Frequently Asked Questions

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We create handcrafted items including writing instruments (pens), letter openers, smoking pipes, and various home and kitchen decor items. We also offer seasonal farm products like berries, honey, and eggs. Visit our Products page to see our current inventory.

Yes! All of our products are handcrafted right here at DreamLand Farm in Maryville, Tennessee. Each item is made with love!

We'd love to work with you on custom projects! Please contact us with your ideas, and we'll discuss options, timeline, and pricing.

For local customers in the Maryville area, we can arrange delivery or pickup. For shipping to other locations, please contact us for pricing and availability information.

Ready-made items are typically available for immediate pickup or delivery. Custom orders may take longer depending on the complexity. Contact us for specific timelines on your order.

Please contact us about gift wrapping options. We're happy to work with you to make your purchase extra special!

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Our products are made with high-quality materials including various woods (such as hickory, locust, and bloodwood), metal accents, and other premium components. We prioritize durability and beauty in every piece.

MDF, or Medium-Density Fiberboard, is an engineered wood product made from wood fibers, resin, and wax, which are compressed under high heat and pressure to form dense panels. It is widely used in furniture making, cabinetry, and construction due to its versatility, smooth surface, and cost-effectiveness. MDF is known for its uniformity and ability to be easily shaped and finished, making it a popular choice in various applications.

Our fainting goats are quite the local attraction! They are actually Myotonic Goats.

The origin of the myotonic goat is believed to be the United States, with the breed first appearing in Tennessee around the 1880s. The most widely accepted theory is that a farmer named John Tinsley brought four unusual goats from Nova Scotia to central Tennessee, and after he left, his employer, Dr. Mayberry, bought them, and they became the foundation for the breed in the U.S.

Though it’s commonly referred to as fainting, Myotonic goats get their name from their inherited muscle condition known as myotonia congenita. Myotonia causes their muscles to “lock up” when they’re startled or scared (related to the fight or flight response), leading them to fall over and lie stiff.

Contact us if you'd like to visit the farm or learn more about our goats.

A burl is a rounded, swollen growth on a tree that can form on the trunk or branches as a result of stress from an injury, infection, or insects. The wood inside a burl has a unique, twisted, and highly figured grain pattern, making it valuable for woodworking and decorative items. Burls are generally harmless to the tree, and while their cause is often unknown, they are the tree's way of responding to stress.

Hickory is among the hardest and strongest of woods native to the United States. On average, Hickory is denser, stiffer, and harder than either White Oak or Hard Maple. The wood is commonly used where strength or shock-resistance is important. Shagbark Hickory falls into the True-Hickory grouping, and is considered to be a ring-porous wood. The strength characteristics of Hickory are influenced considerably by the spacing of its growth rings. In general, wood from faster-growing trees, with wider spaced growth rings, tends to be harder, heavier, and stronger than wood from slower-growing trees that have rings which are closer together.

Locust wood is good for applications requiring high durability and rot resistance, such as fence posts, decking, and outdoor furniture. It is also an excellent, high-BTU firewood that burns hot, long, and efficiently. Historically, its strength and durability were valued for building materials, tool handles, and even components for ships.

Marblewood tree is known for the highly distinctive stripes, ranging in color from dark brown, to even purple or black. While the sapwood is usually bears the same distinctively pale yellow color as the heartwood, only the heartwood features the trademark striping, which makes the wood so appealing to turners. The striping is random and irregular; no two patterns are ever alike. The wood is heavy and dense, making it well suited for applications where strength and durability are key — such as flooring and furniture. The wood can prove difficult to work, on account of its density and sometimes interlocked graining. Marblewood is also known for its high natural resin content. Marblewood derives its name from the contrasting dark streaks and light color, giving an appearance similar to that of marble.

Padauk wood is a hardwood known for its vibrant reddish-orange color and strength. It comes from the African padauk tree, which grows up to 100 to 130 feet tall. The trunk can be 2 to 4 feet wide. This wood is found in central and tropical West Africa, from Nigeria to Congo-Kinshasa and Angola. It is very dense and durable for woodworking projects. This wood is versatile and used in many ways. It's used for veneer, flooring, and even musical instruments. Woodworkers love it for furniture, tool handles, and small items because of its unique color and finish.As it ages, it turns a deep reddish-brown, adding to its beauty.

When freshly cut the heartwood of purpleheart can be a dull grayish/purplish brown. Upon exposure — usually within a few days — the wood becomes a deeper eggplant purple. With further age and exposure to UV light, the wood becomes a dark brown with a hint of purple.

Osage wood, also known as Osage orange or bois d'arc ('wood of the bow' in French), is a very dense and durable hardwood that is difficult to work due to its hardness, but holds up well to wear and decay. Its heartwood starts as a golden to bright yellow and darkens to a medium brown with age, and it is a popular choice for durable projects like fence posts and historically for bows, railroad ties, and even for use as fuel wood.

Spalted wood is wood that has been naturally discolored by fungi. The fungi create unique patterns and colors in the wood, often with dark lines and streaks. This process usually occurs when the wood is dead or fallen and exposed to moisture. Spalted wood is prized by woodworkers and artists for its distinctive appearance and is often used in decorative items, furniture, and turned objects.

