Several months ago we moved to the Winchester VA area to build a new home in which to retire. Our exploration for local products (Eat Fresh, Eat Local) landed us in the Mt. Airy Market one day, where in addition to local produce and meats we found an assortment of handmade wood crafts: cutting boards, cheese boards, trivets etc. They were beautiful, and upon noting our admiration to the market's proprietor he said "oh, those are made by a guy who lives almost next door to here." We planned to have new furniture in our retirement house, and our vision for the master bedroom entailed hardwood pieces from one of the numerous New England woodworking artisans. But we thought: what if this "guy who lives almost next door" could do it instead? We preferred to invest ourselves in our new community if possible. A quick look at his website included photos of beautiful handmade hardwood furniture, so we contacted Ron Light of Lighthouse Woodworking, sending an email describing our interest, and soon we had a response inviting us to his shop and asking for some examples of what we were looking for. Our initial visit and conversation were enlightening - Ron showed us his workshop and upstairs show room, described how he sourced his wood, showed us details of grain and color variations in his art, and asked us questions along the way. He asked for more specific details on what we were looking for, and he promised to put together a proposal with sketches and pricing for us to review. We left feeling very excited about the prospect of having him create our new furniture. We returned to Ron's shop to review his thorough and reasonable proposal. Ron's interpretation of our described vision was spot on - there were a few details to sort out but he assured us we would be consulted, look at mock-ups and make approvals before any final work was committed. As the design and our relationship grew, we were inspired that this artisan wasn't just making furniture, he was creating "our" furniture, and his goal was to deliver precisely what we were looking for. Ron sent progress photos (which were thrilling to see) and kept us informed every step of the way. It was clear that our vision was being fulfilled. At long last we moved into our new home, and the next day Ron arrived with our new bedroom furniture. Each piece was assembled, Ron tested every screw and drawer until everything worked to his satisfaction (he actually returned a few days later to replace a few screws he wasn't 100% confident in). We were absolutely thrilled - and a month later we are still thrilled. Everyone who walks into the master suite stops and says "wow." The bed, side tables, dresser and bookcases are stunning. The cherry wood gleams and glows, the lines of the design are clean, harmonious and esthetically pleasing. We couldn't be happier. The bonus is that we have made friends with Ron and his wife, and we are very much looking forward to our next collaboration. read more

Lighthouse Woodworking is nothing short of amazing. I muddled through the internet trying to find a carpenter who could help with a somewhat complicated furniture project. The few people I did find, said it was too much for them or never called back. Then I stumbled upon Ron and Beth Light of Lighthouse Woodworking. Ron promptly returned my email, asked for photos and accepted the project. To my amazement, I didn't get a carpenter...I got a true artist and craftsman! I was blown away by his knowledge, expertise, and artistry. Ron is the real deal. I almost felt silly asking them to work on my rather odd project. He actually builds furniture! But he fit me in and took on our far-fetched idea of taking two similar antique furniture pieces and making them into one desk. The complicated project involved taking one antique console table in terrible shape and one antique coffee table with an unusable design and making them into one usable desk. Ron put them together and gave us a desk that dreams are made of! Every time I walk past it, I think "this guy is a genius!" It is now a mind-blowing example of craftsmanship and dare I say "wizardry". It was truly an honor and a pleasure to work with Ron. Touching a handmade piece of furniture, understanding all the components and moments it took to create. This used to be a tree, made from sunlight, and rain...the artistry, ingenuity, blood, sweat and time..to know these things and to see and appreciate these things in a piece of furniture is amazing indeed. I'm sitting at the beautiful desk that Ron resurrected and it actually feels alive. Tell me your IKEA desk does that. read more

Lighthouse Woodworking provides top quality one-stop shopping for custom fine woodworking, with excellent customer service - all at a fair price. Our large job included log hauling (our own trees), rough saw, kiln dry, finish saw and sand, assembly, finish and delivery. The final product included many quarter sawn white oak components for our kitchen/dining/living room renovation: (6) cabinets, (3) floor to ceiling shelving units, (5) open wall shelves, a custom work table, and lots of base, cove, door/window trim. Ron Light is a highly skilled craftsman who takes great pride in his product. He communicates closely, keeps careful accounts, pays high attention to detail and works tirelessly to ensure a top quality job. We couldn't be happier with Ron's work, look forward to future collaboration, and give our highest recommendation (if only 6 stars were an option!) read more

