Meet The Makers: Delmar
At The Old Mill, we believe tradition isn’t something you look at, it’s something you live. And for our makers, each day is a chance to carry forward the time-tested skills that define us. We call it Mill Made, a way of making things with heart, by hand, and with a deep respect for where we come from.
Whether it’s turning grains into grits, clay into dinnerware, or fresh-picked fruit into jam, our makers transform the ordinary into the unforgettable. We’re proud to introduce you to the people behind the craft, those who put soul into every scoop, slice, and sip.
Meet Delmar
Delmar is Chuck’s right-hand man in our grist mill. Each of his days is spent grinding, bagging, and mixing the variety of products we carry next door in The Old Mill General Store, Farmhouse Kitchen, and online.
Operating the stones that grind using water power is a unique responsibility, something very few have had the opportunity to do over the last two centuries here. So he’s up early to get the day started, knowing he’s gonna fill hundreds of bags each day, tying them off with the traditional Miller’s Knot.
At the end of the day, each of the millers look like they’ve been run through the mill, literally, but a quick dusting off and they’re ready to do it all over again, because it’s not just a job, its continuing a heritage that almost no one else gets to do these days.
Delmar is one of many whose hands shape what we do and who we are. Each maker at The Old Mill brings with them not only skill, but also soul, a commitment to keeping traditions alive and well in our community.
Stay tuned for more stories in our Meet the Makers series. Because at The Old Mill, every bite, every brushstroke, and every batch starts with someone who cares deeply about getting it just right.