Nicasio Woodworks is the collaboration of husband and wife team, Patrick McDonnell and Barbara Contini.  The award winning, hardwood products are made in our small workshop in western Marin County California. We seek out beautiful wood and then sculpt the pieces to both highlight the unique features to create something that is attractively functional. With a commitment to sustainability.

Almost all of the wood we use is reclaimed.  It is acquired  from trees that may be lost during storms or are removed as part of local land management or orchard renewals.  This search for interesting and dramatic wood is always ongoing, and some of our best finds were from people letting us know about trees that fell or are being removed.

There are only two important care issues for any wood product: do not soak in water for any length of time and avoid extreme heat. All our serving pieces (bowls, salad servers and boards) are intended for food contact and therefore are finished with food grade oils and waxes. After use, rinse the piece and then thoroughly dry. While the finish should last for years, if the luster fades after an extended period of time, it can be renewed with any food safe oil (e.g. butcher block oil, mineral oil, walnut oil, bees wax, etc.).  Oils, such as olive oil or other salad oils, are not recommended as they will get rancid over time. Minor scratches that may develop with extensive use of the pieces can be removed with very fine sandpaper and then the piece can be re-oiled.