Our Story

The Mill was born from a commitment to sustainable forestry and local craftsmanship. Our timber comes from local forest health projects on public and private properties in Colorado. We primarily mill Lodgepole “Beetle Kill” Pine, Douglas Fir and Engelmann Spruce into unique, durable, and beautiful products that reflect the character of the region. As a woman-owned small business, The Mill proudly supports Colorado’s workforce, forest economy, and the broader building, design, and artisan communities. We support a wide range of residential, commercial, and landscape projects with rough-cut lumber, logs, beams, siding, live edge slabs, tongue & groove, and much more. All offered in nominal sizing and milled to spec to match custom designs or existing finishes. We currently serve builders, architects, interior designers, landscapers, and artisans throughout Routt, Grand, Summit, Eagle, Pitkin, Jackson counties—and beyond.

Lisa Hara

Owner / CEO

A Colorado native, Lisa has long held a deep respect for the land and its natural resources. She entered the timber industry in 2015 through fire mitigation and beetle-kill salvage, driven by a commitment to sustainability. In 2023, she acquired The Mill to preserve a legacy business and reimagine its role in Colorado’s forest economy. Away from work, Lisa can be found exploring Steamboat’s trails, rivers, and local life with her husband, family and friends, or traveling to her next destination to experience new landscapes and cultures.

Mike Brath

Mill Manager

Mike has over 15 years of experience in forestry and milling, beginning as a sawyer on beetle kill salvage projects and working up to crew leader. In 2023, he played a key role in transitioning The Mill to new ownership and now leads daily operations while continuing to refine his trade skills. When he's not milling timber, you'll find Mike adventuring with his wife to catch live music, backpacking, snowboarding or enjoying nature with their dogs.

Lannah Hara

Chief Marketing Expansion Officer

Lannah is a Colorado native with a background in brand strategy, sales, and community engagement. She joined The Mill to lead sales, public relations, and business development. She is focused on growing The Mill’s impact and sharing the story behind every piece of locally sourced timber. In her free time, you can find Lannah cycling, spending time outdoors, trying new recipes or discovering new places through travel.

What we do

Inspire Creators to Do What They Do Best

We offer a variety of lumber and timber services, including hand peeling (we don't machine peel), hand hewning and planing. We also offer delivery within the state of Colorado for $7 / loaded mile. (LTL freight shipping can be arranged for other locations.)

Bar Tops
Mantles
Beams
Live Edge Pieces

Kremmling Colorado

Native Colorado Lumber Direct to You

We are a circular sawmill making rough cut lumber, live edge slabs and timber products. Sourced from sustainably harvested Colorado pine, spruce, doug fir, and aspen, our materials showcase the unique beauty and character of each tree.