Our Story

Built from the Ground Up. Rooted in Legacy.

Monsoon Woodworks was founded in 2019 by Neil Blakely, a military veteran with a deep desire to create lasting, meaningful work. After years of service, Neil returned to the Arizona desert with a new mission—this time, to build with his hands and heart. What began as a passion for craftsmanship quickly turned into a calling: to craft heirloom-quality pieces that carry the soul of the maker and the spirit of the Southwest.

The name Monsoon Woodworks is a nod to Arizona’s powerful summer storms—those rare bursts of rain that breathe life into the desert. Each piece we create aims to do the same: to bring warmth, depth, and vitality into your home. From custom cutting boards to wall art and everyday essentials, our work is more than wood—it’s legacy in the making.

We want our customers to feel the life in our creations—to sense the story in every grain, the care in every cut, and the beauty of what’s been made to last.