Discover Holland Michigan 2022 Visitors Guide

HOLLAND BOWL MILL

Holland Bowl Mill

It can take almost 100 years for a hardwood tree to develop the grains that make each bowl so beautiful, and the skilled artisans who handle the wood give it the reverence it deserves. For over a month, they lovingly hand carve, dry, sand and oil each piece, touching each one over 100 times in the process. In the showroom, you can learn the history of this fascinating business while admiring the unique characteristics of each piece. Artistry is displayed not only in stackable bowls, but also in one-of-a kind charcuterie boards, pens and whimsical carvings. All come with a lifetime guarantee and can be personalized on site. Looking for a special gift that will last generations? Pick one from this business that has already done so.

One of the last of its kind in America , the Holland Bowl Mill makes exquisitely crafted solid hardwood bowls the same way as over 150 years ago. This 4th generation family business remains a master of this vanishing art. Come visit their showroom and see the factory where antique machinery is buzzing, sawdust is flying, and the scent of fresh cut wood perfumes the air. While the Holland Bowl Mill family honors the time-tested processes of their ancestors, they also embrace a modern-day appreciation of the environment. Their no-waste manufacturing methods begin with harvesting hardwood logs from sustainable forests throughout Michigan and the Midwest. A clever nesting technique is used, so when a 17” bowl is carved, a 15-, 12- and 9-inch bowl is created at the same time out of the same wood block. Larger scrap pieces are transformed into grilling planks and wooden spoons. Smaller scraps become firewood, and shavings become animal bedding.

HOLLAND BOWL MILL 120 James St • (616) 396-6513 • hollandbowlmill.com

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