Summerdog began when our family - Ricky, Cecelia, Izzy, and our summer-loving dogs - moved to a farm on the eastern plains of Boulder County, Colorado in 2009. The buildings, which date from the early 1900’s, needed many repairs. The farmhouse was sinking into a crumbling rock foundation and the barn had not been used for years. Still, the place had a magical feeling, with the Rocky Mountains in the distance, a pasture edged by woody thickets, and deep roots in local history. A small wood hex sign hung on the barn, promising luck, love, and abundance.

We've worked to bring the farm back to life and to establish a business that honors the history of the farm and our commitment to sustainability. The handmade items in this shop are part of that commitment. Inspired by the hex sign that welcomed us to the farm, we developed a line of traditional and new hex sign designs. They are made from solid pine, sourced from companies that have policies that protect endangered environments, and use either low-VOC exterior paint or non-toxic milk paint. We waste as little as possible, and make bird figures and small goods from wood scraps. We sew our line of textiles from locally sourced 100% cotton upcycled fabric, and use sustainably grown and organic ingredients in our food and personal care products.

We are committed to reducing plastic use and are lucky to have a local company, EcoEnclose, that provides us with green options for shipping, including plastic-free shipping labels, green wrap, and tape. We use compostable boxes and shipping fill.

Our love of nature and farming and our commitment to quality come through in our products. We want our creations to be valued for how much delight they bring, how little environmental impact they have, and how long they last.