Two Collections, One Mission
Our shop features two distinct collections. The Hurricane Helene Salvage Collection offers one-of-a-kind pieces crafted from storm-felled trees — each with documented provenance and a certificate of authenticity. The Artisan Originals Collection showcases the ongoing creativity of our woodworkers using responsibly sourced materials. Both support Appalachian artisans and the Echoes of the Forest mission.
Hurricane Helene Salvage Collection
Each piece is crafted from trees felled by Hurricane Helene and carries a certificate of authenticity documenting the wood's species, origin, and journey from storm damage to finished art. Once this wood is gone, it's gone.
By Paul Eisenhauer
Dogwood, 16" × 9" × 3⅞". Carved from a dogwood tree that stood at the entrance of the Celo Inn — lost in the storm, preserved in form.
By Paul Eisenhauer
Dogwood. Matched pair of serving utensils carved from the same Celo Inn dogwood tree lost to Hurricane Helene. Functional and one of a kind.
By Paul Eisenhauer
White oak, 9" × 12½" × 1". Milled from a tree felled along the Toe River in Celo, NC. Clean grain, sturdy edge, ready for the table.
By Paul Eisenhauer
White oak, 8½" × 10" × ⅝". From the same Toe River stand as its companion board — a lighter, everyday-carry version of a piece rooted in place.
By Paul Eisenhauer
White oak. A sculptural study in movement — the natural grain of Helene-salvaged oak shaped into organic flowing form.
By Paul Eisenhauer
American hornbeam — one of Appalachia's hardest native woods. Hand-carved into a functional spoon that carries the resilience of the tree it came from.
By Paul Eisenhauer
Dogwood. Carved from the same Celo Inn tree as the Dogwood Bowl and Salad Servers — a functional keepsake from a tree that stood for decades before Helene.
By Paul Eisenhauer
Sycamore — a WNC streamside tree well known for its distinctive patterned bark. Hand-carved from Helene-salvaged timber into a graceful, usable form.
By Tony Reed / Reed Creek Creatives
Black walnut, 16¾" × 5¼". An exceptionally large bowl with beautiful grain and coffee-colored, resin-filled cracks. Collected from a tree downed by Hurricane Helene.
By Tony Reed / Reed Creek Creatives
Spalted maple, 12¼" × 4". Beautiful spalting and wood grain features distinctive to this rare fungal patterning. Collected from a tree downed by Hurricane Helene.
By Mike Ayers / Whetstone Woodworks
White pine, 17" × 6". A full-standing bear, chainsaw-carved from Helene-salvaged timber. One of the defining animals of Appalachian landscape, preserved in wood.
By Mike Ayers / Whetstone Woodworks
White pine, 10" × 7". A classic bear bust — expressive face, strong form, carved from Helene-salvaged timber by one of WNC's most sought-after chainsaw sculptors.
By Mike Ayers / Whetstone Woodworks
White pine, 11" × 8". North Carolina's state bird, chainsaw-carved in white pine from Helene-salvaged timber. Bold presence, refined detail.
By Mike Ayers / Whetstone Woodworks
Paulownia, 16" × 4". One of the lightest hardwoods in North America, carved into an equally light form. An understated piece with quiet beauty. Carved from Helene-salvaged timber.
Artisan Originals Collection
Original works by our network of Appalachian woodworkers using responsibly sourced materials. Each piece reflects the skill, creativity, and tradition of its maker — and every purchase supports the Echoes of the Forest mission.
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Our Artisan Originals Collection is being curated now. Check back soon — or get in touch if you're looking for something specific.
Certificate of Authenticity
Each item in the Salvage Collection ships with a certificate documenting the tree's full journey — from where it stood before the storm to the artisan who gave it new life.
Your Impact
Every piece purchased directly supports Appalachian artisans and funds community art installations across Western North Carolina.
The majority of every sale goes directly to the woodworker who crafted your piece — supporting their livelihood and their craft.
Revenue funds free public art installations in schools, parks, and gathering spaces across WNC communities impacted by Helene.
A portion supports the infrastructure that makes it all work — artisan coordination, materials, logistics, and organizational growth.
Something Specific in Mind?
Work directly with one of our artisans to create something made just for your space — from memorial pieces to functional art for homes, offices, and public spaces.
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