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Vermont Woods Studios Owner Featured on Popular News Station

Peggy Farabaugh of Vermont Woods Studios was Recently Interviewed for a News Story on WCAX.

Vernon, VT – WCAX, a local TV news station covering Vermont, New York and New Hampshire, featured an interview with Peggy Farabaugh, owner of Vermont Woods Studios, during a piece on Wi-Fi availability at Vermont welcome centers.

"I like to make frequent visits to check in with our craftsman and see some of the furniture that our customers order before it is delivered," said Peggy Farabaugh when asked about her experience with Vermont’s welcome center Wi-Fi. "The free Wi-Fi has enabled me to do that."

As the owner of a growing Vermont fine furniture company, part of Peggy's responsibilities include driving throughout the state to meet and visit with affiliated craftsman. In order to stay in touch with her office work while traveling to these meetings, Peggy stops in and uses the free Wi-Fi at welcome centers to check email and make phone calls.

Earlier this year, Vermont was looking for ways to reduce expenses during tough times, so the free Wi-Fi services were close to being cut. Luckily, Al Levy of Route 802 cellphone apps stepped in and picked up the almost $40,000 a year Wi-Fi bill. Route 802 is a digital media company that features a growing network of mobile-optimized applications to provide user-friendly, location-based resources that engage and connect communities with relevant local content and next generation marketing tools.

"We are now living in a digital age where people interact with the web on a daily basis," says Farabaugh. "So it's no wonder that people are turning to the internet to browse for furniture. The days of needing to go to a store to shop are disappearing. Now, shoppers nationwide can purchase furniture made in Vermont, a state quickly becoming known as the fine furniture capital of our country, right from the comfort of their own homes. And thanks to Route 802, Vermonters can even peruse our Website while on the road."

Vermont Fine Furniture Store Adds New Modern Bedroom Set

High end furniture retailer, Vermont Woods Studios, announces the addition of the modern Dominion Bedroom Set by Copeland Furniture. The Dominion Collection is one of 13 collections of Copeland Furniture offered by Vermont Woods Studios.

Copeland's luxury, high end Dominion furniture line is handcrafted in Vermont. Elegant and eco-friendly, this collection can be customized online in your favorite stain color or in beautiful, sustainably harvested natural cherry wood. Its sleek, sturdy design is perfect for any contemporary apartment, efficient suburban home or country cottage. Options for dark colors and heavy framework can be selected to give this modern bedroom furniture a masculine look.

This set can be customized with a queen or king sized bed, a -three, -four or -five drawer chest, a -six or -eight drawer dresser, four different headboards, night stand options, matching mirrors and a variety of cherry wood stains. While Vermont Woods Studios recommends the furniture in natural cherry, you can also customize it in cognac, saddle or smoke cherry wood finishes.

"We are proud to partner with Tim Copeland and his crew of fine furniture makers to bring this luxurious and affordable furniture into homes all across America", said Peggy Farabaugh, owner of Vermont Woods Studios. "Because Copeland's workshop is just down the road from us, we work very closely with them. Our partnership enables us to offer a low price guarantee on all Copeland furniture as well as free and safe shipping to our customers, world-wide."

Vermont Woods Studios Adds Audrey Walnut Dining Furniture to Existing Hardwood Furniture Collections

High end furniture retailer, Vermont Woods Studios announces the new addition of the Audrey Walnut Dining Collection by Copeland Furniture. The Audrey Collection is one of 13 collections of Copeland Furniture offered by Vermont Woods Studios.

Copeland's Audrey walnut dining furniture features a mid-century, modern look with a sophisticated twist. Crafted in luxurious American black walnut wood, these pieces are elegant, yet still environmentally friendly. The double "X" formation of the trestle table allows for optimal leg space while dining. Audrey dining room furniture is 100% made in America and can be customized online to best suit your home.

"Copeland's styles are fresh and exciting, with an emphasis on modern design," says Peggy Farabaugh, co-owner of Vermont Woods Studios. "Their contemporary Audrey collection is entirely different from anything we've ever carried before. Customers from urban, metropolitan areas looking to furnish lofts and apartments are using Copeland's designs to add dramatic flair to their luxury homes."

