From Don Woolman; "I’ve just taken Skip Ellsworth’s log construction course. I was very impressed with this class. It was very complete and Skip teaches you how to handle all of the problems you might encounter. Skip is a very funny dude, yet he takes the course very seriously. When I took this course I didn’t know anything about building a log house. Now That I’ve taken the course, I know that I can build a very strong log house."

From Rolf D. Schooler; "This course answers all of the questions about log houses. It is simple and easy to understand. I will recommend this class to anyone thinking of buying or building a log home. After the two days of class you are crammed full of information and ready to do it on your own. Also, you are accepted into a family of like-minded people with the same goals and dreams. Thanks, Skip."

From C.Y. Kim; "Thank you for a wonderful class this past week-end. As a true beginner, I learned a great deal about construction and building a log house. I appreciate your generosity in sharing your experience and expertise. The manner in which shared yourself and your vast knowledge was very special. I also greatly enjoyed your beautiful collection of antiques. I too have always felt that I was only a custodian of the many things I collect. Your home is impressive, and a good model for us to strive for. Again, I think you for a very memorable week-end."

From Shari Blevins; "I found Skip’s class to be extremely interesting and informative. I now know enough to build a log house, and this class will help me avoid the many mistakes I would otherwise have made."

From Captain Chuck Randall; "I just completed Skip’s class in log house building. In my opinion it is a most righteous class. In only two days, I was taught everything I need to know to build my own log home. I feel that the methods of construction taught by Skip are most excellent. Also, Skip is a great guy. Sincerely,"

From Scott A. Berry; "I found the class to be very informative, not only about log houses but in all aspects of building a home of your own and living independently. Skip is a very intelligent fellow."

From Trudy Tischer; "Skip’s log house building course is fantastic. I now feel confident that I can build a log house. The instruction is precise. NOTHING is left out. The course is worth every cent."

From David Nagel; "I have fantasized for twelve years about constructing a log home on my five acres in Southeast Alaska. At the conclusion of Skip’s class, I have the knowledge and the confidence to construct a log house there."

From Dan and Teri Pelton; "Skip’s two day class on log home building gave us the confidence to tackle our own log building project. We came away feeling prepared."

From R. J. Giovannoni; "I was fortunate enough to take the two day, 22 hour class on the construction of log homes. I now know that I can start and finish a log home. The teacher, Skip Ellsworth taught me everything I need to know to build my own log house. If you wish to get a thorough lesson of how to build a log house call Skip."

From Denise Smith; "A lot of practical, worthwhile information packed into two days. Now it seems possible to have more control in my life. Great class."

From David Clark; "As a person who has spent hours leafing through every log house building publication I can find, I recommend that you save a lot of time and just attend Skip’s seminar on the practical as well as the philosophical aspects of log home handcrafting."

From Jim Owens; "I recently took Skip’s course and found it to be very informative and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in building a log home."

From Brian McGough; "Being a junior at the University of Washington I found Skip’s seminar to be a very interesting tool I plan to use in the future. With the high price of living in the U.S. I feel confident that I could build my own house. I would recommend Skip’s class to anyone."

From Kent A. McSoule; "You’ve shown me that there is more to life than the old every-day grind. Now I’ve got something to work hard for and actually enjoy. I’ve decided to build a log home for my wife and kids -- and me, of course."

From Mark Scott; "I thought I knew a lot about building before I attended Skip’s two day course on log home construction. I feel anyone that is going to build or buy a log home, no matter how much they’ve read should attend this course. It will save you many thousands of dollars and a lot of grief."

From Vickie Flynn; "Skip’s log house building course – wow ! It’s not only a great, practical "how to" for those who want to build their own home, but it’s also freedom for yourself that you’re building. It’s fun, it’s informative, and most of all it’s eye-opening."

From Mary Ankenbrandt; "The course in log home building is wonderful as a way of training an individual towards self reliance. It is in concrete acts that one’s philosophy becomes obvious. As a sculptor, I feel the building method that Skip teaches is very intuitive and sound. I look forward to the solid masses and experiencing the strength of my own log house."