Outstanding Old World Craftsmanship. When one of the back post broke on our rare rosewood dining room chair we looked on the WWW for an artisan repair facility that we prayed could repair our chair. After an extensive search of customer reviews we selected Lighthouse Wood Working. We dropped off our chair and in a few days Mr. Light called us for pick up. We were amazed when we inspected our chair. The break was virtually invisible. Mr. Light glued, sanded, stained and refinished the back post to match perfectly. We were amazed at the quality of his work, the chair appeared as it had when new. We cannot say enough good comments about his workmanship and attention to detail. Bill B. read more

My wife and I are delighted by the work Ron Light did for us at Lighthouse Woodworking. The craftsmanship is impeccable. He listened carefully to what we needed and did exactly that. His work was done quickly and at a very fair price. We couldn't be happier with his work. Ron graciously gave us a tour of his place of business. He has produced a wonderful array of furniture with a high level of craftsmanship. Beyond his traditional craftsmanship he surprised us with some state of the art woodworking technology: a laser system for beautifully engraving wood. Lighthouse Woodworking is highly recommended. read more

Ron Light of Lighthouse Woodworking is our go-to furniture designer and refinisher. We've bought beautifully designed new furniture from him, used him for refinishing multiple pieces of inherited midcentury furniture, and with our latest project collaborated with him for designing a unique walk-around headboard. The headboard is exquisite and as Ron says is a statement piece. Working with Ron is a joy: He's conscientious, innovative, and inventive. He listens well and delivers a product that exceeds requirements. You can't go wrong to hire Lighthouse Woodworking. read more

Ron has built 3 unique pieces for us; Cabinets/pantry, door tree and radiator bench. He is very creative, meticulous, diligent, talented and frankly well priced for the quality and time he puts into it. I have an old house and have always had a hard time finding prefabricated pieces that fit or had everything I wanted. He personally designed the pieces to my specifications, stained them to match and installed them (not always easy in an old house). I could not be happier with the final results. They will be beautiful, functional and lasting. read more

If you are looking for quality, custom, solid-wood furniture that fits exactly what you're looking for, you have to go to Ron! He built my coffee table and hutch and they are both exactly what I wanted and beautiful, and I know they will last. Ron took my ideas and sketches and brought them to life using the finest craftsmanship. He also has the patience of a saint. I take a long time to make decisions, particularly about stain color. Ron sent me several stain and dye choices until we found the right one. I read more

Ron built us a beautifully crafted dining room table. He was so easy to work with, explaining each step of the process as we were clueless! Considering the excellent craftsmanship, the price was extremely reasonable. He also, went "above and beyond" to deliver our table before Christmas so we could host our family in our new home. I am already contemplating our next piece of furniture! On top of that, Ron and his wife are truly great people! read more

Ron Light helped us with two separate furniture projects. He proved to be prompt, dependable and a skilled craftsmen. My wife and I were pleased. Working with Ron was a true pleasure. Ron was very approachable and he listened to our needs. I am planning on using services again. Ron is an honest and hardworking man. I recommend him without reservation. If you choose to work with him, you will not be disappointed. David Lind read more

We just moved back to the States from Europe and were very disappointed to discover our new coffee table was damaged in the crossing. Happily, we discovered Lighthouse Woodworking and Ron was able to fit our repair into his schedule. Two days after dropping it off the walnut base looks like new and the table now functions as designed. Thank you so much for the quality repair and great customer service. read more

Ron restored two antique table tops for me. These were tables that were old when my mother bought them and refinished them 65 years ago. Ron handled them with care and restored them so they will be enjoyed by my family for another 65 years. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs antique furniture repaired or restored. read more

Ron built a beautiful oak framed mirror for our son's bedroom. Ron built it with two keyhole fittings in the back of the frame, which made mounting very straightforward. Ron has built several items for me and his is always a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended read more

Ron Light recently remodeled a piece of furniture for us, and we are delighted with the work he did and the timely manner of completion. He is truly a master craftsman we would recommend to all. read more