Initially, we drove right past Alberta, and I'm glad I insisted my husband turn around. The shop may not have technically been open, but luckily Dave was there loading up one of his beautiful pieces of furniture. He was kind enough to flip on the lights so we could look around. What a cool place tucked away in this tiny village! His woodworking is art, and the "rock shop" is amazing as well. We could have easily spent hours there browsing and chatting, had we not had to continue our road trip. We'll definitely stop again when we travel...
   Read moreLots of copper and mineral samples, jewelry, custom woodwork and unique crafts from the hands of the last sawyer to grade logs coming into the Ford sawmill when it was in operation. Fordite jewelry is formed from layers of paint harvested from automobile assembly line spray booths: no two pieces are alike! Rocking chairs and furniture attest to the skill of an...
   Read moreCame for the birds eye maple and rocks, stayed for Dave and his stories. Had a fantastic time chatting with him about "Big Ugly" (ask him), the mill, ham bone burials, and more. Great curated collection of agates and other treasures. His rocking chairs are sculptural but he is too humble to...
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