Peaceful Valley

The Story Behind The Shot

It was a freezing evening driving through Rocky Mountain National Park, heading toward Bear Lake as the light began to fade. The kind of cold that seeps through the car doors and makes you pull your shoulders up without thinking.

Then the sunset hit—too beautiful to ignore—spilling color across the valley in layers of soft gold and deep blue. I asked my friend to pull over, and we stopped on the side of the road with the engine ticking as it cooled.

I rolled the window down to take the shot, and what surprised me most wasn’t the view—it was the silence. I’d never heard anything like it: no voices, no traffic, no hurry… just a quiet breeze moving through the darkening pines while the sky looked painted behind the peaks.

A small moment, a simple frame—one of those scenes that feels like it could only happen here. Colorado.

Product Description

The Birch Signature Series transforms your most meaningful photo into a statement piece with depth, warmth, and permanence—printed directly onto high-quality Baltic birch and finished with a deep, hand-crafted solid hardwood border. From wedding portraits to landscapes, each piece is designed to turn a favorite image into dimensional heirloom art with a richer, more substantial presence on the wall.

Real Wood. Real Species. Real Results.

Not all "real wood" prints are what they seem. Many companies use stained pine and present it as something more premium. We don't.
Each piece is crafted from true Baltic birch and finished with your choice of maple, cherry, or walnut—the actual species, with the natural grain, tone, and character that make every print unique.

True Color on Natural Grain

We use high-quality Baltic birch selected for its smooth surface, structural stability, and warm natural grain. Your image is printed directly onto the wood using our True Color Printing Technology™, delivering rich color, soft tonal transitions, and deeper shadows while preserving the texture and organic character of the wood.

The deep solid hardwood border adds presence, structure, and a more substantial gallery-style finish—giving the piece added depth on the wall and a refined, elevated presentation.

Made to display. Built to endure.

Specifications

Print material

High-quality Baltic birch

Frame

1" front face, solid maple, cherry, or walnut

Finish

Satin protective coating

Sizes

18"×27" and up

Depth

2"

Mount

French cleat for floating wall display (hardware included)

Origin

Made by hand in sunny Colorado

Custom sizes available upon request. Please reach out to: jordan@woodandslate.com.

Note: Some dimensions may vary up to 1/4" due to manufacturing tolerances.

Shipping & Returns

Ship time

All orders are custom made and ready to ship in 2–4 weeks.

International orders

We currently ship within the United States only; exceptions can be made. Contact info@woodandslate.com to place an international order.

Guarantee

We offer a no-questions-asked 15-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied for any reason, notify us within 15 days for a full refund. We'll cover the return shipping cost.

Mounting Instructions

All mounting hardware for drywall hanging is included. Follow these steps to hang your print:

1. Once you've chosen a location, level the French cleat using a level or leveling app on your phone.
2. While holding the cleat level, use a thin tool to mark the location of each hole on the drywall by inserting it in the thru-hole drilled on the cleat.
3. Remove the cleat and install each drywall screw at the marked locations. Do not loosen the screw during this process; if loosened, the print will not be secure and a new location should be used.
4. Place the cleat with the tallest edge toward you and the thru-holes aligned with the drywall screws. One by one, screw the black screws into the drywall screws until the cleat is firm and snug against the wall.
5. Hang the photo so the two cleats form a stable mate.

Note: If the print isn't perfectly level, minor adjustments can be made by placing a small, folded piece of paper on either side of the cleat that needs to come up.