09/21/2026
This stump was leftover from a storm damaged tree that we previously finished removing the canopy and the majority of the main stem. Even though the stump had rot damage in the center they still wanted to try and utilize it for something because of its ideal location at the entrance of this beautiful vineyard and meadery. I made a custom carved sign for the front and carved a silhouette of a blue heron on the back wall and the center hole made a great spot for a planter so I made a center support inside the stump for the plants out of an old piece of the canopy. I’m happy we were able to give pieces of this aftermath new purpose and make something to greet visitors of Bears Bluff Meadery and Deep Water Vineyard for years to come.