The woodshop at Blanchet Farm offers a place to create, learn, and heal.

Participants in the farm’s addiction recovery program have the opportunity to explore the craft of woodworking.

For many participants, crafting in the woodshop is therapeutic. Woodworking helps to reduce stress, improve focus and concentration, boost self-confidence, and provide a sense of accomplishment.

Every finished project reflects the craftsmanship and growth of the person who made it.

Resident in Blanchet Farm woodshop

“Some of these guys didn’t know they had an artistic side until they got in the woodshop.”

– Ross Sears, Farm Manager

Blanchet Farm Woodshop Products

Blanchet Farm Wood Board

Wood goods are made available for purchase on a limited basis. Visit our online shop to check out current products.

Woodshop Volunteers

Residents are able to build skills and confidence thanks to the dedicated support of woodshop volunteers.

Volunteer Spotlight: Ted Coonfield

If you are a professional, retired, or hobby woodworker interested in volunteering in the farm’s shop, please email Gabby at gthuillier@blanchethouse.org.

Blanchet Farm Woodshop Volunteers

Beyond the Farm

Lucas shows a cedar stool he made at Blanchet Farm in Carlton, Oregon

Blanchet House

The wood stools used by diners visiting Blanchet House’s cafe are built in the woodshop. The unique backless easy-to-move design was inspired by a cow milking stool.

Bethanie’s Room

The intake tables at Bethanie’s Room, Blanchet’s emergency overnight shelter for women, were crafted in the farm’s woodshop.