Comments from our Patrons

August 14, 2020

Gary,

...It is, of course, both beautiful and functional, and seems very much at home next to its older sibling, the Weeks rocker. In the morning, it hosts a big mug of strong coffee, and in the evening, a big glass of wine. Thanks to you and your team of artisans for making it.

I could not be more pleased.

S.C.

Rockwall, Texas

August 08, 2020

Gary,
Sorry for the delay — wanted to follow up and let you know the table arrived and we love it.
At some point, when the rocker makes its way here, I’ll send photos of the two together.
Thanks again for an awesome piece of furniture and first-rate customer service. If I were my mother, I’d send you a hand-written note. But you’ll have to accept this email equivalent!
K.G

Portland, Oregon

August 05, 2020

Howdy Gary,

Hoping all is well. Here’s my take on the rocker.

My solid cherry rocking chair arrived recently. Virtus Propter Se - Excellence or virtue for it’s own sake ! This is an art object of stunning beauty. Transcendental hand craft. Seemingly impossible? Except: there it is.

I’m a retired master carpenter living in a cabin in central Alaska. A custom rocker has been a long time desire. I’m a minimalist so I had to think carefully if this was the material possession to add to my small cabin. I’ve had a lifelong pursuit of high skill levels in a number of areas : virtuoso classical piano studies, degrees in classical piano and philosophy, 40 years of carpentry and woodworking, serious reading, long distance paddling, skiing, and backpacking, subsistence hunting and fishing, building a homestead, etc. I say all that to say - I’m a bit of a fanatic when it comes to skill and excellence! It takes a great deal to turn my head. My head has been turned. I’ve carefully scrutinized the rocker. It’s as close to perfection as any piece I’ve seen. Kind of spooky actually. The closest I’ve seen is a master wooden boat builder I knew when I lived in the Alaskan coastal village of Haines.

Gary,family and the entire group are extremely easy to work with. And lastly, although not cheap, the chair is very reasonably priced. Frankly, I don’t know how a product of this quality can be made for the price?

I’m already thinking I might need a straight chair at some point!

M. T.

Fairbanks, Alaska

July 30, 2020

Gary,
Just got the chair and it’s in perfect condition. I’m sitting in it right now and it is just as good as advertised. Please take the time to thank your crew for me and let them know I really appreciate the attention to detail they put into this chair. Attached are a few pictures of where she’ll be living and the view she’ll have for the next few years.

Sincerely,
D. B.

West Point, New York

July 29, 2020

It sure is a beauty. Thank you and your workers.

J.L.

Leesburg, Florida

July 09, 2020

July 9, 2020

Gary,

Just wanted to let you know that K. received her Rocker yesterday. The piece was safely delivered and opened without incident (K. said the trucking company complemented the quality of the packing crate).

K. is absolutely thrilled with the finished product. She sent a number of pictures, and I have to say the workmanship on the piece is just fantastic. I just know that this gift will be well used and appreciated for many, many years.

Thank you and your team so much for putting together such a special piece of furniture. I have already hinted to my team that when I eventually retire, they will not go wrong if I happened to get a similar gift!

Best regards,

S.

Victor, New York

July 11, 2020

Gary,

…Sometimes I am across the room from it and I just have to walk over, sit down, and rock for awhile. It feels good for my soul. I moved an old lamp away from it as it seemed to distract from the chair’s beauty. I love my new rocker. Many thanks to you and your team.

Take care,

K.

Buda, Texas

July 16, 2020

Hello Gary,

My wonderful rocker arrived yesterday afternoon in perfect condition delivered by a man with a truck wearing mask and gloves.

It is gorgeous, fits perfectly, and rocks like a dream. I am speechless to find the right words to express my delight and gratitude. I have been wanting a rocker for a long time and have test rocked dozens. All were wanting. This one is perfect. Thank you Gary Weeks and all your company.

M.

Santa Barbara, California

July 15, 2020

Hi Gary,

All arrived safely yesterday!!!!

The chair and table are stunningly beautiful!!! I find myself rocking in the chair (it's difficult to leave it) and admiring the table - the craftsmanship is outstanding.

Many thanks to you and the team - I'm sure we'll enjoy these pieces for many, many years and will send good thoughts to you all as we rock.

Best wishes,

P.

Arundel, Maine

July 14, 2020

Well, it was a thrill to see you again after 30-plus years, even masked, however briefly. I was startled by how heavy that rocker was. ... The chair is very friendly to me; it "feels" more comfortable than the walnut rocker. I know the they are dimensionally identical, so that judgment is completely arbitrary. The mesquite rocker sits there glowing, as if it has batteries in it!

My "logical" rationale for having a second rocker is that now I can leave one to each of my two children. The truth, however, is that I WANTED a mesquite rocker. ...

BTW, you have created a wonderful website. I have learned so much from it about the various woods and how you make furniture. Thank you!

E.

Austin, Texas