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Gary, Becca, and Staff,

I received my cherry rocker today and, like the previous one I ordered several years ago, it is exquisite! It truly is perfect in every detail.
Your chairs are one of the few things in life that are crafted to be handed down to generations, as this one will. I have gifted my older chair to my best friend and life partner who, I'm sure, will pass it down to her beautiful family.

I have a very small condominium and when guests visit, they invariably gravitate to your chair. Everyone remarks how beautiful it is and simply can't believe a wooden rocker can be so comfortable. Honestly, your chair should be displayed in the Smithsonian!!

I'm so glad I decided to have you dowel and spline the chair in maple. A small thing to some, perhaps, but it seems to add an even greater artisan touch to your rocker. As the cherry darkens with age, those details will become even more beautiful.

Thank you again for crafting a piece of artisan furniture that comforts the body and speaks to the soul. Those who own one of your rockers will resonate with that statement.

Warmest Regards
J.

Good Morning Gary

Thank you for the very good experience of ordering and receiving the rocker from you. Along with the good craftsmanship of the rocker I am confident my Mom and many members of the family will enjoy the peaceful moment of rocking in your beautiful chair. Many thanks again.

Best regards,
C.

It is here and it is absolutely wonderful. Me and my three week old baby are making good use of it. Thank you so much.

Sincerely,
J.

We love it. It is handsome, and more importantly, it's comfortable for each of us. Good work! Artful and magically ergonomic.

B. & C.

Hi Becca,

We have received the lovely rocking chairs and their playhouse-sized boxes, so all are happy at our house. I wonder if you have considered the marital consequences of making such great chairs — The night they arrived, the Husband and I were sitting in them long after bedtime, talking and reading into the wee hours, so comfortable that we lost track of time.

They are just right. Thank you very much.

J.

Becca,

The shipment arrived yesterday as expected along with your note. I'm sure the chair will be a big hit ! Bill W. and I couldn't wait until the event. We had to open the carton yesterday behind closed doors and take a look (and sit) and then repack it carefully to go to the convention center.

I think David will be blown away with the quality and the personalization plaque. The box is creating a lot of curiosity around here . . . should be fun tomorrow night.

So glad you could pull this off for us. Thanks so much, Becca.
(Tell the kids we really liked their drawings, too. So fun.)

G.

Gary — the rockers arrived safe and sound and look fantastic. They have surpassed our expectations! I will send you some pictures when the weather is a little better.

Many thanks.

Best.
J.

The chair made it to our home in perfect condition. It is a joy just to see and touch the work of art! (my husband is in awe of the finish . . . he wonders what oil you used).

I am a little bony so I do feel more comfortable with a quilt folded over the back and seat. I think the rocking is perfect on the hard floor, but more difficult on the carpet.

Both of my sons-in-law loved the chair. One is now looking for a used one on line. He wondered if ever one is returned, do you sell them?

Anyway, I am enjoying sitting and rocking when I get the chance.

Merry Christmas to you all!
M.

Gary,

The Rocker arrived this morning, and it is stunning. Better than I could have ever dreamed. The floors in the room are cherry, with some lighter and darker parts, and the rocker simply looks like it was made to sit right where it does.

When the fog of grandchildren clears, I will send you a picture.

Thanks,
S.

E. was born on 12/22/15. She is amazingly beautiful! We are bringing her home today and my wife and I are so looking forward to having her home and rocking her in our beautiful rocking chair. Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts and thank you and everyone at Gary Weeks and Co. for the outstanding service and products. We all wish you and everyone there a very Merry Christmas.

God bless,
C.

Mr Weeks,

Thank you for such a seamless process. Becca was such a delight and professional. I was touched by her personal note with the delivery.
The 2 gentlemen who delivered the chair were careful and kind enough to put it inside the door for me.
The finishing touch was opening such a beautiful creation! You made my husband and I very happy. I could not be more pleased with the order and the entire experience.

Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas.
J.

Our chair was delivered yesterday without any problems. We are both so pleased with the beautiful craftsmanship.
Thank you for the extra felt strips.
We are already looking at your dining tables and chairs!

Wishing everyone on the staff a Merry Christmas.
C.

Thanks, Gary. I have had a peek at the chair and it is even more beautiful than I had hoped. You are a true artist. Thanks for your good work. You have a terrific company and terrific staff. Becca has been great. Have a beautiful Christmas and splendid new year.

