{"product_id":"the-old-sage-cedar-spirit-sanctuary-63600","title":"Hand-Carved Cedar Birdhouse - The Old Sage | Cedar Spirit Sanctuary","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in European Folklore, this carved birdhouse draws from ancient tales that personified nature: the Green Man, Old Man Winter, the West Wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a knowing smile, the carved lips part to allow entrance and sanctuary for the forest birds. Hang this in your garden and you’re bringing old world magic to your land. Both the wildness of the forest, and a quiet offer of sanctuary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach birdhouse is one of a kind. The photos shown are examples of past carvings. I will personally select a similar piece for your order, though the exact carving will vary. If you would rather choose a specific birdhouse, please browse my other listings featuring individual carvings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each face is hand-carved directly into the wood (no molds, no automation). This means no two Sages are exactly alike — yours will have its own unique expression and personality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid, rot-resistant Cedar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed for outdoor endurance, designed to silver beautifully with age, gaining a natural patina that blends into the landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fully functional home for small songbirds including Bluebirds, Wrens, Chickadees, and Finches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 10.5\" (H) x 8\" (W) x 8.5\" (D). The mouth serves as a standard 1.5\" entrance. Features proper ventilation and a discreetly removable roof panel for easy seasonal cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a mass-produced item. Every Old Sage is carved by hand from a single piece of cedar — when a piece sells, it’s gone. A new one will be carved, but it will carry its own grain, expression, and character. You are buying a unique carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’m trained in traditional carving techniques at one of Europe’s most prestigious woodcarving schools in the Austrian Alps. My work draws from centuries of methods used in European churches and royal residences. I create from that lineage in my studio in Grapevine, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eShips within 1–2 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivery typically takes 3–10 days depending on your location in the US. Each piece is carefully packed to arrive safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❤️ \u003cstrong\u003eI want you to love it.\u003c\/strong\u003e If something isn’t right, contact me within 30 days of delivery and we’ll make it right. See here for the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grimmscarvings.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\/Refund Policy\"\u003eReturns\/Refunds Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grimms Carvings","offers":[{"title":"Birdhouse","offer_id":41019693432881,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/6211\/2817\/files\/il_fullxfull.5286450274_7sh0_a5298963-473e-492f-b108-96a0b2a49693.jpg?v=1781057906","url":"https:\/\/grimmscarvings.com\/products\/the-old-sage-cedar-spirit-sanctuary-63600","provider":"Grimms Carvings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}