Explore the Mill
Services
More than a marketplace, Savage Mill is a budding network of local talent. Book a photoshoot, meet with a CPA, or browse the works of a clothier — all within steps of each other. From tech support to wedding planning, haircuts to handcrafted jewelry, our service vendors help you get things done: easily, beautifully, and all in one place.
A. CHUNG PHOTO, LLC – André Chung
"The goal is communication. Photography is the vehicle.”
An award-winning photojournalist and portrait photographer, André Chung creates dynamic portraits and captures decisive moments that grab the viewer's attention and asks them to take a deeper look.
Years of shooting for top editorial publications have provided André the opportunity to hone his ability to quickly get to the heart of a company’s message. His talent for visually telling a story through the use of evocative photographs has been recognized by both peers and clients.
Whether shooting a celebrity portrait for an ad campaign or a library of photos for a corporation or foundation, André brings a strong sense of composition, a love of light and a keen ability to create dynamic imagery to each of his assignments.
His beautiful natural light studio in the Spinning Building is available for rental.
A&B Solutions
CPA Firm – providing accounting, bookkeeping and tax solutions to businesses and individuals.
Alumia Design Studio
Alumia Design Studio offers a diverse range of handmade, unique jewelry pieces, each meticulously crafted and accompanied by a meaning card that details the symbolism behind the design.
We specialize in making custom jewelry, allowing customers to add a personal touch with carved names or unique designs. Our services extend to gold plating, repair services, ring engravings, and more.
Additionally, Alumia hosts various workshops and lessons suited for individuals and groups, including Saw Your Own Pendant, Copper Wire Tree on Crystal, Learn Plier work - Beads and Findings Fiesta, and a whole catalog for learning different techniques in the metalwork world of jewelry making.
Our pieces are affordably priced to ensure everyone can find something special.
“In my studio, I create more than just jewelry; my goal is to blend spirit and matter, illuminating and empowering those who wear my pieces.” — Hila Pavlopulos Por, Artist and Owner of Alumia.
Anne & Chris at The Portrait Salon
Anne Kelley Studio creates artful portraits for you, your business, your home, and your family. Anne’s calm, thoughtful demeanor will put you at ease throughout your project, from a consultation designed to discover your goals and define your choices, an easy and directed portrait experience, a guided selection session, to delivery of your beautifully created print or digital presentations. With goals set ahead of time, your photo experience is about creating your ideal portrait!
I am excited to share all of the Artful Photography we offer at Anne Kelley Studio!
Custom Portraits, Headshots and Marketing Portraits in Studio or On-Location, including our Portrait Salon On-Location
A Day In the Life: Business or Personal Documentary Photography
Living Legacy : Documentary Portraits of You, Your Home, and Collections
Artists at Work: Promoting and Preserving the Work of Living Artists
If you are seeking photographic solutions and would like to know more about what we offer, I would love to talk with you!
Specializing in capturing the strength and beauty of women at every stage of life, Chris Marcinek Photography creates empowering portraits that go beyond beauty, reflecting the strength and spirit that shine within. Chris creates a luxurious experience, providing all the time and attention needed to craft images that leave each woman feeling truly seen and celebrated. Through a collaborative space where women can discover and celebrate their unique power, and with a relaxed and creative atmosphere at her Savage Mill studio, Chris guides women to see themselves in a new light, radiating confidence in their personal and business portraits.
Arrow Bella Weddings
Arrow Bella Weddings is a boutique floral design and wedding planning studio rooted in artistry, intention, and heartfelt hospitality. Founded on a love for beautiful details and meaningful moments, we specialize in creating refined, romantic celebrations that feel both elevated and deeply personal.
With years of experience behind the scenes of hundreds of weddings, our team understands that true luxury is found in seamless execution and thoughtful design. From lush garden-inspired florals to carefully curated tablescapes, every element is crafted with purpose and cohesion.
We believe weddings should feel effortless for our couples and unforgettable for their guests. Our approach blends creative vision with meticulous organization, ensuring your day flows with ease while reflecting your unique story.
At Arrow Bella, we don’t just design weddings — we create experiences where love and legacy are honored in the most beautiful way.
