The Cove

Puffin, Kite, the fox, and Raven stand together on the Puffincove dock beneath the Puffin Cove sign.
The crew is here to welcome you in. Around the Cove, every story starts with a familiar face and the light left on.
The wooden Cove workshop taking shape outdoors among the trees.
Behind the stories, the real Cove is taking shape too — one project and one board at a time.

The workshop taking shape

These photos show the Cove from several angles: fresh plywood outer walls, the open doorway, and the shed set among the trees. The roof is on now. We’ve found flashing to cap the peak, a steel door to trim down, and plywood to close the open end and keep the rain out as we finish the workshop.

The Cove workshop’s new plywood outer wall taking shape among the trees.
Fresh plywood sheathing marks another step toward closing in the Cove for winter.
Front view through the open doorway of the Cove workshop, showing its unfinished interior and plywood frame.
The open doorway gives a glimpse of the workshop taking shape inside.
Wide outdoor view of the Cove workshop among trees, with the plywood structure and open area in front.
A few steps back, and you can see the Cove settling into its own spot among the trees.

Getting Franky ready to move in

Franky will have a snug 3-by-5-foot workspace with no wasted room. The roof is on; the remaining weatherproofing is to cap the peak, trim down the steel exterior door, and close the end with plywood. The table saw and chop saw are ready, and the drill press and router table will be made from parts already on hand. The next target is to close in the Cove and cut Franky’s parts and new Z-axis by Tuesday, then bring him together. Old drawer sides and backs are being saved for the dory ribs when we’re ready to start the boats.

Inside the Cove workshop, with the bench and tools being set up for Franky’s CNC workspace.
The workbench is taking shape inside the Cove, with tools gathered close and a place being made for Franky.

Welcome Home

Welcome to Puffin Cove.

A small working harbor on the edge of the Atlantic, where the light is on, the dock is always close by, and there’s always something happening around the cove.

Puffin Cove is being built one board at a time — with stories, keepsakes, quiet moments, and the crew who call the cove home.

You may notice a few loose boards while we finish building the harbor, but you’re welcome here just the same.

Come in, look around, and stay awhile.


Around the Cove

Life moves gently around Puffin Cove.

Some weeks bring stories from the harbor.
Some bring photographs from the coast.
Some bring keepsakes from the dock, the beach path, or the lighthouse point.

This is a place where the small moments matter.

log book


Meet the Crew

Every cove has its people. Puffin Cove has its crew.

From the keeper of the light to the dock runner heard before he’s seen, each one keeps a small part of the harbor running.

Meet the Crew of the Cove


This Week at Puffin Cove

The cove is always changing with the weather, the work, and the stories that find their way here.

This is where we share what’s been happening around Puffin Cove, one week at a time.

This Week at Puffin Cove



Raven’s Finds

Not everything stays inside the harbor.

Sometimes Raven travels beyond the cove and brings back photographs, views, and discoveries from along the coast.

Raven’s Finds


Keepsakes from the Cove

A few things from Puffin Cove are made to be kept.

Not just objects, but small pieces of the harbor with stories behind them.

Keepsakes from the Cove


Help Keep the Light On

If Puffin Cove feels like home to you, you can help keep the light on.

Supporters help the harbor grow and receive access to the Puffin Cove archives, along with a small keepsake from the dock.

Help Keep the Light On


The harbor is open.
The light is on.
Welcome home.