Ecotone, Inc. Sauna design contractor

Located in Brooklyn, New York

Address: 640 Montauk Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11208, United States

Phone: +1 212-965-9358

Rating: 4.9

Review 1 (2022-02-08 - Rating: 5)
I found Ecotone in the summer of 2021 when I was scouring NYC for natural building companies and workshops. My heart and hands were pining to connect more with natural materials and expand my technical skills beyond the virtual world of architectural design. I was fortunate enough to participate in Ecotones Arc 40 apprenticeship summer program and contribute my skills to help co-create informational handouts and a course syllabus. The values at Ecotone resonated deeply with me: community, knowledge exchange, natural materials, craftsmanship, traditional building techniques. I felt empowered by the knowledge and hands-on experience Craig provided throughout the course and how supportive an environment he created. I couldnt believe such a place existed in NYC! Craig Desmond is a talented craftsman, community builder, wellness developer, and much more. I now have the pleasure to work with him and his team thanks to the apprenticeship summer program experience. Heres to more!

Review 2 (2024-05-16 - Rating: 5)
Craig & his team are without parallel in design and installation of custom saunas. Their level of expertise from design inception through final sauna commissioning makes working with Ecotone a pleasure. They understand the complexities of working with other design & construction professionals and property management personnel. Craig is a master craftsman, knows the technical and regulatory requirements, and accepts nothing less than excellence from himself and his team. Highly recommended!

Review 3 (2021-02-20 - Rating: 5)
The Ecotone Apprentice training gave me a positive outlet for my energy during 2020.I tapped into my creative energies during the training and have been inspired to follow my passion since my participation.

Review 4 (2021-02-20 - Rating: 5)
Ecotone has provided amazing services and opportunities for the Red Hook community as well as all throughout NYC.Being a part of the summer and fall training program has been amazing. The intention behind each Saturday session is set with professionalism and integrity, embodying qualities that help us build character while learning carpentry and ways to improve the community. Being able to incorporate safety and responsibility each Saturday with stretching and a few yoga poses before putting our protective gear on and going into the carpentry lesson for the day definitely sets you up for success as it prepares your body mentally and physically all while practicing accountability for your workspace.The environment is encouraging and the team is always ready to uplift you and help when needed. I’m grateful that coming out of this program I’ve not only harnessed the confidence to use tools but I’ve also made my own. This carpentry training experience is tough and full of hard work all throughout the 10 straight weeks but by the end of it, it truly leaves you feeling so fulfilled and capable.

Review 5 (2022-07-24 - Rating: 5)
First of all, Craig was probably the most comprehensively informed person on our job site. He had carpentry, plumbing, electrical experience. Knew what was supposed to happen and when. If he said he was going to do it, he did it. He and his team were top notch. I would give them 6 stars. These guys are professionals.

Review 6 (2022-07-28 - Rating: 5)
Ecotone was absolutely wonderful. They installed two wood based installations at my business also while showing their community based apprentice program the safe and correct way to do the job. They were extremely professional and we highly recommend their work.

Review 7 (2021-10-12 - Rating: 5)
Ecotone builds and installs custom saunas and other casework. But Craig is also just a great neighbor in Red Hook. He runs a summer apprenticeship program for young people in the area and goes out of his way to create a sense of community. Hes also very generous when it comes to small things like having one of his aprentices refinish the top of our dining table, which was much the worse for wear after years of all-night slime experiments. (Not good for wood, it turns out.) That there are still kinder, gentler business people like Craig in Red Hook is what makes it a great place to live.

Review 8 (2021-05-13 - Rating: 5)
Craig is a pleasure to work with and a detail oriented craftsman. He takes a lot of pride in his work, which is evident in the final product. I look forward to working with his team in the future and watching the growth of his apprenticeship program.

Review 9 (2021-05-24 - Rating: 5)
Very professional and easy to deal with. Craig and his team completed our project on time, and kept us up to speed on everything we needed to do to make our project a success.

Review 10 (2021-02-21 - Rating: 5)
Red Hook is full of quality craftspeople but the work from Ecotone really stands out. clean. professional and overall masterful. You can also tell they care about the community and is shown in their FREE training program for kids teaching useful live skills. this place makes this neighborhood feel like a community

Review 11 (2021-02-20 - Rating: 5)
I am in love with the beautiful hand crafted tray and bench that I purchased at the shop. I have been looking for the perfect tray and I must say, this is it. My friends have also commented on the purchase and is planning on ordering for their homes also.

Review 12 (2021-04-10 - Rating: 5)
Their attention to detail is second to none. Craig personally makes sure that any piece of wood installed comes to life and looks like it belonged there the hole time.

Review 13 (2021-02-20 - Rating: 5)
Bought custom coasters from this company and I absolutely love them ! Great service and exquisite workmanship... you won’t regret any service you get from this company.

Review 14 (2021-02-20 - Rating: 5)
I made a purchase on this beautiful bench and I’m so in love with it. It takes me back to my childhood days in the Caribbean.Thank you so much for taking the time to making this bench

Review 15 (2024-05-13 - Rating: 5)
Teen members of BCNYs Project Build partnered with Craig Desmond from Ecotone when touring and learning about Domino Park. It was a wonderful and instructive experience. Our members and staff learned and heard about the intricacies of coordinating multiple development stakeholders with a deep understanding of natural building materials and an unshakeable commitment to creating environments that foster meaningful human interaction. Our members on the trip were particularly interested in future careers in design and construction so Craigs insightfulness and wonderful hospitality (and sharing many laughs with the boys) truly created an unforgettable experience for our boys. Thank you again, Craig!

Review 16 (2021-05-17 - Rating: 5)
Ecotones attention to detail, responsiveness, knowledge, professionalism, and overall quality has made them a pleasure to work with. On a large commercial project, with high visibility to the city, they performed and completed the work on time and on budget.