Family-owned since 1989, Bear Woodworking is known for handmade outdoor furniture crafted in Livonia. Its work places picnic tables in settings ranging from private homes to community spaces and local businesses.
Bear Hollow SupplyBear Hollow Supply grew from Roman Yoder’s 1990s Northeast Ohio workshop, where he designed bed hardware for Amish furniture builders, into a family-run maker of table legs and woodworking hardware. Today, the company handcrafts its table legs in Ohio, including cast aluminum designs, while continuing to serve furniture builders and DIY customers with practical project components. Brady Yoder took over the business in 2017 and carries the family’s emphasis on craftsmanship into its expanding product line.FREDERICKSBURG, OH
Green Acres Outdoor LivingFounded by the Swartzentruber family in 1988 as a small wooden-lawn-furniture business, Green Acres Outdoor Living now supplies the Lehigh Valley with patio furniture and backyard structures. The family-run company has grown from a seasonal roadside operation into a regional outdoor-living retailer with locations in Allentown and Easton, offering custom-made products and delivery, setup, and site-preparation services. Most of its product lines are made by Amish craftsmen in Pennsylvania and Ohio, a detail that reflects the company’s emphasis on workmanship and value.EASTON, PA
Stoltzfus Woodworks LLCAs a second-generation family-owned business rooted in Lancaster County, Stoltzfus Woodworks has spent more than 32 years earning a reputation for careful, made-to-order craftsmanship. Its builders create custom outdoor structures for homeowners and animal owners, tailoring each project to its setting and intended use. The company serves customers through dealers along the East Coast from Boston to Virginia.LANCASTER, PA
Windward Design GroupFrom a backyard operation in Florida to a family-run manufacturer with facilities in Sarasota and Punxsutawney, Windward Design Group has handcrafted outdoor furniture in the United States for over 30 years. Founded by David Peace, the company now employs more than 130 people and produces over 35 collections along with replacement cushions, serving both residential and commercial settings through authorized dealers. Two of Peace’s five children work alongside him, keeping the business’s family character present as it continues to make durable outdoor furniture.PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA