05/27/2026
On our way to Seattle this weekend, we made a stop that turned into something much more than we expected…
We pulled into Conway Salvage Arts in Conway, WA, chasing a simple mission—find some old barn wood for an outdoor shelving project for Trinky Būsiu.
Mission accomplished… and then some.
With the help of owner Tony Stinson—salvage artist, carpenter, and all-around quiet force—we found exactly what we were looking for. But what we really found was a place.
Tony invites junk to come to him. Not as waste—but as raw material. Things diverted from the landfill, sifted through, studied, passed along… or transformed.
And the transformation? It’s not loud. It’s not trying too hard. It’s precise. Thoughtful. Sometimes unfinished. Sometimes massive. Sometimes so subtle you almost miss it.
Tony calls Conway “on the way” to somewhere else…
but if you stop, it becomes the destination.
If you’re lucky enough to be invited inside (call ahead—seriously), you’ll step into a space that’s unexpectedly calm and intentional. Time flies when you are visiting - Tony is quite the story teller!
And that’s the thing—this isn’t just a place to find materials like rusted steel, barn wood, or folk art…
It’s a place to experience how someone sees the world.
If you’re looking for something real—materials, inspiration, or just a reminder of what’s possible—give Tony a call and make the stop.
Trust us… it’s worth it.
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📍 Conway Salvage Arts | Conway, WA
📞 Call ahead for availability (360.420.8499)
📍 Trinky Būsiu Art & Garden Gallery
809 Eastern Street, Sedro-Woolley
Tuesday–Saturday 10–5
Sunday by appointment
photos: Tina Whited
