Community

Patrons

We consider an order placed with us to be the beginning of a relationship not a transaction that ends with delivery. We aren't going to send ads to your inbox or Facebook page. (You might get a newsletter once or twice a year, unless you decline.) But if we can do something for you, we will. If you have a problem, we'll do our best to fix it.

We hope you have an occasional thought of us when you rock or dine.

Michael S. came to the shop to pick out a rocker 17 years after we built him a desk. By chance, a week later, I found a photo (film, printed) of him and me on the porch of the showroom. When I sent it to him, he suggested a re-shoot. He still had the same coat. I still had the same hat and sweater. Tanya came.

Craft

Furniture making has a long tradition and short rations. It's hard to make a living. If we can help someone trying, we will.

I gave a talk at a Furniture Society Conference on how we had made it so far. After his talk, I had a conversation with Wendell Castle, who made it much farther and who has inspired many. From the podium, his take on knowledge of craft verified and articulated mine: "Share everything you know."

Home

We're fond of Fischer Hall, local community center, scene of song, dance, family, food, and fest for a century. We fixed a structural failure, and hope we have ensured another century for it.

Helping Out

We give rocking chairs to other regional organizations and to local individuals a time or a few times a year.

At benefit auctions, our rocking chairs usually bring more than the selling price.

The San Marcos Women's Center assists women and children in distress. We took a rocker to be auctioned at the annual fundraiser.