The high-end handcrafted furniture collection is built to order in Bradford, Vermont and carries a lifetime guarantee as well as a low price guarantee. Several additional styles of Copeland furniture are also debuting at Vermont Woods Studios including the ultra-luxury, craftsman-prairie style Frank Lloyd Wright furniture collection.

Vermont Woods Studios Hires New Employees during Nationwide Job Crisis

National news wires and sources across the country have recently been reporting of grim economic times including layoffs, increases in unemployment, falling stocks and poor home sales over the past six months but one company continues to grow in spite of these statistics.

This June, Vermont Woods Studios has introduced two new Sales Associates and two new Marketing Assistants to add to their pre-existing team of 6, including owners Peggy and Ken Farabaugh. The new staff members will be helping this growing company accomplish new goals and continue to expand in the world of online fine furniture sales.

Vermont Woods Studios is an online retailer of Vermont-made, eco-friendly furniture that showcases the most skilled craftsman Vermont has to offer. Founded in 2005, part of the mission at Vermont Woods Studios is about offering personal attention to their furniture and customers from their own "Green Team" of staff members.

In addition to current staff members Ken, Peggy, Kendall Farabaugh, Douglas Fletcher, Manjula Vemula and Dennis Shanoff, new employees include:

Heather Barrett, Marketing Assistant, is a native of Southern Vermont and brings an educational background in Mass Communications to Vermont Woods Studios. Heather is a travel enthusiast, visiting places such as Tanzania and Nicaragua to complete service projects. She also enjoys being outdoors and working with social media. After graduating from Champlain College, Heather B has returned to Southern Vermont to work with the Vermont Woods Studios Marketing Team.

Heather Gantt, Sales Associate, comes to Vermont Woods Studios with a strong background in banking and sales and a passion for the simple things in life. Having relocated over 30 times in her youth, Heather G is very prepared for the ever changing atmosphere of her new position. Boasting an adventurous past, Heather G has settled down in Southern Vermont with her husband to be a new face for the Vermont Woods Studios Sales Team.

Loryn Dion, Marketing Assistant, brings experience from working other communications positions to the table at Vermont Woods Studios. Loryn has always had a passion for agriculture and conservation and has been studying in the field since high school, working with groups like the FFA and the USDA. Although her hometown is in Southeastern Massachusetts, Loryn is settling in to Northfield, MA and into her new position with the Vermont Woods Studios Marketing Team.

Elizabeth Francese, Sales Associate, is a graduate of Keene State College and describes herself as an extreme introvert and extrovert. Having participated in a few environmentally-focused service projects as well as a great deal of traveling, Elizabeth brings a wide variety of experiences to Vermont Woods Studios. She hopes to be able to continue traveling and discovering new places while assisting with her duties with the Vermont Woods Studios Sales Team.

For more information on the staff at Vermont Woods Studios or to browse the products they offer, you can visit their Web site or follow the Vermont Woods Studios Fine Furniture Blog.

Celebrate American History with Fine Vermont-Made Furniture

While festivals and events across the state will be celebrating American history next week, Vermont Woods Studios will be honoring a vibrant past of Vermont woodworking this Fourth of July with a storewide 20 percent off sale.

Vermont has a very rich history that Vermonters waste no time in celebrating come the Fourth of July. Plymouth, Vermont is the birthplace of Calvin Coolidge, the country's 30th President and only President to be born on Independence Day. Also, many Vermont towns are celebrating birthdays of 250 years or more this year. Across the Green Mountain State, these historical events will be preserved and remembered with parades, carnivals and fireworks. Through all the celebrations, folks at Vermont's biggest online furniture store are making sure that one eco-friendly, Vermont institution doesn't fall unnoticed.

