For more than three decades, Jake Jacobson has made the Mt. Washington Valley his home. A lifelong teacher, skier, storyteller, and craftsman, he carries a deep respect for nature and the stories it leaves behind in the wood he works with.
Jake gravitates toward the pieces most would pass by — the knotty, twisted cuts, the burls and scars, the fallen limbs shaped by weather and time. He believes these “imperfections” reveal the true character of the tree, holding its history, resilience, and quiet strength.
In a world that chases perfection, Jake’s work offers a different perspective: beauty often lives in what we first see as flaws. Knots, cracks, and grain distortions aren’t defects. They’re evidence of survival, adaptation, and growth. They mirror the journeys people take, shaped by challenge, loss, and the will to keep going.
Each bowl, board, and hand-turned piece reflects this philosophy. Every creation is one of a kind, guided by the wood’s natural form and finished with intention.
When you bring home a Junque Wood Creation, you’re not just purchasing a functional object. You’re bringing home a story. A reminder that beauty lives in the imperfect places, and that growth is always possible.