Bear Hollow

Bear Hollow - Chainsaw wood carving team
- Traveling shows
- Custom carvings
- Gallery located in French Lick, IN Visit Bear Hollow for our "Cutting Edge Art".
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Along with one-of-a-kind chainsaw sculptures, Bear Hollow offers laser engraved products. Come in and pick from a huge selection of items and we can presonalize it for you. If you are looking for a new shopping experience, come see us at Bear Hollow located in beautiful French Lick, Indiana.

Giant #4 loading ████▒▒▒▒▒▒The Bear Hollow Build Team is planning GIANT #4, and trust us when we say this one is going...
05/12/2026

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The Bear Hollow Build Team is planning GIANT #4, and trust us when we say this one is going to turn heads.

We’re keeping the design and location under wraps for now, but the reveal is coming soon. Until then, let the guessing begin 😏

What do YOU think the next giant build will be? 👀👇

05/12/2026

Poseidon and his Siren Grace 🔱🧜🏻‍♀️🌊

It started as a tree. Cut from the pub yard in Tell City. Brought back to the shop. And placed in the hands of the right artists.
With Ryan Villiers now officially part of the Bear Hollow team, this project set the tone for what’s ahead - high-end, custom carvings built with detail, power, and purpose.

From the expression to the movement to the custom metal trident, every inch of this piece was crafted to stand out. And we’re just getting started. 😏

Looking to bring a large-scale vision to life? Our inbox is open. 👉🏼📭



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05/04/2026

3 days of carving and camaraderie. 🪵🔥

Here’s a look back at the Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous in Ridgway, PA - an event filled with incredible talent from all over the country and around the world.

Thankful for a sanctuary for our art form.

Three days. Carving with the crew. One unforgettable weekend. 🪵🔥The Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous brought together talent ...
05/03/2026

Three days. Carving with the crew. One unforgettable weekend. 🪵🔥

The Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous brought together talent from all over - and we were proud to be right in the middle of it.

From meeting incredible artists (including international carvers 👀) to seeing a Bear Hollow tattoo in the wild...yeah, this one meant a lot.

Being featured for the 25th year of this event is something we don’t take lightly. To everyone who stopped by, supported, and shared the experience with us - thank you.

Don’t miss where we’re headed next! Follow along and join our newsletter for first access to events, drops, and more. 💥
https://bearhollowwoodcarvers.com/

She was always meant to be here. 🌊 After bringing Poseidon to life - a tribute to strength, legacy, and a deep connectio...
04/30/2026

She was always meant to be here. 🌊 After bringing Poseidon to life - a tribute to strength, legacy, and a deep connection to the sea…something was still calling.

Not louder…just deeper.
Because every force of the ocean has balance.
Every story has another side.
And every captain who loved the water…understood its mystery just as much as its power.

So the story continued.

Introducing the Mermaid — carved by Ryan Villiers and Jason Emmons of Bear Hollow Wood Carvers. 🧜🏼‍♀️

A piece that brings beauty, movement, and soul to the story already rooted at Lock & Keel Pub & Grill.

From raw wood…to something that feels alive.
From an idea…to a presence you can’t ignore.

This isn’t just a carving. It’s the continuation of a story shaped by the sea. 🌊

If you’ve been thinking about a custom piece…this is your sign. 👀 Let’s create something unforgettable.

How it started…vs how it ended 👀🌊 This wasn’t just a carving - this was a story brought to life.What started as a tree r...
04/24/2026

How it started…vs how it ended 👀🌊 This wasn’t just a carving - this was a story brought to life.

What started as a tree right in the yard at Lock & Keel in Tell City, Indiana was removed, brought back to our Southern Indiana studio, and given time to dry…waiting for the right moment.

That moment came when Ryan Villiers made the trip from Canada to bring this high-end commission to life 🪵🔥

The result? A powerful Poseidon carving that captures Captain Ian’s likeness, strength, and spirit in every detail.

Look closer 👇
👁 The eyes
🌊 The movement in the hair and beard
💪 The strength in the form
🔱 And the trident - where metal meets chainsaw carving

Shoutout to Ethan Emmons for bringing the trident to life with custom welding and next-level detail…those barnacles aren’t just added - they’re crafted. 🔱

From tree…to tribute. 🚢 If you’re in Tell City, stop by Lock & Keel and see this one in person 👀

Address

469 S Maple Street Ste 104
French Lick, IN
47432

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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+18129363030

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