Woodworking has been an integral part of Vermont’s economy and lifestyle for over 200 years. This Fourth of July, this tradition can be celebrated from July 1 through July 7 with a special storewide sale that only happens twice a year. Vermont Woods Studios encourages customers to call, visit their Web site or stop by their Vernon, VT showroom to take advantage of 20 percent off every handmade, fine furniture piece they offer.

You can find more information on this sale and on the solid-wood furniture that Vermont Woods Studios has to offer by visiting their Web site. Photos, information and links to a variety of Vermont 4th of July Events in 2012 can be found on the Vermont Woods Studios Fine Furniture blog.

Vermont Furniture Company Sponsors "Green Up Your Workplace Challenge"

In honor of Earth Day 2012 a small, family-owned furniture company in Vermont has issued a challenge to workers all across America: Green-up Your Workplace. "We see a great emphasis on encouraging people to adopt green practices in their personal lives", notes Vermont Woods Studios Marketing Manager, Manjula Vemula "but we wanted to help extend those efforts into the workplace where even more progress can be made."

Virtrual Facebook Event. The team of fine furniture aficionados has created a virtual event on Facebook where workers from anywhere in the world can join their efforts to create greener workplaces. Here "attendees" can share tips, advice and encouragement on such topics as office recycling, green energy, car-pooling, ecological footprints and energy efficient office machines. "By sharing information and ideas we can change the world we work in," said Vemula.

Green Up Goals. The company's goal is to persuade 400 workers to join their Green-Up Your Workplace Challenge. "As a wood furniture company committed to responsible forestry, we will be planting one tree for each person who attends our Facebook event" Vemula pledged.

American Made Cherry Furniture Sale Honors American Presidents

Legend has it that when President George Washington was a little boy, he chopped down his father's favorite cherry tree. When interrogated, young Washington admitted his mistake, saying "I cannot tell a lie" and all was forgiven due to the honest response.

In honor of Washington's act of integrity, the folks at of Vermont Woods Studios Fine Furniture are having a Presidents Day Sale where all cherry furniture is priced at 15% off. "American cherry is our most popular wood for furniture", noted co-owner, Peggy Farabaugh "and we’re excited to be able to offer it to our customers at a substantial discount on President's Day. The fact that our furniture is 100% American made is another benefit, on this patriotic day, to customers who are interested in helping our country’s economy."

The President's Day Sale runs from February 16 through February 21, 2012 and features a 15% discount on all wood furniture purchases storewide (minimum purchase $1500, Copeland, Polywood & Artisan furniture excluded). Each piece of furniture is hand made to order and can be customized online, by phone or in the company's Vernon, Vermont-based showroom. Customers are encouraged to use the company's state-of-the-art e-commerce website or call or stop by the showroom for assistance.

Vermont Fine Furniture Sale Supports Heifer International

From the Green Mountain Forest of Vermont comes some of the world's most eco-friendly fine wooden furniture. "Vermont has long been known for a tradition of making natural, sustainable furniture, due in part to an abundance of native hardwoods in our state," said Peggy Farabaugh, owner of Vermont Woods Studios Fine Furniture in Vernon, VT.

"Through our work with sustainable forestry in Vermont we’ve come to know that global deforestation is perhaps the number one environmental issue of our time," said Farabaugh. "Being woodworkers who rely on the forest, we've made it our mission to support sustainable forestry initiatives in areas of the globe where they are most needed."

The Vermont based furniture company has forged several partnerships with non-profits dedicated to forest conservation, both locally in Vermont and world-wide. "Although Heifer International is best known for it's work to end world hunger and poverty it is deeply committed to caring for the earth, with an emphasis on rainforest conservation. That's where our two missions meet and we are excited to support their work in this area" said Farabaugh.

Thus on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Vermont Woods Studios Fine Furniture will sponsor a benefit sale where 50% of the profits from all furniture sales will be donated to Heifer International to support replanting of the rainforest.

The fundraiser is designed to raise awareness about how consumption of forest products, particularly wood furniture, drives global deforestation. "Most of the furniture sold in the USA today is made overseas from wood that is harvested illegally from poor nations which cannot afford to effectively police their forests. This fundraiser is an opportunity for America's green consumers to buy eco-friendly wood furniture and use their purchasing power to help change the world," said Farabaugh.

