Marketplace
Pine Castle’s Marketplace is your one-stop destination for beautifully crafted and creative items, each made with love by our participants. Discover unique home décor created from surplus Woodshop materials, one-of-a-kind paintings by talented Life Enrichment Pathway participant Kim Le, exclusive “fan club” apparel, The Flashbacks CDs, and more. Every purchase directly supports our mission.
Why Buy from Pine Castle?
The Pine Castle Woodshop, in operation for over 50 years, prides itself on bringing you top-quality products while ensuring a very little-to-no-waste operation. Our talented participants on the Employment Pathway enjoy meaningful employment in our Woodshop by preparing stake orders for clients, as well as showcasing their craftsmanship through a variety of handmade designs featured in our Marketplace. That means every item you see below was lovingly cut, crafted, and painted by our participants!
Marketplace purchases from generous supporters like you help participants earn a paycheck for their hard work while advancing Pine Castle’s mission to empower individuals with intellectual & developmental differences.
Shop Wooden Décor
“I never really knew this was a passion of mine, but I’m so glad I discovered it. Working at Pine Castle has been such a fulfilling experience. I want to see the guys be the best they can be and give them every opportunity possible.”
Jessie Maltzman, Woodshop Production Manager
More Than Just Décor
Did you know that we do more than hand-crafted custom items in our Woodshop? We also are one of the largest suppliers of contractor wood stakes in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas!
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Learning, Working, Connecting – In Action!
Help Support Participant Creative Endeavors
Creative activities and the arts give individuals a way to express their feelings in mediums other than words. For those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this can be especially helpful in communicating their emotions and thoughts. Research shows that there are many benefits of participating in creative activities for those with IDDs, such as improved communication and fine motor skills, increased self-esteem, increased sense of purpose, and more.
At Pine Castle, we encourage participants to fully dive into their creative passions and explore new hobbies and activities in the arts. Through on-campus clubs and adaptive activities, participants are able to express themselves in ways that feel authentic to them and build confidence in their abilities while reinforcing personal independence.
By purchasing paintings made by participants or merchandise promoting Pine Castle’s inclusive, art-focused programs, you are directly helping Pine Castle continue to provide programmatic support for our participants.
Become Part of the Pine Castle Fan Club
Meet Pine Castle’s Resident Artist: Kim Le
Since a young age, painting has been a therapeutic tool for Kim to channel her emotions and imagination and provides a safe space for her to truly be herself. Her inspiring work is a testament to all that no matter your background, life view, or disability, art can be created and enjoyed by everyone.
Shop Kim’s Available Paintings
Art Prints for Sale
Through a special collaboration with Arts4All Florida, select pieces from Kim’s favorite original works are now available for reproduction! The Arts4All Collective helps artists share their incredible talent and sell their artwork without the stress of running a business. Each of the pieces below are available.
