About Us

Established in 2020, Acewood is a custom home builder based in Southern Georgian Bay, serving Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, Thornbury, and surrounding communities across Grey and Simcoe Counties. Led by craftsman Ethan Bender, the team specializes in sustainable, architectural builds — custom homes and major renovations where building science and craftsmanship meet. Every project is approached with precision, from foundation to finish.

Together we start by understanding the people, rhythms, and priorities in your home, then shape spaces that balance how they feel with how they perform. From there we manage the process end‑to‑end – drawings, permits, and on‑site work – bringing in trusted specialists when needed so you have one team to lean on. 

We are one team for design and build, so you’re not left coordinating separate designers, engineers, and contractors. 

The Team

FOUNDER

Ethan Bender

GENERAL MANAGER

Phillip McDonald

DESIGNER

Lauren Longstreet

CONTENT MANAGER

April Bender

Our Partners

ARCHITECT

Rockside Campbell Design
https://www.rockside.ca

ELECTRICIAN

Shipyards Electric Inc.
https://www.shipyardselectric.ca

DESIGNER

Yasmin Zeitler Design
https://www.yasminzeitler.com

EXCAVATION / LANDSCAPING

Thor Construction
https://thorconstruction.ca

The art of construction.