High End Modern Wood Furniture By Copeland: Newest Line Added to Vermont Woods Studios Online Store

High end furniture retailer, Vermont Woods Studios announces the new addition of locally made Copeland modern, contemporary wood furniture to their online store.

"Tim Copeland and his family at Copeland Furniture are committed to manufacturing quality American made furniture by skilled American craftsmen. They are serious about environmental conservation and stewardship-- values that run deep in Vermont," said Peggy Farabaugh, co-owner of Vermont Woods Studios Fine Furniture.

"Copeland's styles are fresh and exciting, with an emphasis on modern, contemporary design," said Farabaugh. "Their mid-century Astrid, Catalina and SoHo collections are entirely different from anything we've ever carried before. Customers from urban, metropolitan areas looking to furnish lofts and apartments are using Copeland’s designs to add dramatic flair to their luxury homes."

The high-end handcrafted furniture collection is built to order in Bradford, Vermont and carries a lifetime guarantee as well as a low price guarantee. Several additional styles of Copeland furniture are also debuting at Vermont Woods Studios including the ultra-luxury, craftsman-prairie style Frank Lloyd Wright furniture collection.

Vermont Furniture Company’s “Made in America Holiday Shopping” To Be Featured on ABC World News

"Last week we got a call from Christine Brozyna at ABC's World News asking how our Made in America Holiday Shopping Challenge is going," said Peggy Farabaugh, co-owner at Vernon-based Vermont Woods Studios furniture store. Christine explained that we have been selected to appear on Diane Sawyer's Made in America series on November 30.

ABC sent a camera crew to our showroom in Vernon last Tuesday to do a nightly news story on how the community is "buying American" and "buying local" this holiday season.

"We invited all Vernon residents to participate in the filming. ABC's producers and camera crew filmed at all the familiar hang-outs in town: the School House General Store, the Town Hall, the Portside Tavern, the Firehouse, the elementary school and of course at the local furniture maker's workshop, Woodruff Custom Furniture. A couple large crowd scenes were filmed along with several interviews of local residents.

"It was an opportunity to have a national news program show our town’s support for buying American-made and locally-made gifts this Christmas season. We're asking everyone to help create American jobs this way and to get counted in that effort by joining our Made in America Holiday Gift Buying Challenge on Facebook.

"Using ABC's statistics, we calculated that if everyone in the USA "bought American" during the holidays, it could add almost 5 million jobs to our national economy. We're trying to help people see how big a difference they can make with their wallets."

The segment is scheduled to air on ABC World News on Wednesday, November 30 at 6:30pm.

Vermont Fine Furniture Sale Supports The Nature Conservancy

Vermont has long been known for a tradition of fine wood furniture making, largely due to an abundance of hardwoods in the Green Mountain State which is 80% forested. But purveyors of the eco-friendly wood furniture at Vermont Woods Studios are not just concerned about sustainable forestry in their local area. "Although our own forests in Vermont are among the best managed in the world, we are well aware that globally one of the most critical environmental problems facing us today is deforestation," said co-owner Peggy Farabaugh. "The world's rainforests are rapidly disappearing, at a rate of one football field every second. This deforestation pours carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and contributes more to air pollution and global climate change than exhaust from the entire transportation sector. Furthermore, forest animals and plants are being lost at a rate of over 100 species/day due to deforestation." Vermont Woods Studios Fine Furniture has joined forces with The Nature Conservancy and its Plant A Billion Trees Campaign to support the replanting of the rainforest. On Saturday November 12, 100% of the profits from all furniture sold at their online fine furniture store will be donated to The Nature Conservancy.

The fundraiser is designed to raise awareness about how consumption of forest products, particularly wood furniture, drives global deforestation. "Most of the furniture sold in the USA today is made overseas from rainforest woods like mahogany, teak, eucalyptus and rubber wood. This fundraiser is an opportunity for America's eco-conscious consumers to buy locally made, eco-friendly wood furniture and use their knowledge and purchasing power to help change the world."