G.

Hi Gary,

Thank you for your email. We absolutely love our mesquite rocker and foot stool. Here is a photo of it in its new home. We look forward to years of rocking out and will happily refer our friends and family.

Merry Christmas!
P. & K.

Gary

The chairs are indeed quite beautiful. I appreciate every subtle piece of their design. It is obvious to me that nothing that you create is by chance. The entire experience was pleasant. I really enjoyed my brief conversation with Will when we picked up the first set of chairs. You have created a very special place in Wimberley. We are really looking forward to having you all out for dinner when you return.

Thank You,
R.

Hi Gary,

I'm a past buyer in California, I even stopped into your shop a few years back driving through your country.

Hope this finds you and your beautiful family well and happy!

Below are my two rockers and desk chair which are integrated into the family like close relatives. Love them, and appreciate the careful craftsmanship.

J.

Mr. Weeks,

I hope you're well. When my wife became pregnant we began shopping for a nursing chair, hoping that the one we chose would last longer than my wife's nursing. My wife found your company, and your passion for your work was immediately obvious. We ordered a Weeks rocker and it has proved to be a gem in our home.

It served us well while my daughter was a baby, she is now almost three years old. I admire that every detail, EVERY DETAIL, is deliberately thought out and expertly executed. This rocker sacrifices neither form nor function and I am still amazed every time I sit in it; three years after we received it. I feel like I am sitting in a work of art that was someone's life work. I feel honored to sit in my rocker.

This morning my daughter was having fun on the rocker and we got some on video. That prompted me to want to write and share my gratitude and the short video with you. Please enjoy.

We look forward to getting the side table when our finances permit. In the meantime we enjoy visiting the website and looking at your products. Thank you for all for your work.

J.

Gary,

The rocking chair arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I must say that I was, and continue to to be, amazed at the quality and comfort of the rocking chair. The rocking chair is second to none and absolutely a work of art. You and your staff are the best. There was even a hand written note from Becca wishing my wife and future baby to enjoy it and hoping that it remained a surprise for my wife, which it did. My wife honestly did not know what to say when I revealed it to her . . . she looked like a child on Christmas morning just in awe. She walked around it and admired it for a couple of minutes then sat in it and started rocking and said, "This is the most comfortable rocking chair I have ever sat in . . . I could fall asleep." We love it and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. My wife wants to carry it to one of her baby showers and show it off, if that tells you how much she loves it. Thanks so much for you and your company's beautiful work and attention to detail and customer service. I will be leaving a detailed review on your website about how happy we are with the rocking chair. I am now a life long customer and will definitely be purchasing another in the future.

Thank you,
C.

Hi Gary

Chair made it here safe and sound & is looking great in the living room! Fine craftsmanship & very comfortable.

Thanks!
D.

Good Morning,

We received the rocker and are delighted! Dimensions, form, and function are outstanding — we really appreciate the design and craftsmanship as well as the service.

Thanks!
M.

Gary your work is remarkable and I feel good about buying a piece of functional art that can be passed on to my child. Thank you for what you do!

L.

Gary,

Thank you for your nice note and excellent craftsmanship.
My daughter and son-in-law love the rocking chair and footstool. They can't stop talking about the beauty, excellent workmanship and comfort. We expect to get thousands of hours of good use out of the rocker and footstool over time, especially after the twins arrive (scheduled for two weeks from today!).

All the best,
S.

Aloha, Becca:

I have enjoyed the short but wonderful time we have had in making arrangements for my daughter's rocker. Thank you so much for your efficiency, professionalism, and the great welcome I felt in doing business with you and your family. I hope to experience first-hand the blessed feeling of sitting with my first grandchild in this beautiful rocking chair in just a few weeks! Take care.

Peace —
S.

Your work is really beyond compare. Just the type of stuff I want to own and pass down to my children.

J.

Gary,

I was planning on contacting you today. I am so pleased with my new table and chairs! They are just as beautiful and well made as my rocker. The delivery men were here by 7:30 a.m. and couldn't have been more courteous and professional. It is so reassuring to know there are still people who care about quality workmanship and customer service. I couldn't be happier.
Thanks for all you have done to make this senior citizen happy!

Best wishes to you and yours,
B.

