Honoring the Past, Building for the Future

We honor the legacy of the Pacific Northwest by reclaiming Western Red Cedar and transforming it into heirloom-quality furniture and garden pieces that celebrate nature, craftsmanship, and sustainability.

A Name Reclaimed with Pride

Why Cedardog?

Originally a slang term for logging remnant scroungers, we embrace this identity because we appreciate how labor-intensive our work is and the importance of optimizing this exceptional and limited resource.

Our cedar has shingled homes from Cape Cod to California for decades, and we are now pleased to bring our craft and this Pacific Northwest legacy to your home and garden.

In our workshop, we handcraft beautiful and durable outdoor furniture, garden décor, and custom enclosures. Stop by or visit our growing collection online.

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From Forest to Forever

The Art of Building Cedardog Creations

We reclaim the finest old-growth western red cedar left from circa 1900 logging operations across the Cascade Mountains. Using hand tools and a helicopter, we carefully recover this material and handcraft timeless home and garden pieces.

Step 1: Reclaim Historic Western Red Cedar

We hike deep into the Cascade Mountains to locate old-growth Western red cedar left behind by logging operations of the early 1900s.

Step 2: Recover with Tools & Helicopters

Using eco-conscious methods - including hand tools and helicopter airlifts - we recover cedar without disturbing the living forest.

Step 3: Mill in Mount Vernon, Washington

We mill cedar in Skagit County, WA, and bring the lumber to our workshop located on beautiful Fir Island, between historic Conway and LaConner.

Step 4: Individually craft each home and garden piece

We handcraft premium outdoor furniture, garden planters, and custom pieces, each reflecting the rich heritage of the Pacific Northwest.

Cedardogs in the Woods

See where and how we work.

Our Sustainability Commitment

No Live Trees Cut | Forest-Friendly Recovery | Locally Made in the Skagit Valley

Craftsmen, Storytellers, and Stewards of the Forest

Meet the Team

Our team is united by a passion for craftsmanship, a respect for history, and a deep commitment to sustainability. From cedar scouts to skilled woodworkers, every member of Cedardog Creations plays a vital role in bringing nature’s story into your home and garden.

Ken

I’ve been salvaging cedar for forty-five years, and this work is a big part of who I am. I value hard work, the outdoors, and am proud to be creating jobs and making products from materials discarded decades ago. From age 16, I’ve worked in every aspect of cedar salvage, from cutting blocks in the woods to owning cedar salvage, milling, and lumber businesses. Outside of work, you’ll find me exploring the world or relaxing on Puget Sound with a fishing pole in my hand.

Nate

I began cutting cedar shingles and shake blocks during high school and college breaks. Snowboarding is a passion of mine, and cedar salvage allowed me to work hard for ten months, then hit the slopes throughout the winter. Today, I geo-locate wood sources, manage harvest areas, permitting, and harvest restrictions. When not working, I’m hiking, snowmobiling, and snowboarding with my family on Mount Baker here in WA and Sun Valley, ID.

Juan Pablo

For me, cedar salvage was a fun way to earn money during high school summer breaks. This work is crazy hard, but I quickly realized it was something I loved to do. After graduation, I joined my dad (and Cedardog Creations' master craftsman), and other family in Mount Vernon, WA to chase my dream of a career in the cedar industry. In my free time, I enjoy woodworking, fishing, hunting, raising chickens, and time with family and a new puppy.

Ken & Nate - TD Wood Recovery LLC

The Heartfelt Journey of Cedardog Creations

We’ve known each other for decades, even cutting and shingle blocks together over the years. In 2007, we decided to pool our individual expertise and began TD Wood Recovery, with the mission to find the highest and best use of each piece of old-growth cedar we reclaim. Approaching every stump and slab, we decide if it’s best suited to make a #1 or #2 wall shingle, roofing shake, or specialty lumber.

Today, TD Wood Recovery works with several independent cedar salvage contractors. Blocks we harvest go to shake and shingle mills on the Olympic Peninsula, and we mill slabs into clear vertical grain lumber for local high-end specialty wood product suppliers.

In 2024, we recognized the woodworking talent and creativity of one of our most valued cutting contractors. This discovery opened the door for TD Wood Recovery to realize our mission to utilize all the material we reclaim.

A year later, with a shop bursting with products, Cedardog Creations opened as our new retail line. At last, we are maximizing the use of historic logging castoffs, from towering totem poles to tiny checkerboard blocks. Even our sawdust is put to good use on our neighbor's organic berry farm.

Next Gen Cedardogs

At the end of 2026, TD Wood Recovery and the Cedardog Creations workshop will be turned over to the next generation. Father-son duo Luis Sr and Luis Fernando will lead cedar salvage operations, while father-son duo Mario and Juan Pablo manage milling and Cedardog Creations.

Nate will continue providing contract, permitting, and business consultation support. For Ken, it’s time to lay down his saw and pick up his fishing rod more often. When not fishing or traveling, Ken will continue to share his lifetime of experience with this next generation of Cedardogs.