Pink ivory wood is a rare and exotic hardwood native to southern Africa. It is prized for its striking pink to reddish color, which can range from pale pink to deep reddish-pink, becoming richer with age. The wood is dense, hard, and durable, making it suitable for fine woodworking, including furniture, turned objects, and decorative items. Pink ivory wood is also considered a symbol of status and wealth in some cultures.

Wood of the species Dipteryx odorata is most commonly called Cumaru among most woodworkers, though it is sometimes referred to as Brazilian Teak as well: primarily when used as hardwood flooring. (Brazilian Teak is not related to the wood that is most commonly called Teak, Tectona grandis.) It originates from northern South America, particularly the Amazon Basin in countries like Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname.

Cumaru is also called by the name Tonka Bean, and the tree is commonly cultivated for its vanilla-cinnamon scented seed—the tonka bean—which contains a chemical compound called coumarin.

Cumaru lumber is extremely stiff, strong, and hard, lending itself well to a variety of applications. It is sometimes used in place of the much more scarce Lignum Vitae.

The heartwood fluoresces under a blacklight.

Katalox (or Mexican Royal Ebony, Swartzia cubensis) is a very dense, dark, durable tropical hardwood prized for fine woodworking, musical instruments, and knife handles due to its rich purplish-brown to black color, fine texture, and high hardness. It is often used as an ebony substitute.

 

Round-leaved bittersweet, Celastrus orbiculatus, is an invasive vine that climbs, strangles, and smothers live trees. Also known as oriental or Asian bittersweet, it is easy to identify in the winter due to its bright yellow and red fruit that are persistent through the winter and spread by birds. The bright fruit has also made it in demand as a holiday decoration, aiding in its escape into nature. It is popular as a wreath and the seeds stay viable and can sprout when the wreath is discarded. Deer do not eat round-leaved bittersweet and it grows aggressively, smothering native vegetation that is critical for wildlife.

 

Bittersweet leaves are round with toothed edges, alternately arranged along the stem and between 3 and 4 inches in length. Some leaves are more oval with a pointed tip. In late summer the leaves turn yellow, usually before native plants gain their fall color, making this vine easy to spot from a distance. Yellow-skinned fruit first appear on female plants in late summer in clusters at each leaf axil. In fall the yellow skin splits to reveal a bright red center. Young stem growth is bright green; larger stems have red-brown bark that has a cracked, fish-netted texture. The smooth stems climb by twining or winding themselves around host plants eventually strangling the host. A single vine can reach 60 feet in length. As a perennial, it puts on yearly growth and can reach diameters of over 10 inches. Round-leaved bittersweet spreads by seeds eaten by birds and by sprouting from its underground root system.

Angelim Pedra, native to South America (Brazil) is a dense and durable hardwood known for its warm golden to reddish-brown tones and coarse texture. Highly resistant to decay and insects, it is ideal for heavy-duty outdoor applications. The wood’s interlocking grain can make machining challenging, often requiring sharp tools and extra effort during sanding. Due to its exceptional strength and stability, Angelim Pedra is commonly used for decking, heavy construction, flooring, and industrial purposes, valued for its ability to withstand harsh environments while maintaining structural integrity.

 

Septarian from Utah are unique, sedimentary geodes formed in ancient sea beds, often found near Zion National Park. They are characterized by a gray outer shell of limestone, a brown layer of aragonite, and a central cavity often filled with yellow calcite crystals. These nodules are typically 50–70 million years old and can also contain fossil remains.

Formation: Formed on the bottom of ancient seas 50–70 million years ago, the nodules began as mud balls around organic matter. As they dried, they cracked, and mineral-rich fluids seeped in and solidified, creating crystal-lined cavities.

Composition: They consist of a gray limestone outer shell, a brown aragonite band, and an inner pocket of yellow calcite or sometimes barite crystals.

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. It is typically dark in color, often black or dark brown, and has a smooth, glassy texture. Obsidian has been used historically for making sharp tools and weapons because it can be shaped into very sharp edges.

Metaphysical properties: Many people believe obsidian has powerful spiritual and healing properties: Often called a "psychic shield," it's said to absorb negative energy. Helps reveal hidden truths, both about yourself and others. Aids in releasing past trauma and emotional blockages. Grounding: Connects you to the Earth’s energy, promoting stability.

How to use obsidian in daily life:
Wear It as Jewelry: A pendant or bracelet keeps its protective energy close.
Meditate with It: Hold a piece while focusing on releasing negativity.
Place It in Your Home: Put obsidian near doorways to block negative energy.
Carry a Tumbled Stone: Keep one in your pocket for grounding throughout the day.

The name "Apache Tears", comes from a sad backstory that takes place during the height of the American Indian War. In the 1870s there was a fierce battle between the U.S. Cavalry and about 75 members of the Apache Tribe. This conflict took place atop a mountain (posthumously renamed Apache Leap) overlooking present-day Superior, Arizona. As the American Indians became outnumbered and enemy forces were approaching with haste, the tribesmen decided to take their fate into their own hands and ride their horses off the cliff to their death. As family members and wives of the great men heard the tragic news, they began to weep and cry endless tears. It is these tears that are believed to have been turned into stone, in what we refer to as Apache tears.