Vermont Furniture Sale Supports Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief

Hurricane Irene recently brought some of the worst destruction Vermont has ever seen. Nearly 300 roads were washed out leaving many towns isolated and without food, water or power. In the two weeks that have followed, Vermonters and good samaritans from around the country have worked tirelessly to rebuild and restore the area but much work remains to be done. Hundreds of Vermont families are still in desperate need of assistance.

Vermont Woods Studios Furniture is sponsoring a Hurricane Relief Fundraiser by donating 100% of profits from all furniture sold online or in their showroom on Saturday, September 17. Funds raised will be donated to the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund.

"Our thoughts and concerns are with our fellow Vermont residents and businesses as they face the challenges of rebuilding their homes and communities," said Peggy Farabaugh, co-owner of Vermont Woods Studios. "At Vermont Woods Studios we were fortunate to be spared the destruction experienced by so many and as a company we are eager to contribute to the relief efforts now in place for those impacted. Our craftspeople are scattered throughout the state", continued Farabaugh, "and while none have been directly impacted they have shared stories of their surrounding communities who have lost homes, roads and businesses."

This fundraiser is an opportunity for American's interested in helping Vermonter's who have been impacted by Irene to purchase handcrafted Vermont-made fine furniture while giving to those the many who have lost everything and are in need of assistance in rebuilding their futures.

Vermont Woods Studios Provides Drop Off Location For Load The Latchis Project

Vermont Woods Studios Furniture is pleased to support the Load The Latchis project, a relief effort launched by Peter Case (Fish in the Morning) of WKVT. Vernon residents wanting to join in this initiative are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items at the Vermont Woods Studios showroom located at 2531 Fort Bridgeman Road (next to the Vernon post office). Donations will be distributed throughout Windham County to the areas hardest hit by Irene and to those who need it most.

Hurricane Irene brought some of the worst destruction Vermont has ever seen. Nearly 300 roads were washed out leaving many towns isolated and without food, water or power. In the two weeks that have followed Vermonters and good samaritans from around the region have worked tirelessly to rebuild and restore the area but much work remains to be done. Hundreds of Vermont families remain in desperate need of assistance.

Vermont Fine Furniture Sale Coincides With Fireworks, Music and Parades Throughout the State

Vermont Woods Studios is celebrating America's Independence with a 4th of July Furniture Sale visitors won't want to miss. If you're traveling this weekend to enjoy Vermont's music festivals, concerts, fireworks displays, parades, carnivals or fairs, save time to stop into some of the extraordinary Vermont handmade furniture outlets that dot the Green Mountain state.

In honor of our nation's Revolutionary heros, Vermont's biggest online furniture store is offering 20% off every piece of handmade wood furniture storewide. "Because we price our Vermont-made furniture very competitively all year long, we are able to offer this type of additional price discount only twice each year," said co-owner Ken Farabaugh. "Our 4th of July Summer Sale and our Black Friday Winter sale are really the best times to buy and save big on solid wood, handcrafted American furniture that’s made right here in Vermont.

Customers can stop by our showroom in Vernon, Vermont or shop online or by phone. The sale begins July 1 and ends July 5 at midnight".

Photos, information and links to a variety of Vermont 4th of July Events in 2011 can be found on the Vermont Woods Studios Fine Furniture blog.

Modern VT. Furniture Lines Coincident with “Made in America” Trend Means More Jobs for Vermonters

Three new lines of modern Vermont-made furniture are being rolled out at Vermont Woods Studios just in time to coincide with the nationwide wave of interest in "American Made" goods. "The timing is serendipitous," according to co-owner Ken Farabaugh "as we have been working on launching these furniture collections for several months. Nonetheless, the "Made in America" trend is bringing us greater traffic and is translating to more furniture industry jobs for Vermonters. That's something that is well overdue", said Farabaugh.

