A Sno Hill Chapel Community Build
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A Sno Hill Chapel Community Build |
Raising Timber |
Building Community
May 29, 30, 31 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Attend one, two, or all three days
Preserving the Old Ways. Building Together.
This build is led by Star Hill Timberworks, founded by Jon Anderson, alongside experienced instructors.
The teaching style is:
open and approachable
hands on and conversational
demonstration based as the work unfolds
No prior experience is required. Questions are welcome at any time. Learning happens naturally, through doing, watching, and shared curiosity.
The goal is to preserve traditional craft by inviting people into it, not gatekeeping it.
What We’re Building
A 16 x 30 timber frame pergola that will live alongside Sno Hill Chapel as:
a gathering space
a place of rest and conversation
a symbol of what can happen when a community builds together
This pergola is being built to last and to tell a story.
Dates & Daily Schedule
Sno Hill Chapel - Ellsworth, WI
Dates: May 29, 30, & 31
Daily: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Attend, one, two, or all three days.
Weekend Flow
Friday: Layout, safety orientation, early joinery
Saturday: Continued joinery, fitting, and frame prep
Sunday: Community gather & pergola raising day
This is not a class.
This is not a workshop.
This is a community build.
Sign Up to Participate
The Heart of the Build
The community build is about:
making traditional craft visible and accessible
learning by doing, watching, and asking
honoring the way things were built for generations
creating a space that will serve the community for years to come
Whether you’re cutting joinery, observing quietly, asking questions, or simply being present, your participation matters.
This build is about more than wood and tools.
Community Giving
This build supports a local non-profit.
After registering, we’ll reach out to with event details and an opportunity for a sliding-scale donation option:
If funds are tight, give what you can
Suggested amount reflects the middle of the range
If you’re able to give more, your generosity supports others and the community cause
Additional donations will be accepted onsite throughout the weekend.
Farmer Angel Network
We exist to foster mental wellness, reduce stigma, and promote resilience across the agricultural community.
Through trusted partnerships and local outreach, we connect farmers with life-saving mental health resources,
stress-relief tools, and safe spaces for peer-to-peer support.
Food, Music, & Atmosphere
Sno Hill Chapel will be providing catered food throughout the event.
Live music is planned and will be announced soon.
Food, music, and shared labor are intentional parts of creating a calm, welcoming, and community-centered environment.
Come build with us.
Come watch. Come learn. Come belong.
How to Participate
Everyone is asked to sign up in advance, whether you plan to work hands-on, observe, or move between both.
It helps us plan for safety, food, and a great experience for everyone.
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Joinery, fitting, frame prep - guided and supported.
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Watch techniques, ask questions, learn the language of timber framing.
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Most people naturally do. We will help guide you as you feel ready.