From John Fields; "Thank you! Your log home building course has been a very enlightening experience. You have presented techniques that I’m certain are still around primarily because they work so well, they are relatively simple, and they don’t require tremendous outlays of cash up front. Before I took your course, I thought of building a log home… now I’m CERTAIN I will. My wife hopes to attend your next class."

From Steve Frazer; "I wrote this note seven times, but don’t have the words in my vocabulary to describe how good Skip’s course is." Thanks, Skip."

From Marc Trinquet; "I am very glad that I attended your log building seminar last weekend. I appreciate your insight and dedication."

From Lanny Jacquemart; "Mr. Ellsworth enlightened me on how to build a log structure and he set me straight with the true methods involved. He’s a wonderfully colorful man !"

From Debbie Patterson; "My husband and I took Skip’s class at different times. I feel that we are now capable of building a log home using the methods and techniques we learned at Skip’s class."

From William A. Wilson; "Things are changing for the Oregon logger. Now that we are putting all of our trees into reserves, I am looking for a new vocation. My father worked as a logger for 50 years. Both of my grandfathers worked as loggers most of their lives. Working with trees has been a good life. Now that I’ve taken your class, I am sure that I can go out and start building log houses for a living – tomorrow. Thanks."

From Joan Gomez Fields; "I have just taken Skip Ellsworth’s log house building course. I knew nothing of building log homes prior to taking the course. I have had no prior knowledge of architecture, engineering, carpentry, or wood/log construction. Now, after this two-day course, I can build a log house using Skip’s easy, common-sense methods of construction."

From David E. Marsh; "I just finished the log house building course given by Skip Ellsworth today. He was very thorough and answered all of the questions we asked. I plan to build a log house in the next year, and now I am confident I can do it well."

From John D. Ware; "Skip Ellsworth taught us everything we need to know about log home construction. Not only does he know a lot about this subject, but he is a great teacher. A master of his art."

From Dave Herbet; "I just took Skip Ellsworth’s class in log house building. I believe with the knowledge I now possess, I can easily build a log house. His class in one weekend taught me everything I need to know, and I very much appreciate the opportunity to have attended it. It put a fire in my belly and knowledge in my head. Thank you, Skip."

From Ted Whittaker; "In a world of high-rise buildings, traffic jams, and noise pollution I found my two day experience learning to stack firewood not only a nice diversion from the above aforementioned, but equally satisfying as a new resource which I will be able to pursue for profit and pleasure wherever the winds shall blow. Thanks Skip."

From Rob Crocker; "Not only was I fully informed of every possible aspect of log home building, I was also informed of every common mistake that people make. I also enjoyed Skip’s humor and appreciated the way he makes people "think for themselves" to find the solutions. I highly recommend this course to anyone."

From Stan McCraigis, Deloris McCraigis, and Steven V. McCraigis; "The class of Skip Ellsworth is very exciting. He simplifies all the processes of how to build a log home. We were very impressed with this method of building and teaching. You will have a comfortable and strong log home. You have to take the class to find out why."

From Jimmy M. Sabin; "I have taken Skip’s class on log house building. It has been the best class and one of the fastest weekends I’ve ever spent, and I have taken a lot of classes at Boeing. On a sale of 1 to 10, this class is a 12."

From Dennis J. Thornton. I just attended Skip Ellsworth’s class in log house building. This two day class is complete and gives you all of the important information you need. It teaches you the proper ways of building log houses that are strong, that will last, and that will have a large value for resale. Skip also answers any questions that you may have during the class."

From Mike Kyer; "Mr. Ellsworth’s class is an excellent blend of useful practical facts on log home building, mixed with his own interesting philosophy of life and liberty in the U.S.A. He puts his points across in this seminar. His sense of humor is also very much present. I’m grateful for the chance to meet Skip and gain some of his knowledge."

From Matt Holliday; "I took Skip’s two day course on log home building. My wife also took the course. We were amazed and very pleased with the amount of information we were able to absorb in just two days. Not only did it teach us how to build, but it reaffirmed our conviction to build with logs. It was a very good course."

From Dick Tuttle; "I have no prior experience in building or construction. After taking Skip’s class I feel confident that I can build a log house using the methods he taught. Skip explained everything in clear language so even the most inexperienced person can grasp the concepts and methods. I will recommend this method of building and Skip’s class to everyone."

