Rising Sun Woodworks, LLC is owned and operated by local artist, woodworker and builder, Gary E. Stiewing. Born in Milford, Connecticut, Gary is one of those rare few who knew what he wanted to do when he grew up. He wanted to be a builder. Building forts in the back yard led to a high school business building decks and additions. Gary eventually attended Chester Institute of Technical Education in Stratford, CT to study architectural engineering. While working at a civil engineering firm, Gary soon realized that while he could visualize and design buildings, he felt distant from the creative process and missed having his hands in the work. Soon after the birth of his first child, Gary left the firm and struck out on his own, never looking back.

Forty years later, from wooden boats, suspension, bridge, timber frame and straw bale homes, to his latest endeavors in wood art and custom furniture, Gary has been dedicated to building with spirit – the tree, yours, and his. Concerned about our world and our personal responsibility for caring for it, he uses locally and ethically sourced raw materials and to limit our carbon footprint.

Where does he find inspiration? Gary can often be heard to say:"the wood speaks to me and tells me what it wants to be". His job is to listen, deeply, and honor the spirit of the tree. The result? The unique and inherent beauty of that tree on display in your home.