Author: Peggy Farabaugh

She is a CEO who brakes for salamanders, has bottle-fed rescued squirrels and spent her vacation building furniture for a rural school in Costa Rica. She believes in the future and in the people who will build it. A former distance-learning professor at Tulane University with a master’s in environmental health & safety, she turned an interest in forest conservation and endangered species into a growing, local business. She delivers rainforest statistics at breakneck speed, but knows how to slow down and appreciate the beauty of a newly finished piece of heirloom furniture.

Vermont Woods Studios Wins Top Eco Score

October 15, 2020October 17, 2020 Peggy Farabaugh

Last updated on October 17th, 2020 at 09:58 am

Wood Furniture Scorecard, Top Score Award

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This blog is written by your friends at Vermont Woods Studios. Check out our Vermont made furniture and home decor online and visit our showroom and art gallery at Stonehurst, the newly restored 1800s farmhouse nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains.

Why is My Furniture Taking So Long? Is It Covid-19?

August 21, 2020May 26, 2021 Peggy Farabaugh

Last updated on May 26th, 2021 at 10:18 am

Dining Furniture | Lead Time for Crafting — Yes, the short answer is: Covid-19 has made it’s mark on the furniture industry as well as nearly all industries. But we are working around the clock to minimize that effect on you. Read more below.

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Investing in Our Future: Kids & Nature

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 Peggy Farabaugh

Investing in our future: Kids and Nature — Every year Vermont Woods Studios sponsors an environmental field trip for the 3rd graders at our local Vernon Elementary School VES. We think it’s important to pass along our love of nature to the people who own our planet’s future. Our new friend, Keelin agrees!

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How to Help Save the Monarchs

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 Peggy Farabaugh

Why Do We Even Care About Monarchs?

How to Help Save the Monarchs | Vermont Woods Studios — If you visit us at Stonehurst you’ll notice our commitment to forest conservation. As wood furniture makers we’re mindful of our impact on nature. Since we all love monarchs (our state butterfly) we work to conserve their habitat both here in VT and in the Mexican forest where they over-winter (above). We’ve partnered with the non-profit, Forests for Monarchs FFM to plant trees & restore monarch habitat in Mexico. So far we’ve planted over 60,000 trees! Photo by Sue Sill.

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Outdoor Furniture: Wood or Recycled Plastic?

March 5, 2020January 7, 2022 Peggy Farabaugh Leave a comment

Last updated on January 7th, 2022 at 03:58 pm

Recycled Plastic Outdoor Furniture | Polywood — If you’re shopping for wooden outdoor furniture this season, you’ve probably noticed there are a lot of new faux wood furniture sets, made from recycled plastic. Shown here is the POLYWOOD Euro dining set. It has the look and weight of wood but lasts longer and doesn’t require any maintenance.

Why Recycled Plastic Instead of Wood?

When customers asked us to start carrying outdoor furniture naturally we searched for a real wood product. However, while there are weather resistant species such as cedar, teak, eucalyptus and redwood that make fine outdoor furniture, we still worried about the longevity of the furniture, maintenance, and the environmental impact. While researching high end outdoor wood furniture we discovered recycled plastic lumber (RPL) made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Also known as Poly-Wood, it looks like real wood & has the heavy weight of real wood plus it’s durable, versatile and environmentally friendly.

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