Watering wooden barrels? How are barrels watered, and why is it necessary? A wooden barrel is a true natural product that relies solely on the precise assembly of staves and metal hoops to remain sealed and stable, without any glue or adhesives. But what happens when the wood dries out and loses moisture? Exactly –…
From the idea to the finished piece of furnitureCreativity and craftsmanship in our joinery In our joinery, unique pieces are created that are more than just furniture – they are workpieces that incorporate creativity, craftsmanship and individual ideas. Closely intertwined with the centuries-old tradition of our cooperage, our carpenters repeatedly create pieces that impress with…
Beautiful things need spaceThe new carpentry workshop of Wilhelm Eder Today, I’d like to give you a brief overview of how and where our carpenters work. While much has already been shared about our cooperage and the craft involved, today I want to focus on the carpentry shop—its origins and development. About 15 years ago,…
What exactly are tannins? The term “tannin” is probably familiar to anyone who has ever had anything to do with wine or distillates and their production. But what exactly are tannins, why are they so important and where do they come from? I would like to answer these and other questions in the following lines.…
For winegrowers and in the barrel business, autumn is a busy time… Summer is in full swing, which for us and the winegrowers means that preparations for autumn must be too. The first grapes are already ripe in the vineyards and in the surrounding villages there are even some notices publicising the new wine. With…
Bath barrels The bath barrels or also bath tubs are probably known by now. Who does not want a private and absolutely natural pool at home that then is also a real eyecatcher? Well, I do in any case! Especially with the rising temperatures in summer, such a good bath in my personal wooden tub…
Summer is here and finally you can relax in the garden and on the terrace ! Summer is finally here! With the right barrel furniture we can sit outside and enjoy the garden, balcony or terrace. When you can eat and drink outside in the sun, it’s like being on vacation again, but without the…
Hi there, my name is Hilary and I’m from London, England. I have loved English gardens since my childhood. I spent the school holidays at our family country house in Kent. The garden was huge with lawns, flowers, trees, fruit and vegetables. My siblings and I always had to help in the garden. The best…
Ice baths in a wooden bath tub – benefits for body and spirit Ice baths in almost freezing water temperatures doesn‘t sound that inviting, but it is developing into a new mega trend. And for good reason – the positive physical and mental benefits are perfect for additional cardiovascular training. The physical benefits of regular…
Our wood for barrel storage, tree buckets, bath tubs The wood for all these products is also local… Origin is the Palatinate forest and even from the forestry of our hometown Bad Dürkheim. Large long Douglas fir trunks, some up to 30 m high, planted in the early 1930s, we process into products such as…