Art of Hair (The Salon)
Located in a renovated Cotton Shed of Historic Savage Mill, once a textile mill built in the early 1800’s. Art of Hair (The Salon) has a modern decor with a bit of vintage flair. Forget what you know about hair salons, Art of Hair is everything – but, part art gallery, part lounge, part home, most of all a place where you feel at ease. Art of Hair is a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon – their focus is you and your hair needs. The owner has created a salon that is unique, beautiful and an extremely private place.
Experience the highly trained artists behind The Color Bar, unwind at The Wash House, and relax in their Comfort Lounge while allowing their stylists to provide top-notch cuts, color and cutting-edge hair treatments.
AverieSun Photography
Hey Sunshinesl! I am so excited you decided to stop by today. I am a Wife and mother of 3 beautiful children. You can usually find me wearing workout clothes NOT working out, lol. So sad because my husband is a personal trainer. Anywho, if I’m not capturing moments, I’m with my family having fun at their activities. I can’t wait to hear from you. I look forward to working with you soon.
Benchmark Clothiers
We are a full-service provider of Men’s and Ladies custom tailored clothing, serving the entire Washington D.C. Region. Ready-made and made-to-measure items such as suits, sport coats, trousers, shirts, ties, shoes, vests, skirts, tuxedo rentals, wedding gown alterations and accessories are available. Benchmark Clothiers visits you in your office or home, or you can visit us in our Historic Savage Mill location where we bring you an unparalleled collection of the world’s finest cloths and styles to choose from. Benchmark Clothiers offers thousands of fabrics to help you create that special look that you want. Art Solop is a trained and certified Master Custom Tailor with extensive experience in wardrobe consulting and will help to make this an easy and enjoyable process for you.
Candids & Colors Photography
Candids & Colors Photography is a woman/mom owned and operated business. The company was born in 2012 in Monterey, CA. Desiree (The Photographer) & Ashley (The Booking Coordinator) have been working side by side since 2017. The studio specializes in maternity and newborn sessions. They happily welcome milestones, cake-smashes, and family sessions. They are proud to offer an extensive collection of gowns for both maternity and non-maternity clients to ease the stress of prepping for photo sessions.
Chesapeake Flower Exchange
We formed to offer beautiful locally & sustainably grown flowers & foliage to retail flower shops & floral designers.
Our founding growers are based in Carroll, Howard, Baltimore, and Montgomery Counties in Maryland.
CurtainScentuous
Come take a break from the world and plan a future visit to CurtainScentuous at Savage Mill’s vibrant Potpourri Shower Curtain Studio Showroom, nestled in the beautiful Historical Carding Building, where you can indulge in a transformational aromatherapy experience. It all begins now and makes so much scents!
Now, more than ever, it’s so important to be happy, in a good mood, have an overall feeling of wellness, and live with a sense of purpose. CurtainScentuous wants to contribute to helping others feel “good vibes” with the following innovative products and services:
Aromatherapy Consultations with Inventor and Certified Aromatherapist
Victoria Putnam-Moore
Potpourri Shower Curtains
Potpourri Sachets and Pockets
Potpourri Shower Curtain Gift Sets
Aromatherapy and specialty products for home and bath
Inventor Victoria Putnam-Moore made a conscious decision to “complete the journey and meet the dream” by making available her new, exclusive, first of its kind patented Potpourri Shower Curtain, a scented shower curtain designed to provide aromatherapy for the shower and bath!
Aromatherapy can:
Improve mood
Ease anxiety, depression, and stress
Encourage relaxation
Improve sleep
Help improve one’s quality of life
Promote health and well-being
CurtainScentuous is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals by offering quality diversified home textile concepts and services. We look forward to assisting you with your aromatherapy journey for self-care and your home.
Danielle Lavis Photography
Custom Portraits of High School Seniors, Teens, Women, Professional Headshots, Model Portfolios, Retail, Website, and Business Marketing Photography.
