Welcome To The Carpenter's Shop!
Our Story
What Is The Carpenter's Shop?
The Carpenter’s Shop is based at Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts. Staff and residents of the program handcraft beautiful premium hardwood cutting boards, cheese boards, trivets, and more.
What Is Our Purpose?
The purpose of the shop is to provide an opportunity for our residents to learn valuable carpentry skills under the tutelage of a master carpenter, skills that could provide a means of income when they graduate the Adult & Teen Challenge program. All of our products are designed and made by the residents.
How You Can Help
Purchasing these beautiful gifts provides positive affirmation for the residents and all proceeds help support our program.
Customer Reviews
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Gabe & Grace Lopez
"The premium ash, cherry, maple and walnut board is beautiful! Very well made, functional, and a perfect gift for those who love to entertain and present an appetizer spread for guests to share!"
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Jordan S.
"I love my cutting board from The Carpenter's Shop! I received the Fenway board as a gift and it looks amazing with my beachy/farmhouse decor. I think the quality is top notch and I love the story behind the product."
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Mary B
"I purchased a cutting board from Teen Challenge! I loved it so much I bought three more! They are of exceptional workmanship, and are good quality and value! No two are alike!I plan on buying more as gifts."
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Scott Hoffman
"They're even more beautiful in person. I give one to each one of my clients and they are always blown away. They even customized the attached tags with a personalized message from me!"
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Sam Chang
"What a great idea for helping give the guys or girls a skill, and the woodwork looks beautiful"
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Barbara DeFilippo Feder
"We LOVE them! So beautifully crafted and an organization close to our hearts! Thank you!!"
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Corrine Ford
"For Christmas last year I received The Newport Multi-Wood Charcuterie Board. The craftsmanship put into these boards are beyond beautiful! Looking forward to showing off my beautiful charcuterie board at the next family gathering!"
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Sara Quinn
“I love my new cheese board so much that I bought two more as gifts!”
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Chef Charles Hermann
"I love them because they look great, are sturdy, well constructed, and do not separate or warp. I have had mine for 1 year and after washing it looks like new once the mineral oil is applied. Chef approved!"
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Susan R
“I love my cutting board! The craftsmanship is amazing, such a beautiful gift to receive and so unique. I loved that it also supports the Teen Challenge Ministry. They help those struggling with addiction.”
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Chris R
"I've purchased 3 boards and will buy more. They are the perfect gift and are great for entertaining. Keep up the good work!"
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Leah P
“I love my cutting board! This beautiful cheese board makes the perfect base for charcuterie and appetizers. A thoughtful gift for families, couples or anyone who loves to entertain. Each board is unique and handmade.”
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Lizzie E
“These beautifully handcrafted cutting boards & coasters are perfect gifts or displays in your home. The quality is top notch, and the craftsmanship unlike any other. Every time there are guests in our home, they want to know how they can acquire these items of their own!”
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Gayle Maynard
"The boards are beautiful. I just used mine tonight: beautiful and functional."
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Joe, Natalie, & Ezra Sullivan
"The purpleheart detailing on our Newport board gives a majestic touch to a truly standout piece of craftsmanship in our home. We love that it has quickly become a conversation starter with guests and friends alike!"
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Caitlin R.
“I received this amazing board as a gift, and I love it! It’s durable in the kitchen and beautiful to use as a charcuterie board.”
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Chef Chris C.
“We are so enjoying our new handcrafted cutting boards along with our “Coffee For Change” brand coffee. I had to throw in a picture of my own hand forged knife which looks quite well with the cutting board I must say. As a catering chef, these boards are essential in the kitchen! We are so looking forward to being a part of your journey! You guys are saving souls from addiction. Thank you again!”
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Kyle R.
“The Presentation and display of the Board was so nice, I didn’t even want to unwrap it. Very impressed with these boards and this ministry!”
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Marisa C.
“These cutting boards are the absolute perfect gift! The Lord is using this ministry in a way that is only imaginable by the kingdom.”
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Linda R.
“I love my new cutting/charcuterie board from Teen Challenge. The long charcuterie board is so portable, we can take it anywhere. The multi-colored wood is a beautiful centerpiece for our picnics.”
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Leanne R.
“Never have I seen such beautiful craftsmanship in a cutting board, especially at this price. They are so beautiful, I bought 3! Function with beauty is a rare find. The colors and materials are gorgeous!”
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Dr. Richard & Susan Penson
"This wonderful ministry has blessed us, The Connection Church and so many. The cutting boards are a beautiful reflection of Adult and Teen Challenge’s commitment to excellence and devotion to care.”
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Nicole R.
“The cutting board is beautiful. It's not too big or clunky and is well crafted. It's great for picnics or showing off at dinners and great for gifts too.”
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Diane T.
“I received the beautiful coasters from a close friend. The quality and workmanship can only be described as perfection! They fit in any decor and I absolutely love them!!!”
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Karen H.
"When TC started making the cutting boards, I knew that it would be the perfect gift for someone on my Christmas list. And it was! The board was beautiful and well made. They loved it! I need to get one for myself."
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Jeff & Liz Mayhew
“Received the Fenway cutting board made by Teen Challenge as a gift. It is a beautiful board that is just the right size. It is very easy to clean and stores nicely.”
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Faith G.
"I purchased two cutting boards at a missions night for my church that Teen Challenge came to present at. I own the Fenway and the Mystic. The most special part about owning the boards is being able to host and welcome my loved ones! I pile on all my favorite cheeses, crackers, and fruit! They are that extra special touch to add warmth to the table to enjoy time together with people I dearly love to help them feel special when they visit!