"We have a long tradition of craftsmanship and sustainability in Vermont's extensive network of furniture makers and now is an opportune time for us to tell the world about it. With some 2000+ small woodworking businesses in our state, Vermont has become the Fine Furniture Capital of America. Woodworkers are excited about the opportunity the "Made in America" trend is bringing them to grow their businesses and provide more jobs for Vermonters."

Photos and information about Modern Shaker, Modern American & Contemporary Craftsman furniture lines being launched this week can be found on the Vermont Woods Studios website.

Kids Furniture: Health and Safety Criteria Drive Selection of New Collection

Vermont Woods Studios, purveyor of American made contemporary solid wood furniture has recently launched a line of recycled plastic, "poly wood" indoor-outdoor children's furniture.

"Health and safety concerns trumped all others when we reached the final decision point regarding which line of kid-friendly furniture to carry," announced co-owner Ken Farabaugh. "Traditionally we have offered exclusively solid wood furniture, but considering the special needs and vulnerabilities of small children we decided in the end to go with poly wood. It's excellent health and safety rating, strong and sturdy design and the non-toxic nature of the product were compelling."

"Most children's furniture found in American stores today is imported from overseas where there is little regulation of health, safety and toxicity. That's why we see product recalls for things like toxic lead and cadmium levels in paint finishes and failure of cheap moving parts. At Vermont Woods Studios we wanted to carry an American made collection of kids indoor-outdoor furniture that would exceed US health and safety regulations," stated Farabaugh.

Vermont Woods Studios' contemporary Poly Wood Kids Furniture Collection has several advantages other than health and safety: it is well-designed, sturdy, colorful, weatherproof, maintenance-free and stylish. Polywood Childrens' Adirondack chairs and picnic tables can be customized online in a variety of 12 vibrant colors and carry a lifetime guarantee as well as a low-price guarantee.

VT Furniture Co. Introduces Luxury Poly-Wood Outdoor Furniture Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles

The sustainable furniture crusaders at Vermont Woods Studios have added "Poly-Wood" an innovative new brand of outdoor patio furniture to their product line. Their extensive collections of luxury, high end patio chairs, tables, chaise lounges, bar furniture and rockers are all made from recycled plastic bottles that would normally be sent to the landfill. Instead they are transformed into a durable, heavy and rigid board stock. Traditional solid wood colors and textures are offered in Poly-Wood, as well as an array of vibrant colors including blue, teak, tangerine, red, sand, mahogany, lime, lemon, green, black, aruba and white.

Unlike traditional outdoor teak wood, the new generation of Poly-Wood furniture does not degrade when exposed to rain, snow, ice, sun, salt water, insects, mold or mildew. "I guess that's not surprising given that scientists estimate the plastic bottles themselves will take over 400 years to biodegrade," noted Vermont Woods Studios representative, Dennis Shanoff. "Vermont Woods Studios is the only company that I know of that carries a lifetime guarantee on Poly-Wood outdoor furniture -- thanks to the virtually indestructible nature of plastic."

Mr. Shanoff noted that Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour, most of which are thrown away. "Plastic garbage thrown into the ocean kills an estimated 1 million sea creatures every year. Poly-Wood furniture is not only an ingenious solution to the problem of plastics disposal, it's also well-designed, stylish furniture that people will enjoy for many years."

Customers can learn more about Poly-Wood outdoor patio furniture online at VermontWoodsStudios.com. The website offers several buyer-protection policies including free shipping, a lifetime guarantee and a low-price guarantee.

Vermont Eco Furniture Company Launches Sustainable Bedroom Furniture Line to Help Save The Tiger

Vermont Woods Studios, a high end eco furniture company in Vermont is launching a new Contemporary Craftsman Furniture Collection in support of the worldwide campaign to save critically endangered tigers.

"How you furnish your home affects my home" is the tagline beneath a stunning image of a 600 pound Siberian tiger, cleverly photo-shopped into the latest handcrafted bedroom furniture collection from the Vermont furniture maker.

According to Farabaugh furniture buyers can help save the tiger by avoiding the purchase of imported wood furniture and buying American made furniture instead. "America has some of the world's best quality hardwoods and our US forest conservation laws are working to keep it that way. In Vermont our forests are growing at a rate that is faster than the harvest rate-- certainly an important part of the definition of sustainability."

