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The Heartwood School came back to South Carolina in 2025 to teach a timber frame class in one of our shops. Designed by Neil Godden, the school’s Executive Director, this 14′ x 20′ cabin is a classic English design. This … Continued

In 2022 we were thrilled to host Patrick Moore, teaching a stereotomy class. Pat founded the Professional School of Practical Stereotomy in 2014, where students are given experience in the application of this historic technique. Pat, a Canadian carpenter, spent … Continued

We were excited to host the Timber Framers Guild’s Southeast Rendezvous May 9-11, 2025 at our shop in Long Creek. Ben Loveland wrote an accounting of the event that was published in the July/August Scantlings magazine of the Guild. From Beam … Continued

Ceiling beam grids, doorway cased openings, and box beams can all add interest to your home, whether it’s a new build or you’re remodeling. The warmth of timber adds a welcoming touch to any style of home. Here’s a look … Continued

This spiral timber is a special feature in our new showroom. Cutting this amazing white pine spiral took Stephen about 40 hours! White pine is readily available in our region, and is an attractive honey color. Low shrinkage, minimal cracks … Continued

Water views make a space special, whether that space is a home, a lakeside pavilion, a boathouse, or a gazebo. The body of water might be a burbling creek, a pond, a lake, or an ocean – no matter the … Continued

The Heartwood School, owned by the Timber Framers Guild,  is located in Alstead, New Hampshire. Dedicated to teaching timber framing and related skills, Heartwood offers a wide variety of courses, taught by masters in their fields. In February 2024 Heartwood … Continued