Ed & Marje Shook reside on a 26-acre farm in the heart of the Snow Belt of Northeastern Ohio.  The farm has been in Marje’s family for over 100 years.  

The Shooks started producing maple syrup in the ‘70’s following in the footsteps of her Father's family.  Although today they have a modern stainless steel evaporator, they still fire with wood to produce a hands-on quality product.  In the early spring they can be found putting in long hours in the sugarhouse they built in 1986.  Special attention to detail and their pride in the product helps them to produce the highest quality syrup. 

Marje has a love of nature, spawned by her childhood  experiences on the family farm.  She began straw work using some rye that Ed had grown.  After reading some books on the subject of straw plaiting, she decided to pursue this age old Folk Art.  She has spent over 20 years learning and refining these techniques.  Through the National Association of Wheat Weavers Marje has studied with topnotch teachers from the U.S. and around the world.  She has now taught at the NAWW national convention since 1996 and is currently their 2^nd Vice President. 

Marje and Ed participate in Craft Shows across the Eastern U.S. where she has won many ‘excellence in craftsmanship’ awards.  She is pleased to have had her pieces hang on the White House Christmas tree, as well as the Ohio Governor’s Mansion and on the Trees of Christmas at the Smithsonian.  She has developed her own personal style and weaves traditional as well as original designs.  Marje proudly states that she creates each weaving with a respect for nature and the hope of a bountiful harvest.