We are already enjoying them on our front porch.

Best regards
D.

Gary,

Richard sent me pictures and the rockers look great! He said they were so comfortable he almost fell asleep. The exterior of the house will be painted in a few weeks and I know it will all look wonderful together. I go to Tennessee next week and plan to rock first thing!

Thanks a million,
D.

Gary — Betty's happy and fell asleep in her chair the first night. I knew she would. All's well that ends well. Have a great day!!!!

G.

Hi Gary and All,

Just wanted to let you know everything arrived today in perfect condition. The table and chairs are beautiful, in their place, ready for us to use and enjoy them for many years to come. The rocker is so comfortable and gorgeous. It supports the whole body perfectly. And the Otwell tables are great. Light, easy to move around and elegant without fuss. We are thrilled with every piece you made for us.

Thanks!!!

E.

Hi
YES ! I was going to email you.
It came this morning.
Its absolutely beautiful.

THANK YOU
L.

You are Welcome! We laughed that we should just put our chair in the back of a neat old Chevy truck and ride around West Lake/Austin advertising your company — you know that is how we heard about you in the first place. You might consider that! Shoot, I would just like to have that neat old Chevy truck . . . anyway, it was a good, old fashioned experience doing business with you and I know we will enjoy our chair for a long, long time — as you say, we will rock in peace and health forever! Thanks for your email.

K.

Gary,

The beautiful rocker was delivered to my son Nicholas the other day.

To say he is thrilled with his rocker is an understatement. He said "the chair is nothing short of perfect"!

The chair adds warmth and elegance to his tiny apartment in an historic brownstone in Boston.

As a sleep deprived law school grad studying for the bar exam, the rocker is his quiet get away space!

Thanks to you I was able to give him the perfect gift!

All the best,
K.

Mr. Weeks,

The rocker has arrived, and I don't think it could be more perfect! I've never seen or found something quite so perfect for my wife. You and your shop are amazing. My wife and soon to be son will enjoy this almost as much as I will enjoy seeing them in it.

Best Regards,
M.

Good morning Becca,

The rocking chair has been delivered today.

It's in perfect condition, no damage at all.

I am proud to have it in my living room. The comfort is incredible. I can see that everything has been thought for comfort and aesthetics: the dimensions, the forms, and the impeccable finishes.
The touch of the curves and the contact with the walnut worked with attention and perfection is quite . . . sensual.

Thank you again for the perfect and attentive service from the first contact to the final delivery.

Thank you for this great work quality.

Kind Regards
T.

Received. Unboxed. It rocks! Beautiful and functional.

Super comfy for both me and my wife. Can't wait to rock our newborn boy to sleep when he arrives in November.

S.

Yes it arrived safe and sound and my husband loves it. We will treasure it back home.

Thank you!

C.

Both mahogany rockers arrived today in perfect condition! Wow-o-wow!
Beautiful work! Better in every respect than I had imagined.

When my wife sat in hers on the front porch for the first time, she said, "Oh yeah!! Let's get two more for the bedroom!"

We probably will, but not right away.

So we're all smiles here . . . Thank you very much!

Yours,

J.

Hi Gary, Becca, and everybody.

Yes, the rockers were delivered last Tues, right on schedule. I was only able to crack the top of one crate briefly before I had to whisk them off to a friend's to preserve my surprise. So I can't say I've thoroughly inspected them but I did get to see the engraving and inlay on the one, and it looked great!

I'll have more feedback for you after our July 11 event, but I'm sure it will be highly positive. Thank you for a great experience so far!

P.S., compliments to the artist who did the drawings on the box tops — love them!

Best,
J.

We received the rocker and it's beautiful. The person we gave it to is putting it in his library.

G.

Thank you so much for the absolutely beautifully made walnut rocking chair you managed to get here in time to rock our twin grandsons visiting from NY City. I apologize for taking so long to write — lots of house guests and the end of the school year for me.

I have scoliosis and frequent back pain as a result. I can go sit in your rocker, and my posture improves. As long as I am rocking, my pain is considerably less. What a welcome surprise!

S.

Gary,

Got the walnut rocker, and it's beautiful. The mahogany rocker I bought from you years ago was really handsome, real solid, and looks much better now that I completed refinishing it, but I can't imagine a piece of furniture looking better than this walnut rocking chair. Thanks for your obvious care and pride in your craft.