The high end Contemporary Craftsman Furniture Collection has a distinct Arts and Crafts style with clean lines and gentle curves. Beds, dressers, chests, armoires and night stands can be customized online in solid natural cherry wood, natural walnut wood or a two-tone combination of the woods. Each piece of Vermont Woods Studios furniture is hand made to order in Vermont so additional types of customization are also available.

Vermont Woods Studios Announces Storewide Black Friday Furniture Sale

VERNON, VERMONT -- Vermont Woods Studios Fine Furniture announces its first annual Black Friday Furniture Sale featuring a 20% discount on furniture items storewide. Sale dates are: Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Saturday November 27, Sunday November 28 and Cyber Monday, November 29, 2010. The sale ends at midnight on Cyber Monday.

Only once per year are we able to offer this large discount as our prices are not inflated to begin with. Customers may shop, customize and buy online or purchase by phone. All of our affordable collections of handcrafted, solid wood, American made furniture will be on sale at our lowest prices, including bedroom furniture, dining furniture, home office furniture and TV-media center furniture. And free white glove shipping to homeowners across America is included in the furniture price.

All Vermont Woods Studios American furniture is meticulously hand made to order by furniture makers in the state of Vermont and backed by a lifetime guarantee. Read more about our company's environmental mission on our furniture blog and in the many news articles recently published about our work. Learn the secrets of where your furniture comes, how it’s made from and why it's important to know both.

Vermont Woods Studios is a purveyor of fine handmade hardwood furniture that is 100% Made in the USA. Co-owners Ken and Peggy Farabaugh have been featured locally in the Brattleboro Reformer, and have made waves nationally in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fox News and The Weather Channel.

Vermont Woods Studio launches local press tour to promote latest furniture lines

Vermont's economy has always depended on the hard work and dedication of its small businesses. From agricultural improvements of the 19th century to modern-day software innovators, the state has a solid reputation as a home for entrepreneurs.

And in the Yankee-spirit of environmentally-friendly businesses, Vermont Woods Studios offers the finest furniture and craftsmanship in the country with a distinctive style and a lifetime guarantee.

An online retailer of fine Vermont-made furniture, this Vernon business has blossomed into a nationwide retailer of natural, eco-friendly solid wood furniture inspired by the breathtaking Green Mountains.

"Vermont has a long history of woodworking, as well as an abundance of premium hardwoods for our craftsmen to use in order to create beautiful, high-quality furniture that will last a lifetime," said Peggy Farabaugh, co-owner of Vermont Woods Studios. "More than 70 percent of our state is forested with prized hardwoods, and our customers are searching for that sustainably harvested product whether it be our remarkable Maple tables or our luxurious Cherry bed frames."

Peggy and her husband Ken started the business in 2005 to offer the finest furniture crafted and produced in Vermont. Today, the company employs 5-to-10 Vermonters and works directly with 15 of the state's finest furniture makers.

Although Vermont Woods Studios was established as a way to showcase the world-class talent of independent furniture makers, the Farabaughs have a strong commitment to preserving the rainforests, where the equivalent of a football field is lost every second with the resultant lumber being used in flooring and furniture.

Now the couple has created an online community of eco-friendly furniture dedicated to the beauty and quality of their products, but also the preservation of the natural environment.

"Vermont Woods Studios began when a talented group of furniture markers, working independently from small work spaces scattered across Vermont, came together to share a passion for both an excellence in craftsmanship and promoting sustainable forestry," Farabaugh said.

Vermont Woods Studios also has a donation program where a portion of the proceeds go to organizations involved with forest and wildlife conservation such as World Wildlife Fund, the Vermont Center for Eco Studies, The Nature Conservancy and Vermont Family Forests.

During their five years operating Vermont Woods Studios, the Farabaughs' business has been featured locally in the Brattleboro Reformer, and has made waves nationally in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fox News and The Weather Channel.