How Fallen Trees Become Functional Art: The Peterman’s Process

At Spencer Peterman, we don’t harvest trees—we rescue them. Our bowls and boards begin not in a factory, but in the woods of Western Massachusetts, where fallen trees become something extraordinary. Here’s how a discarded log becomes functional art, hand-turned with care and built to last for generations. Step 1: Salvaging Fallen Trees with Purpose […]
What is up cycling backyard trees into wood bowls and cutting boards by Spencer Peterman

Upcycling backyard trees into handcrafted wooden bowls and cutting boards is a sustainable and artistic process championed by Spencer Peterman. Instead of letting fallen or aging trees go to waste, Peterman transforms them into stunning, functional pieces that celebrate the natural beauty of wood. Peterman specializes in working with **spalted wood**, which is wood that […]