K.

After my wife's mesquite rocker did an unscheduled tour of the California desert, it finally arrived in La Jolla. It is well worth the price and wait! What a spectacular piece of craftsmanship and art. Until the baby arrives, I plan on monopolizing it. It is incredibly comfortable.

We sure are glad we found you. We expect this rocker to be a member of our family for many generations.

J.

Gary: Received the chair yesterday. The maple and walnut look really good together and the etching is right on. Another masterpiece from Gary Weeks & Co!

R.

Thanks so much, mother and baby are both doing great. S. G. is really progressing well. I can't wait until they are home from the NICU and I can rock her. Thank you so much for making such a beautiful chair. I am sure we will enjoy it for many years to come.

Sincerely,
C.

We love it. So obviously well constructed. We'll send a picture soon. Thanks again.

J.

Hey, Gary,

We just unboxed the chair and Sarah absolutely loves it, both for how it looks and how comfortable it is!

Love,
A.

Wow the table is beyond expectations! Thank you very much I am honored by your workmanship and care.

Thanks again,
L.

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the follow-up. We are thrilled with the rocker. Y'all did a fabulous job making it look brand new. This was a long awaited Mother's Day gift to my wife. She absolutely loves it. I envision that at some point there will be a companion rocker in our living room.

Thanks again,
S.

Hi Gary,

The rocker did arrive on April 2 as planned. I used part of the weekend to give it a good test and, unfortunately, it is not a good fit for me. I find that, if I sit back in the chair as intended, I get a pressure point at the tailbone after 10 minutes or so. I can relieve that by slipping down in the seat a bit, but then the arms feel too high and my shoulders are scrunched. Alas, I am just too tall for the chair.

I will say that a friend was visiting and tried the chair. He thought it was incredibly comfortable, so I'm sure the majority of customers are thrilled with their chairs. But like many other things in this world, I don't quite fit.

I will repack the chair in it's original materials. Please contact me with instructions for setting up a return.

Thank you for trying. I know that you felt in advance that I might be at the top edge of fitting your chair.

J.

Oh Gary,

The chair did arrive. Wanted to contact you. Didn't have your email inf. So glad you writing me. I LOVE the chair!
It is gorgeous!

Thank you so much.
S.

Hi Gary, the rocker arrived today in good condition. Very pleased with the comfort and beauty! I will send a pic in a moment when I figure out how . . .

R.

Hi Gary,

The chair is just beautiful! and just as comfortable as it can be. It is now in front of the window so I can look at the water. I will take a couple of photos later today or tomorrow and send them on to you.

Thank you for your beautiful work.

Best regards,
N.

Hi Gary,

Didn't email as soon as the chair was delivered as we wanted to try it out and report fairly back to you. So far: The chair is more beautiful than any of your pictures. The chair is more comfortable than your description. Both your pics and write up are honest and excellent, just not what one experiences in real life. Thank you so much for taking the time, craftsmanship, and energy needed to create this chair.

S. and E.

I just received my rocker and I am very pleased! We bought the rocker as we are expecting our first child and know we needed something comfortable for the long sleepless nights. The packaging was well designed and not a thing left without lots of bubble wrap. I'm very impressed with the product, service, and shipping . . . and I'm a very tough judge! Thank you for this wonderful piece, we look forward to the many hours spent rocking in it!

J. and J.

Gary,

The rocker does pull you in. It seductively says give me a try. Have a seat. And when you do, you're in no hurry to get up.

Gary — I started life as an architect. So I did the whole design thing through school. My sophomore year we had to design and make furniture. I chose chairs and my prof said I was crazy. Well there were 4 chairs over the course of two semesters. One looked good but killed you when you sat in it. Two were just ok and the fourth was a winner. Chair design is very difficult and having given it a try I know how hard it is. Your rocker is a masterpiece. It seems to be body agnostic, that is, it doesn't matter how tall or wide you are, it is comfortable. Add to that great aesthetics and marvelous craftsmanship and it is a piece that is fought over in an estate settlement.

Before we're done, everyone in the family will be a proud owner of a Gary Weeks rocker.

Enjoy your weekend.
B.

