From Tree to Table –
The Napa Valley
Woodworking Apprenticeship
The Experience
This is an exclusive 3-day luxury woodworking apprenticeship held in one of the country's premier artisan studios in Downtown Napa, California. Your private group of four will each build a handcrafted Waterfall Table from a single slab of California Black Walnut — guided by master craftsman Florian Roeper, Founder of Studio Roeper. No woodworking experience required.
PERFECT FOR: Executive Teams • Family Celebrations • Milestone Birthdays • Couples Creating Together
"We brought our leadership team to Studio Roeper for an offsite, and it exceeded every expectation. Florian has an incredible gift for teaching—patient, calm, and clear. By Day 3, watching our team step back from the tables they'd built with their own hands was one of the most powerful bonding moments we've ever experienced. This wasn't just team building; it was transformative."
This Private Luxury Experience Is Perfect For
Three Days of Transformation
DAY ONE
This is the day your group falls in love. You'll walk through our private lumber yard together and choose the exact walnut slabs that speak to you — the wood that will become your family heirlooms. Under Florian's guidance, you'll begin your woodworking apprenticeship and transform raw material into vision.
DAY TWO
This is when your group surprises itself. Under Florian's expert guidance, you'll use professional woodworking machinery and artisan techniques you never thought you could master. By day's end, you'll watch each other's tables taking shape — and witness what your hands are capable of creating together.
DAY THREE
This is the moment you'll never forget. As your group applies the final oil finishes, the grain deepens, the character emerges — and you'll step back together in disbelief at what your hands have created. These handcrafted heirloom tables are yours. Forever.
Why I Created This
For over two decades, I designed and built artisan furniture for high-end clients and luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior. The time has come to open my studio doors to small, private groups — and share the woodworking craft, expertise, and passion that have defined my life's work.
I remember the first time I walked into a woodshop 25 years ago — I was hooked on Day 1 and never looked back. There is something profoundly magical and deeply satisfying about working with wood, and now you and your group finally have the opportunity to experience it together in Napa Valley.
"I've spent years trying to find experiences that would bring my adult children together—my daughter in New York, my two sons in San Francisco and LA. Dinners become work talk, vacations become everyone on laptops by the pool. When I found Studio Roeper, I wasn't sure my kids would go for it, but I booked it anyway. Three days of no phones, no emails, just the four of us learning something none of us knew how to do. My investment banker son admitted it was the most present he'd felt in years. We each have our tables now, and I finally have the family heirloom I always wanted us to create together."
California Black Walnut
Early on in my career, I invested in a sawmill and got to work sourcing fallen trees from all around Northern California — from Mountain View to Napa Valley, and from Berkeley to Mendocino. When you mill logs into slabs, you begin to understand that the greatest artist of all time is nature itself. Incredible colors and grain patterns emerge as the history of the tree reveals itself. It is the most poetic thing I have ever experienced, and together, we will learn how to read the poetry of a tree.
The best part? Your group handpicks their own slabs of this increasingly rare California Black Walnut — the living material at the heart of this luxury woodworking experience.
Is Your Group Ready For This?
Corporate teams seeking a breakthrough luxury travel workshop beyond another wine tasting or standard offsite
Families wanting to create handcrafted heirlooms and shared memories that span generations
Friends celebrating milestones who've "done everything" and need a truly unique artisan experience
Groups craving sanctuary from digital noise — a screen-free, hands-on woodworking immersion in wine country
People who value mastery, craftsmanship, and leaving Napa Valley with something they built with their own hands
What's Included in Your Private Experience
For your private group of four — Downtown Napa, California
Private group guidance from Florian Roeper, master craftsman and artisan who has created for Louis Vuitton and Dior
Four California Black Walnut slabs plus all materials, professional-grade woodworking tools, and complete workshop access
Museum-quality handcrafted waterfall tables your group built with their own hands — yours to keep forever
Custom lunch orders from our Napa Valley local favorites and afternoon refreshments served in the workshop
Private Group Investment
$17,995 for four
$4,499 per person
How It Works
Inquiry
Tell us about your group and preferred dates. We'll respond within 24 hours to discuss your woodworking apprenticeship vision.
Custom Planning
We'll work with you to select the perfect dates for your Napa Valley experience. Sessions book 3–6 months in advance for best availability.
Pre-Arrival
Receive personalized details, studio access information, and curated local recommendations for your Napa Valley stay.
Your Experience
Three days of artisan transformation — guided by 25+ years of master woodworking craftsmanship in Downtown Napa, California.
Forever
Leave Napa Valley with your handcrafted heirlooms and memories. Professional shipping available for those traveling from out of town.
Frequently Asked
What is From Tree to Table – The Napa Valley Woodworking Apprenticeship?
This is a three-day, hands-on luxury woodworking apprenticeship for private groups of four, held at Studio Roeper in Downtown Napa, California. Each participant builds their own Waterfall side table from rare California Black Walnut under the personal guidance of master craftsman Florian Roeper. No woodworking experience required.
What if no one in our group has woodworking experience?
Perfect. This woodworking apprenticeship is designed specifically for complete beginners. Florian guides every group with patience and expertise honed over 25+ years of master craftsmanship. All tools, materials, and instruction are included.
What will our group create?
Each person builds their own Waterfall side table from start to finish using rare California Black Walnut sourced by Florian from across Northern California. Everyone leaves with their finished handcrafted piece.
Where does this woodworking experience take place?
At the Studio Roeper artisan woodshop and gallery in Downtown Napa, California — walking distance from Napa Valley hotels, restaurants, and tasting rooms.
How is this different from a woodworking class?
This is a true private apprenticeship, not a class. It's limited exclusively to your group of four with personal guidance from master craftsman Florian Roeper. No videos, no crowds — only immersive, hands-on artisan learning.
What if our group is smaller than 4 people?
Smaller groups are welcome at a discounted rate. Groups of 3 or fewer are priced at $16,795.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 3–6 months in advance to secure your preferred dates. This is a highly exclusive luxury experience with very limited availability. Summer and holiday periods book earliest.
Are meals and accommodation included?
Gourmet lunch each day is included. Lodging is not included, allowing your group the flexibility to fully enjoy Napa Valley's world-class hotels and dining. We're happy to share curated local recommendations.
Can the finished tables be shipped?
Yes. Your handcrafted tables will be professionally packed and shipped directly to your home or office. Shipping fees are determined by destination.
Questions? Call Florian directly: 707.699.0762
Four people. Three days in Napa Valley. Heirlooms that last forever.
Inquire about your custom dates.