Join us for an inspiring talk with Marcus Sims of Treeincarnation, who has spent the past 35 years giving felled trees a second, beautiful life. Working throughout the Baltimore/Washington region, Marcus salvages logs brought down by storms or removed for development.

He mills the logs into live edge lumber, carefully stacks and air-dries them for years, and ultimately transforms the wood into custom furniture pieces. His designs highlight the natural beauty of the wood while reflecting the needs and desires of his clients.

Marcus’s philosophy is refreshingly simple: don’t get caught up in rigid dimensions or preconceived notions of how furniture “should” look—let the wood itself guide the process.

Whether you’re interested in reclaiming felled trees, or simply someone who appreciates craftsmanship and creative reuse, you’ll come away inspired by Marcus’s artistry and vision. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how ordinary logs are transformed into extraordinary works of functional art.