Premiere Howard County Professional Portrait Photographer and Print Artist, Danielle Lavis, offers award winning images that delicately balance elegance and organic simplicity with an overall classic, clean feel. Experience the difference in unparalleled quality and artistry. Recently voted as one of Howard County’s BEST photographers, Danielle is the leading choice for custom photography and overall experience.
Drama MaMa Bookshop
Discover the magic of crafting your own story at Drama Mama Bookshop—where you can
create a truly personalized journal from cover to page. We offer a variety of fun, inspiring
workshops, with our bookbinding experience being a vibe for both children and adults. Join
our stylish wine and bind workshops, and celebrate your creativity in a relaxed, welcoming
atmosphere.
Beyond our journals, we offer custom printing and laser engraving services—perfect for
weddings, special events, and one-of-a-kind gifts. More than just stationery, we’re a
movement dedicated to promoting mental and emotional wellness through creative
journaling and bookbinding. Our mission is to cultivate a safe space for authentic
self-discovery and inspire positive change—inside and out.
We’re thrilled to welcome you to our new studio—your fresh creative haven. Whether you’re
here to join a workshop, celebrate a milestone, or simply find a meaningful way to express
yourself, we’re here to support your journey. Come connect with our community, explore
your creativity, and let’s make something beautiful together. Your story begins here — and
we can’t wait to be part of it.
Dresner Group
Dresner Group, established in 2002, has been serving the Maryland area for over 20 years, offering a comprehensive range of IT support services to small and medium-sized businesses. Our offerings include technical help desk and computer support, network infrastructure support, technical consulting and cyber security services, as well as surveillance and access control services. With a wealth of experience, we have developed an infrastructure that enables us to provide cost-effective solutions while ensuring uninterrupted operations for our clients. Dresner Group remains committed to delivering enterprise-level IT practices and solutions tailored to the specific needs of small businesses, all at affordable prices.
Enchanted Studios
My name is Maddy and I am a Licensed Cosmetologist that specializes in Nail Care and Lash Artistry.
Events Chick
Where Elegance
Meets Excellence
Indulge in the luxury of seamless event planning with Events Chick, your premier destination for exquisite celebrations. With a touch of elegance and a dash of chic, we specialize in curating unforgettable experiences tailored to your unique vision.
At Events Chick, we understand that every occasion is special and deserves to be celebrated in style. Whether you’re planning the wedding of your dreams, a romantic honeymoon getaway, or a memorable group event, our team of experienced planners is here to bring your vision to life.
Our passion lies in transforming your dreams into reality with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. From intimate gatherings to grand affairs, we approach every event with creativity, sophistication, and unparalleled professionalism.
Let Events Chick be your guide to crafting moments that shimmer with sophistication and allure. Welcome to a world where every celebration is an expression of your unique style and grace.
Gentle Hands Healing Arts
Gentle Hands Healing Arts is a wellness collective offering Reiki, acupuncture, personalized sound healing, Tarot reading, herbal consultations, and nature therapy for all. Family Reiki sessions and couple’s sound baths are also offered, as well as Reiki mentorship courses and healing events. Each of our providers is a sole proprietor operating their own business and bringing their wealth of skills to Historic Savage Mill. Jessica Sharp specializes in emotional healing, trauma recovery, and spiritual growth. Dr. Rachelle Dixon’s specialty is Traditional and Indigenous healing wisdom and the decolonization of care. We believe that every person deserves care that is tailored to their individual needs; and we honor each client’s safety, comfort, sovereignty, dignity, life experience, and goals. It is our hope that clients will feel nourished, supported, and deeply welcomed into our tender little corner of the Mill.
Imiivo Photo Studios
Imiivo Photo Studios is a full-service boutique studio specializing in portrait photography, personal branding, and headshots. We provide transformative, confidence-boosting experiences that capture your authentic journey and elevate your personal and professional image with captivating, memorable, and vivid imagery that leaves a lasting impression.
It’s more than just an image.
J’Adorn Designs
J’Adorn Designs is the jewelry design studio of artist, jeweler, and metalsmith Alison Jefferies, who discovered her passion for personalized accessories while planning her own wedding in 2011. Dissatisfied with the jewelry offerings she found at bridal shops, she opted to make a set of matching jewelry for her bridesmaids instead. Just a few months later, Alison opened an online shop to sell her designs.