The craftsmanship of them is executed with such excellence and purchasing them helps support a profoundly impactful Christ-centered recovery ministry! Thank you Teen Challenge for sharing your creativity! Go buy one today for every person you know! They also make amazing wedding and or housewarming gifts!!!" -
Stephanie D.
"The board I have is so smooth, well made, and very colorful. You can tell that it was hand crafted with a lot of care and effort. I use mine mostly as a charcuterie board to serve guests, but it can also be used as a cutting board too. My wood board was given to me as a house warming gift so it’s a great gift idea for a friend, but most importantly you get to support an amazing mission, so I got a second one myself. I would definitely recommend buying your own!”
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Bryce R.
"These boards are great! They make hosting at my home so much eaiser, I get so many compliments on the design & colors."
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Rayce R.
"As a artist, I apperciate the time and effort put into the design of these boards, as well as the craftsmenship it takes to make them. Great job, Adult & Teen Challenge!"
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Wayne & Yvette Gallagher
"The first cutting board that we purchased from the Carpenters Shop is the Rockland, we love it so much that we started a collection. The quality of the cutting board is on full display when preparing food, and the beauty of when being used to serve food. We love being able to share that God is using the men in the program to create."
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Matt L.
"Wonderful Product! I love the boards. So grateful for this ministry.”
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Alex W.
“These boards have created an impact, and are a great gift for loved ones over the holidays.”
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Tony C.
“These cutting boards are great! The juice grooves on The Burlington are convenient for cooking.”
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Apryl C.
"The Carpenter's Shop cutting boards are my favorite when entertaining. I have used them for more than just cutting, but also for graze/charcuterie boards because they are gorgeous and the craftsmanship is top notch. I absolutely recommend these boards & love that each purchase supports such an amazing cause."
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Melissa O.
"I ordered a bundle of cutting boards last year as Christmas gifts, but decided to keep the Berkshire for myself, and I love it! I use it as a Charcuterie board for every family gathering and it has quickly become a staple and family favorite. Oh, and everyone else loved the cutting boards that they received as gifts, especially knowing how special it was that the guys in the program made them."
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Blake R.
"These boards are a great way to promote the ministry and be used for gatherings in your home. Great craftsmanship as well."
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Zach G.
"While these boards make great gifts and are a great addition to your kitchens, they also help support an amazing program!"
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Carol H.
"I love Vanilla Bean restaurants. Good clientele for this type of product. We needed a new carving board (after 40+ years or sanding it spit in two). You made it easy to help an organization train others in an art form & valuable skill. Thank you."
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Diane H.
"Knowledgeable salesmen, beautiful cutting boards, nice to see the photo of the craftsmen on their masterpieces and a great cause!!"
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Moriah L.
"Everything was great! Timothy was such an amazing salesman and great help! Best cutting boards I’ve ever bought."
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K. Sullivan
"Well crafted usable art presented in a clean and professional manner. Good energy from the sales team."
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Carlee W.
"The guys were great; super nice and the woodwork products that they are making are beautiful. This is such an important organization/cause. As the mother and ex-wife of addicts in recovery, THANK YOU!"
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Sara M.
"I love your boards...they are awesome"
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Terri A.
"These boards are terrific...so versatile"
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Jen B.
"I am impressed with the quality and craftsmanship"
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Bob C.
"I purchased boards and gave them away as gifts...we love them"
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Stephanie L.
"I have never seen cutting boards like these... they are wonderful and so colorful"
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Josephine P.
"I recently received one of the cutting boards (Maple Juice Board) as a gift & was blown away by the quality! These boards give a whole new meaning to “handmade quality”. What makes it even better is that these products are teaching valuable skills, and supporting a wonderful cause!"
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Rachel D.
"By far, the Princeton board is my favorite board to use for charcuterie purposes! Since getting this board about a year ago, every holiday, every get together, our at-home date nights, or even just a family movie night with our children, food displays have taken on a whole new fun twist! Besides being a beautiful board, the grooves make it easy to prevent food from just falling off the sides. Hands down, you will want 2 of these!"
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Elizabeth R.
"My daughter who works for Adult and Teen Challenge Rhode Island gave me a cutting board for Christmas. She says it's called Newport. I am 93 years old and I often just eat little snack foods. The cutting board she gave me is small and fits right in my lap while I watch my daytime television shows. It's also easy for me to wash. It's a beautiful cutting board and it's from a beautiful program."
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Nanci M.
"I received a beautiful 18x6 cutting board. This size is perfect for serving cheese & crackers. The craftsmanship is wonderful & the color combinations of purples, brown & tan is truly stunning. It is a cutting board that can take center stage every time it's used. When not in use, I love to display it!"
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Rachael
"I have received a beautiful cutting board for Christmas and I am absolutely in love with it. The quality is top notch. It is very sturdy, the wood coloring is beautiful and it's the perfect size! I love it so very much!"
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Jason B.
“Thank you so much for what you are doing!!!! There is a way out.”
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Kate
“Beautiful quality product that supports a wonderful program. The men were a delight to talk to!"
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Kimberly W.
"I will treasure this board and hope that my help goes far. "
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Rita
“Love the colorful wood. Beautiful craftsmanship on these cutting boards. Marks testimony moved me. Thank you Adult and Teen Challenge Vermont!"
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Patrick W.
"I like the beautiful cutting boards and even more when I recognized the cause."
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Lori
“The boards are beautifully done and I am praying for Adult and Teen Challenge Vermont. Great program and salesmen. I love my Newport."
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Nicole D.
"I love it, and it's absolutely beautiful! I will definitely be ordering more boards from you in the future."
