place + lineage
We are one of the region’s few shops focused specifically on traditional timber framing craftsmanship.
Our shop is located in Hortonville, New York, in a landscape shaped by centuries of timber framing. For nearly 400 years, Dutch, English, and German building traditions have defined the barns and homesteads of this area, many of which still stand today. We work within that lineage, drawing directly from the methods that built this landscape.
craft over speed
Every joint is cut by hand. Precision, patience, and fit cannot be rushed, and quality has no shortcut.
materials matter
Native and reclaimed timbers carry strength, texture, and memory. Wood is not just structure—it is history made visible.
built to outlast us
A timber frame should serve generations. We build with the expectation that what we make will stand long after we are gone.
accessible craft
You do not need to be a carpenter to live within a timber frame. This tradition belongs to everyone.
our philosophy
We believe timber framing is a living tradition.
For more than 400 years, barns have shaped the American landscape. Built from native timbers and joined by hand, these structures were designed for endurance, repair, and long use. In many ways, they are this country’s quiet monuments, standing not for grandeur, but for purpose and care.
Our work grows from that lineage.
We preserve and restore historic barns when possible, reusing timbers with respect for their history. When reclaimed material is not appropriate, we work with native hardwoods chosen for strength, grain, and longevity. Whether reclaimed or newly milled, every timber is treated with the same discipline and intention.
We practice traditional joinery and hand-hewing because these methods endure. They allow structures to move, age, and be repaired over time, creating frames meant to be passed forward rather than replaced.
Our tiny timber frames carry the intelligence of historic barns into a contemporary scale. Modest in size and rigorous in construction, they honor material, craft, and continuity, one frame at a time.
the shop
Michael Rosenberger, a third-generation woodworker, leads Tiny Native Timbers. He blends traditional timber framing and joinery with modern design, allowing the wood to speak through its grain, patterns, and natural character. Every piece is a reflection of his lifelong devotion to wood.