Our Wood Sources

A STORY WORTH CARRYING FORWARD 

At CS Woods, every slab has a story—and we believe that story matters just as much as the final piece it becomes. While much of our inventory is sourced from across the contiguous United States, our collection reaches far beyond, with exceptional wood arriving from Canada, Hawaii, Africa, Indonesia, Germany, Greece, and other unique regions around the world. Each piece is chosen not only for its beauty, but for the integrity of how it came to us.

We are deeply committed to responsible sourcing. That means working with trees that are removed for the right reasons—whether due to age, safety, land use changes, or natural lifecycle—and ensuring that the process honors both the environment and the people connected to it. From the landowners and local communities to the sawyers and mill operators, we prioritize relationships with individuals who approach their craft with care, sustainability, and respect. Every step, from felling to milling to transport, is handled with intention.

Recently, Kent, the owner of CS Woods, traveled to Greece to personally select a group of remarkable walnut trees. He spent time with the families connected to the land, heard their stories, and stood beneath the trees before they were carefully harvested. These trees had lived for nearly a century—serving their environment, shaping their landscape—and through a thoughtful, global process, they are now being milled in Germany, shipped through Antwerp and Canada, and ultimately arriving in Denver. It’s a journey that reflects both reverence and craftsmanship, preserving not just the wood, but the legacy behind it.

In addition to globally sourced material, we are proud to work extensively with what is often called “urban reclaimed” wood. These are trees that come down as cities evolve—whether due to development, infrastructure changes, or necessary removals in parks and neighborhoods. Rather than being lost, these trees are given a second life. We partner with trusted sawyers—many of whom we consider family—to ensure these materials are thoughtfully salvaged and transformed into something lasting.

When you walk through the CS Woods warehouse, you’re not just seeing slabs—you’re seeing a collection of stories from around the world. And if you’re curious, just ask. Kent and the team can tell you where a piece came from, the journey it took, and the people behind it. That way, when your slab becomes a table, a countertop, or a centerpiece in your home, you’ll carry that story forward—and be able to share it with everyone who gathers around it.

DONATE YOUR TREE

Trees are special and have stories to tell! Although CS Woods can’t save every tree, we are always on the lookout for beautiful specimens to sequester that carbon and preserve their story. If you are in Colorado or Northern New Mexico, and you have a superlative old tree that is dying, recently deceased (already removed) or must be removed for safety, you may send us photos and dimensions and we’ll see if it is ready to be turned into gorgeous slabs.

If you are in another part of the country, we recommend that you reach out to your local sawmill or lumber company and see if your tree may be of interest to them.

BECOME A CS WOODS SUPPLIER

We have a family of sawyers and sawmills we have been working with for many years, but we are always interested in making new acquaintances in the industry and seeing what they have to offer. We are very careful about our chain of custody and the sustainable nature of our inventory. If you are a sawyer who is interested in becoming a supplier, please email us you contact information, company story, wood origin and care process along with some photos of the very best you have to offer! We are also interested if you have a large exceptional old collection you would like to share with us.  Please email us photos! cswoods@cswoods.com

For every tree we choose to add to our inventory we have a story. These are often treasured memories, sometimes surprising and historically significant ones, and once in a while funny ones.  We take great joy in sharing these stories with our clients so that they become a part of it and can keep those stories alive.

We do not buy single logs/trees unless you are local.