Hello Gary,

The chairs were presented last night and once the honorees got out of them, they were never empty!
Many people were asking where they came from so I hope you will get some Corpus Christi business!
They really are amazing quality and the finish is like silk — we all kept "petting" the arms! Thank you so much — all of the board was impressed with the choice.

Keep up the good work!
R.

It was. My wife absolutely loves it. Thank you so much! It's a work of art.

C.

Thank you so much for all you have done for my sister. The transition from your studio to their home went so well. They absolutely LOVE it. G. has already fallen asleep reading in it . . . all wrapped up in her blanket. I look forward to our paths crossing again. You and Austin made this a fun and warm project for our family.

Most sincerely,
C.

Hi, The rocker arrived this afternoon. Could hardly wait to get home and see it . . . I'm so proud of it, it's beautiful.

Thank you,
B.

Hello and Happy New Year!!

He's rocking in it now. As I expected, the chair was quite a surprise and an adjustment from what he was sitting in, but he's been in it every day since the 25th, with no complaints. In fact, he even said it's more comfortable than he expected it to be (this is a huge compliment from someone who does not receive gifts well AT ALL).

The delivery arrived without incident on the 22nd. I should tell you that the folks who brought it to me were very helpful unloading, unwrapping and even carting away the packing materials; I think they were eager to see what was inside! It's a beautiful chair, and I know that one day soon, I'll be ordering from you again . . . for me, in walnut!

Thank you so much for all your hard work.
I.

Hiya Gary,

My rocker was delivered today and I have to say it's the nicest Christmas present I've ever received (except for my Schwinn bike in 1973!). I'm sitting in it now. The first time I sat in it (right after it was unpacked) I started rocking and my first thought was, Now what was bothering me?

Many thanks.
S.

Hey Gary,

We got the chairs. They’re beautiful. The shippers did a good job. No problem with that. The joinery is superb. The finish is even better. They’re beautiful.

R.

We received our chair yesterday in perfect condition. It is beautiful and challenging to hide!!!
The driver/delivery man was very nice and helpful.
Thanks for a great experience. I'm so excited to give this to M. in eight days! He better not snoop!

Merry Christmas!
J.

The Rocker and Footstool arrived this morning. They are beautiful!! We will enjoy them very much.

Thanks a lot.
J. and S.

Gary,

The rocking chair arrived yesterday. Ray is so proud of it, I am very happy.

Happy thanksgiving.
J.

Dear Mr. Weeks,

You are an artist of the highest order. Your chair is a beautiful work of art, comfort, and style. I could not be more pleased were it made of gold . . .

Many, many thanks!
E.

Dear Gary,

Just wanted to thank you so much for the fabulous furniture. The furniture has been much admired by everyone who has seen it and we are so grateful to have these beautiful heirlooms in our lives. The chairs are so comfortable and elegant — I never tire of looking at them.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving . . .

Sincerely A.

p.s. the cats love the table too . . .

Gary,

My rocking chair arrived today and I love it! The design and wood are beautiful but the best thing is how it feels to sit in it! My husband is taller than me and the chair fits him as well.

Thank you for my wonderful chair!

Kind regards,
W.

Gary:

What can we say about the rockers and bar stools — they are stunning. We can feel the extraordinary craftsmanship every time we touch them and they are a dream to sit in. Thanks aren't enough. You must and should be so proud of the extraordinary work that comes out of your shop. — Loved the children's drawings on the boxes too — I guess everyone in the Week's family is part of the team. We will treasure them.

Happy Holidays to you and yours,
A.

It came yesterday, no issues. Fell asleep in it already!

D.

Hey, thanks for the tour. I am enjoying the chair, I like just looking at it. Others in the family have complimented your design and craftsmanship. Guess the weather is about to get cool so put on your knickers.

G.

I have received the rocking chair and have begun using it for my sole enjoyment so far. It is very comfortable.

Thank You,
I.

Hello Gary,

The chairs arrived and have all been unpacked and all are beautiful and come with NO damage.

Thank you,
T. and A.

Dear Gary,

We received our chair last Friday and it’s so beautiful and functional. I’m so excited to have it in the house. It’s currently on carpet, so it doesn’t rock as intensely as it would on tile or wood; for now, that’s the best place in the house for it.

Warm regards,
W.

It's wonderful. It's gorgeous and ridiculously comfortable, we LOVE it!! Thank you.

F.

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