From Tom Rigby; "I recommend taking this two day log house seminar to anyone who wants to build a log house. You are shown how to use very basic tools to accomplish an impressive feat – to build a log house. Skip is very good at presenting the class so everybody can understand how to do it. Skip passes on a lot of knowledge that should not be lost. It is part of our American Heritage."

From Alan J. Cook; "I just finished taking skip’s class, and anyone who doesn’t take the class will miss out on an opportunity to save thousands of dollars when they build their log home. I am enthusiastic, and Skip is one awesome dude. Don’t miss him."

From Mary Roundtree; "For the past two days, I have been attending Skip Ellsworth’s class. I have been considering a log structure for a home for several years. I am a wife and mother of five sons, and seven grand children. So I wasn’t sure this would be something that I could conceivable do. But on completion of the class I must say I am excited and ready to start building my own log home. Most important, I feel completely confident that we can build a log structure. Incidentally, five other members of my family also took Skip’s class and we all enjoyed it very much. Skip made the class very informative, interesting, and fun. I highly recommend the class to anyone who has ever dreamed of living in a log home."

From Glen A. Roundtree; "I’ve found that Skip’s class was much more educational that I thought it would be. Not only does he show you the right way to build a log home, but he also explains the wrong ways that the "kit" builders would try to sell you at a very escalated price. Now I can build my own log house – much better than the kits."

From Don Hanson; "In the two day class on log home building that I took from Skip, my eyes were opened on how really simple it is to build a log home. Although some of the steps in the process require some hard work, and others are just plain tedious (peeling logs, chinking, etc.) the overall job need not take long to complete. When compared with the ordeal of a 30 year mortgage, the hard work is a small price to pay for the years of rustic charm and comfort that your own log home will one day give you. Thank you, Skip."

From Jane I. Bohannon; "I recommend Skip’s class to anyone interested in knowing how to build a log house. I found the course very interesting and informative. It was taught in an organized and thought-provoking manner. I enjoyed the course very much as well as the teacher. He is a very thought-invoking person."

From Paula and Dave Hart; "My husband and I have been working non-stop for three years to find a way to buy land and a home for cash. Knowing of our intentions, a close friend who had attended Skip Ellsworth’s class a few months prior, encouraged us to spend the week-end at this seminar. How grateful we are for his persistence of our friend. For the first time we can see a road-map to creating our dream in a debt free manner."

From Jeff Smith; "I attended Skip’s log home building course and found that it was both informative and entertaining. I gained the confidence to build a log vacation home using Skip’s techniques. Skip passes on many labor saving techniques that would take an individual a lifetime of log home projects to learn on his own. Finally, Skip genuinely loves log homes and wants to pass on the knowledge and quality of these construction techniques to others who share his enthusiasm."

From Sue Hansen; "I took Skip’s two day class this weekend, although I have never had any kind of building or construction experience. I love the distinctive, rustic look of log homes but I didn’t think I would be able to build one. I realize now, after the course, that I will be able to help with all of facets of this project. How exciting to have the opportunity to work on a project with my husband that will be a beautiful, solid, and inexpensive home. I’m thankful for the knowledge and confidence that Skip gave me to accomplish a dream."

‘from Heather Larson; "I just attended Skip’s class and it was excellent. He is a great teacher and he is very helpful in answering all of the questions. The material is exceptionally easy to understand the way Skip teaches it."

From Brian Wyzbecki; "I just finished one of Skip Ellsworth’s log house classes. The two day "happening" was just fantastic. "Here’s the deal," as Skip so often put it. I never thought of plunking down money to go to a seminar that I didn’t think would enable me to fulfill one of my life’s goals. That goal is to build a log house. Before Skip’s class I was heading towards "kit-country." At this point, after taking the class, I will definitely build my own log home instead. In plain language, Skip’s class is a wonderful way to get back to the basics of what life is all about. I highly recommend this two-day class."

From Kevin Parkhurst; "I just wanted to share with you my enthusiasm on having attended your two day course on log home building. Before attending, I had the desire – and now I have the knowledge. Thanks to you, I can do the project right."