found in each piece with an emphasis on turning, carving, inlay, and gilding. The furniture is built using traditional methods of joinery, such as hand cut dovetails and mortise and tenon. I build custom furniture one piece at a time, based on my client's needs and desires. Most pieces are reproductions or based on antiques the clients already own. Classes and demonstrations available.
Tours and hours by appointment.
21The Merlin Tree
2093 Barton Road
W. Glover, VT 05875
802-754-6433
David Paul
www.themerlintree.com
kanooh@sover.net
The Merlin Tree specializes in spinning wheels. Some of the wheels we offer are the Ashford wheel with single or double treadles, and the Hitchhiker, a lightweight wheel that is under 19". Our spindles are available in distinct designs for each year. We have a yarn and fiber goods shop and a woodshop which is open to the public. Tours, classes and demonstrations available.
Open weekdays 8-11 a.m. by appointment; Weekends 9-3
22 Barnoire Furniture & Cabinetry, LLC
245 Lincoln Road
Williston, VT 05495
888-660-BARN
Raphael Groten
www.barnoire.com
barnoire@gmail.com
At Barnoire, we handcraft each piece using centuries old, reclaimed lumber from the barns and buildings of New England. Contemporary, rustic designs highlight the history of each board in true Vermont style. Old hinges, antique stained glass, and maple sugar tap hooks are details that represent our environmental mission while honoring the past.
Any Barnoire piece is a work of art that is environmentally friendly and functional. It will bring new life to the contemporary lodge or a mountain home. Showroom and tours available by appointment.
Tours and hours by appointment.
23 Vermont Furniture Designs
4 Tigan Street
Winooski, VT 05404
802-655-6568
Arthur Weitzenfeld
www.vermontfurnituredesigns.com
arthur@vtfurn.com
Vermont Furniture Designs is a small Vermont company creating traditional furniture of strength, simplicity and quality. Since 1970, Vermont Furniture Designs has been committed to producing a variety of classic, high quality, solid hardwood furniture which are visually striking, and which clearly displays the quality of our craftsmanship. Our furniture is available in solid cherry, walnut, and maple, as well as blended combinations of those three species. Our hand rubbed oil finish does not allow staining or tinting, so the natural color of the wood is displayed. Showroom and large manufacturing area available for tours;
Open Monday-Saturday, 10-4 and by appointment.
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