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Any question at all, we're here to help.

Contact our Shelter Tools Staff
Phone: 207-442-7938 Fax: 207-442-7939

Contact our Shelter Realty Agents
Phone: 207-443-9905 Fax: 207-442-7939

Contact our Shelter Design Build or Shelter Institute Staff
Phone: 207-442-7938 Fax: 207-442-7939

Our campus offices, shop, and Shelter Tools store hours are:
Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Design consultations are by appointment only.

We're closed on: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Day

In addition, our wooded campus in Woolwich, Maine is sometimes closed during winter snow storms or without power during inclement weather. If these conditions exist, please call ahead. We want to assure the safety of our staff and customers.

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Where is the Shelter Campus and Store? We are located at: 873 U.S. Route One Woolwich, Maine 04579

The Shelter Campus is five miles north of Bath and five miles south of Wiscasset. The closest airport is in Portland, 45 miles south. Students also fly into Boston, MA or Manchester, NH—each of these is 2-3 hours driving time. Train and bus service is available to Portland or Brunswick (20 minutes south).

Our campus is situated on 68 acres of wilderness with hiking trails that lead to salt-water estuaries and great canoeing. Visitor activities include hiking, fishing, bird watching, trail clearing, tree/plant identification and arborist demonstrations. The Midcoast area offers an excellent variety of accommodations, shopping, museums, art galleries and food from Wiscasset to Bath and Brunswick and down the peninsulas to Boothbay Harbor, Popham Beach or Reid State Park. Our campus location provides easy access to the entire area.

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  • Pete Neidhardt
    After taking their Design & Build course, I had the confidence to build this timber frame house, from a version of their stock plans. And you will too.
    Pete Neidhardt
  • Chasen Gillies
    We drove thirteen hours through a blizzard to take the timber framing course and it was worth it. You can tell this family has been teaching people since the 70's. 70's?! These guys are great. I hope to be back to learn but just saying "HI" would be a win. They've probably mapped out every minute of the week for the students but it still feels relaxed. Best of all, I can say with confidence, I can build a house. A timber structure. And I will
    Chasen Gillies
  • Matt Anglin
    Excellent course on house building. Teaches about every aspect of house including good design principles.
    Matt Anglin
  • Laurie Palagyi
    Shelter is a phenomenal resource of skill, intelligence, and good people. I took the two week design/build course and it was wonderful. I left with the confidence to assess my own home and any future home that I may build or purchase. Shelter is the real deal.
    Laurie Palagyi
  • David H T Kane
    Instructors make sure their lectures are clear and understandable to the students. Great follow through.
    David H T Kane
  • Deborah Caldwell
    Nothing can beat the hands-on experience that my daughter and I enjoyed for three weeks at the shelter institute. I have kept in touch ever since. I am disappointed that I cannot leave a comment on Pats chainsaw videos. The system does not seem to acknowledge our presence.
    Deborah Caldwell
  • Enzo Talladira
    As a second generation carpenter/joiner Shelter Institute's online course is a must for all who are interested in Timber Framing and the enjoyment of life.

    I have found the team to be responsive, caring and helpful. A pleasure to deal with.
    Enzo Talladira
  • Kristina Rae Bolduc
    So far our online courses are phenomenal!!! We love Pat, Gaius, and Blueberry! Gabe is pretty awesome too!!
    Kristina Rae Bolduc

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