Our story

The dark-brown Inverlin woodshop with its green roof beside a gravel drive in autumn
Autumn at the woodshop

A mountainside beginning

Since 2012, Inverlin Woodshop has been set on a 19th-century mountainside farm that once raised sheep and apples. The land itself carries a unique history, surrounded by the high country of Western North Carolina. Nearby, small mountain streams trickle down the hillside and gather at the West Fork to form the start of the Linville River. This geography inspired our name, as Inverlin translates to "head of the Linville River."

Sheep grazing in a green mountainside meadow beneath misty wooded hills
Sheep on the mountainside

Wood with a history

Our work begins with a deep respect for the material. Aside from our historical reclaimed lumber, the native wood we use is sourced from naturally fallen trees, allowing us to give new life to timber shaped by time and weather. By letting the unique grain and natural character of each piece lead the design, we create work that feels directly connected to the forest it came from.

Among our reclaimed materials, American chestnut holds a special connection to Appalachian history. Before the fungal blight devastated eastern forests in the early twentieth century, these trees were the backbone of mountain living. Known for its strength and rot resistance, chestnut was prized for building homes, barns, fencing, and furniture. The salvaged chestnut we use today preserves the character of those original structures, keeping a piece of regional history alive.

Grant working with weathered timber siding on a wooden building
Working with weathered timber

Made to become heirlooms

We focus on building functional, handcrafted pieces designed for everyday use in the home. Every object is made to order with enduring craftsmanship, intended to carry personal meaning and be passed down through generations as a lasting heirloom.