After much prayer, planning, and hard work, the van Vegten Family and the woodworking shop of Gathering Wood have moved from Southern California to the lovely Bluegrass region of Central Kentucky.

Well situated in Scott County, between Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Georgetown, and Cincinnati, Gathering Wood makes its home at 701 NE County Line Road in Sadieville, Kentucky.

Our home and woodworking shop are peacefully planted on ten acres along a country road off I-75. We are looking forward to exploring and learning about our new home-state of Kentucky.

The moving rig just left a few days ago and we are getting unpacked and settled into our new home and woodworking shop. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you; the shop is already carving out lovely accessories for your home.

Jim & Rebecca
The van Vegten Family

This piece is to be incorporated into a mantel in a custom home being built in Lake Isabella, California. We worked with our client in designing this relief to his specifications and he is thrilled.

Below is a picture of the piece during the “roughing” pass . . . the beginning of a 10 1/2 hour process.

This relief measures 65 1/2″ long by 11 1/2″ high.

I used a 1/8″ ball nosed cutter to obtain the most detail.

What can I do for you?

JIM

This piece of Knotty Alder is about to become a . . .

Yes ~ You can order our custom crafted pieces in a stain color of your preference. Our signature stain-formula stepped aside on this particular piece.

Here is our lovely Oval Serving Tray in a stunning ebony.

What can we do for you?

Jim & Rebecca
The van Vegten Family

MY MOTHER

You painted no Madonnas
On chapel walls in Rome;
But with a touch diviner,
You lived one in your home.

You wrote no lofty poems
That critics counted art;
But with a nobler vision,
You lived them in your heart.

You carved no shapeless marble
To some high soul-design;
But with a finer sculpture,
You shaped this soul of mine.

You built no great cathedrals
That centuries applaud;
But with a grace exquisite,
Your life cathedraled God.

Had I the gift of Raphael
Or Michelangelo
Oh, what a rare Madonna
My mother’s life should show!

- Thomas W. Fessenden

Are you seeking a unique gift idea for Mother’s Day? Consider a handcrafted Plaque or Serving Tray – Custom Carved for Mother. Our gift to you – Free Ground Shipping on any purchase made before Mother’s Day.

Our Custom Serving Tray makes an absolutely stunning Mother’s Day gift. Here is a lovely idea for a Serving Tray ~ A Mother’s Love Lasts Forever

We can create a personalized gift especially for Mother. Does your mother have a favorite quote or verse? How about a Plaque ~ Her Children Arise Up, And Call Her Blessed

What can we do for you?

Jim & Rebecca
The van Vegten Family

Whether you are a Swordsman honing your skill or a Reeanactor practicing for a battle reenactment, Wood Practice Swords are an essential tool. These Practice Swords were ordered with embellishments chosen by the Swordsmen.

We constructed these Practice Swords from hard Maple to our client’s specifications.

Personalized Practice Swords make great gifts. Would you like us to create a personalized Practice Sword for your use?

JIM

Creating Custom Carved gifts for our clients is always a pleasure. We were privileged to be part of this lovely Wedding Anniversary gift given in honor of a milestone event ~ Celebrating 40 Years of Marriage.

Happy Anniversary ~ With Warm Wishes to
Jim & Donna Swinford for Many Blessings & Much Joy.

The van Vegten Family

We were honored to be part of such a special Wedding Anniversary gift. This Custom Carved Oval Serving Tray is given in celebration of 40 years of marriage. We wish to extend our congratulations and blessings to Dale & Betty Eldridge.

Happy Anniversary ~

The van Vegten Family

Our new Tool Tote will be available for purchase by the end of this week.

Jim & Rebecca
The van Vegten Family

It is time to offer a sneak peek into two upcoming Wall Arts.

This “There’s No Place Like Home” Wall Art will be released in two different styles to accommodate any budget.

The first of two – This version will be made from solid select Cherry and stained and finished. The lettering will be carved and hand-painted. This piece will be surrounded with an elegant Cherry frame.

The second of two – Priced to accommodate. This painted wooden plaque will feature carved and hand-painted lettering and an appealing routed edge.

There is indeed “No Place Like Home” ~

Jim & Rebecca