Maine Wood Heat Co., Inc. was founded in 1976 by Albert and Cheryl Barden of Norridgewock, Maine. Over the years, the Barden family and Maine Wood Heat Co. have established a national reputation as authorities on high-efficiency wood burning systems.
We specialize in passive masonry heaters, ovens, cookstoves and fireplaces from the European tradition. Maine Wood Heat Co. is also the exclusive North American importer of Le Panyol™ wood fired ovens and Woodheat™ Finland cast iron hardware and accessories.
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Three Heaters Indeed!!! Part 2
by scott ~ April 2nd, 2009
We arrived first, around 6:00 pm. Nancy's drive was long and dark under the veiled night sky. The house, once entirely out in the open, was now fully concealed by trees and shrubs that Nancy had painstakingly planted and cared for over the last 26 years. The inside of the house smelled wonderful as dinner was nearly ready. We unpacked our things and came down for a ...
Three Heaters Indeed!!! Part 1
by scott ~ March 16th, 2009
After more than a year of intense planning and delays my most recent Finnish fireplace installation proved to be well worth the wait. Our paths first crossed with Nancy Pearson in 1982 when Albie was installing a basic contraflow heater a couple towns away from where Nancy and her husband had plans to build their new timberframe home. Albie was working hand in hand ...
Le Panyol Restaurant Profile: Harvest & Heart, Saratoga Springs, NY
by joe ~ January 28th, 2009
Harvest & Hearth owners Pete and Gina Michelin purchased their Le Panyol Model 120 from us last summer. Pete actually made the drive from New York to Central Maine to pick up what was to become the centerpiece of his restaurant, and it was wonderful to get to meet such a nice client in person.
Following the visit we didn't hear much from the Michelins, but we've ...