Kentucky Heritage
A Family Story, Carried Forward
For over 100 years, the Lawson name has been tied to craftsmanship. Ralph Lawson’s father built church pews still used today in the small Appalachian town, Jackson, KY. The Lawson’s before him moved to Eastern Kentucky from Virginia to move logs down the Kentucky River. Those pews were more than wood and nails—they were places where families gathered, sang, and grieved. They were part of life in Breathitt County.
Today, that story continues—not in a workshop in Appalachia, but on a quiet farm in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Here, Ralph Lawson has turned his own hands, long used in masonry, toward wood. Each piece is a bridge between where he came from and what he is creating now.
Craftsmanship
Local Wood, Local Hands: every piece begins as a log from Ralph’s Lawrenceburg farm. Kentucky hardwood, rooted in Kentucky soil.
One‑of‑a‑Kind: no templates, no mass production—each turning is shaped by the curve of the grain and the patience of the maker.
Meet the Artisan
After decades running Lawson Masonry—often alongside his sons Michael and Matthew—Ralph stepped back from brick and mortar to focus on what had always pulled at him: wood. Semi‑retired, but more inspired than ever, he is shaping heirlooms that connect people to place, to history, and to each other.
Ralph’s work isn’t just about skill. It’s about story. Every bowl, hat, or sculpted form carries the weight of a family tradition and the spirit of Kentucky. This is woodcraft that feels alive because it comes from the same land where Ralph lives, works, and walks every day.
Our Location
Nestled in the heart of the Bluegrass in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky