The Carmel Gallery features artistic woodcarvings by local Tahoe residents "Whit" & Judy Whitmire. The Whitmires use unusual wood from a variety of sources to create unique bowls and other wooden designs.  Their bowls are not only objects of art but can be used to serve food or hold decorative items.

Several coats of food-safe hard oil are applied to each of creations to provide lasting protection. Their wooden bowls and platters are “turned” on a wood lathe. Using tools called gouges the shapes of the bowls are formed. Artistry determines the outer shape but skill accomplishes the inner form. Many of their bowls & platters are inlaid with turquoise.