Why OwlCrest

OwlCrest is 40 acres of granite laden beautiful woods atop a mountain in Brattelboro, Vermont. I purchased the land with the intent of making it a retreat where my children, families, and their families could re-connect with the most primitive elements of life. OwlCrest is a place to discover our hidden talents and pursue dreams without complexity or judgement. OwlCrest is a place just to be.....

At dusk, if you sit quietly long enough at the crest of the land and listen, you will hear the rhythms of the forest. Owls calling out their names and asking who else is there. I'm here and who are you? We are just a visitor here, a temporary custodian of something that will soon be forgotten. I lived and worked here once. It was my privilege.

Monday, August 15, 2016

Logging Operations

Our logging operations in action.    The bigger logs are 24" in diameter, 12 feet long and weigh about 1200 pounds.  Hydraulics have no problem picking up the logs.   Below is the largest log we have sawed so far.  Very difficult to turn after first cut.  Any log bigger will have to be paired down using a chainsaw.   I am thinking of implementing a Scottish derrick to help with moving logs.


Oliver 550 has been impressive getting logs out of the woods.  Also useful in moving logs and lumber between saw and drying pile.


We are logging Hemlock for the most part for the machine shed and saving the Pine for main buildings and workshops.   A big Hemlock below that has been limbed.


Moving the sawmill to it's new home.


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