Since its founding in 2012, J’Adorn Designs has grown into a full-service jeweler specializing in delicate jewelry and hair accessories using colorful gemstones and often featuring botanical forms. We offer a full line of ready-to-wear jewelry and hair accessories as well as custom and bespoke designs. Recently we have expanded our line beyond women’s jewelry to include masculine and gender-inclusive pieces. J’Adorn Designs is an affirming and welcoming business for people from all walks of life, and designer Alison Jefferies considers it an honor to create wearable pieces that honor each individual story.
Our studio at Savage Mill is open by appointment only. You can shop our collections or submit a custom inquiry online 24/7 via our website.
James McCrae Multimedia
My name is James McCrae, but there are too many James’ walking around, so most people call me McCrae. I am charismatic in front of and behind the camera. I’m a native Washingtonian who enjoys traveling and meeting new people, while capturing every moment along the way.
I’m a proud father of three beautiful girls. I recognize the essence of documenting your big day. Your images are the only thing you’ll have as a long-term keepsake after your wedding day. I have an eye for fine details and take pride in bringing people’s visions to life! I’ll go wherever my camera take me!
I’m a professionally-trained international photographer and videographer whose unique skills have been featured in various newspapers, magazines, television networks and websites. Marking your moments with timeless memories is a gift that you will enjoy forever.
Kindred Spirits LLC
Kindred Spirits Collective (KSC) is a boutique natural hair care salon primarily dedicated to cultivating Sisterlocks(R)/ Microlocs. Our partners have a combined 25 plus years of experience with a goal to have clients feeling beautiful, confident and inspired to be the best version of themselves. We offer a variety of products not only for hair health and beauty, but to improve mind and body. Our Japanese Inspired Head Spa is an oasis that will be sure to rejuvenate, refresh and reinvigorate the spirit. Our boutique offers a blend of unique gifts from local artisans as well as far away exotic locales. At KSC, our clients become our kin. Drop in to say hello, even if you just need a friendly smile and a warm hug.
LaRaydiance Wellness Spa Boutique
We are a Wellness Spa Boutique that offer an intimate, lovely and safe space. Our focus is healing the skin (face and body) by addressing root causes of a condition, which can be diet, hormones, lifestyle or stress. Our staff has over 30 years of clinical experience with degrees in the Health Sciences field of study. We offer customized DMK treatments, Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching, HydraFacial, Lira treatments, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Relaxation Facials, both Relaxation and Therapeutic Massages. Guests can relax and or shop in our beautiful reception/retail boutique that we affectionately call “Chateau de LaRaydiance”. We retail botanical pharmaceutical grade products to continue treatments at home. To support local makers and other small businesses, we retail their products that match our philosophy of care.
Leona’s Sewing Studio
Leona’s Sewing Studio is located in Suite 214 of the Carding Building, one of oldest buildings of Historic Savage Mill. In the early 1800s, all of the functions of the textile mill were housed in the Carding Building, including processing raw cotton, carding, spinning and weaving.
Now, Leona’s Sewing Studio will take its place by returning a small part of the Carding Building to some of the original textile-related business functions. Leona's Sewing Studio offers a rich portfolio of sewing, design and quilting courses for the beginner, intermediate and advanced level sewer. The portfolio includes, but is not limited to, sewing, quilting, pattern drafting and sewing machine repair. Leona’s Sewing Studio also offers custom clothing services for just about anyone. However, the main focus is designing custom clothing for clergy and liturgical dancers. One of the primary principles of Leona’s Sewing Studio is to give back to the community. Special projects are planned that pertain to community service both internationally and in the local area. Leona’s Sewing Studio is geared to helping America regain hope and prosperity through sewing and quilting, a relaxing and rewarding life skill. We hope you will join us for class as we re-create and re-connect with textile history at the Historic Savage Mill.
Mane Hollow
Mane Hollow is a boutique salon dedicated to delivering a highly personalized salon experience. Owned and operated by Ashlie Kuhn, a master-certified extensions specialist with 12 years in the industry, Mane Hollow is renowned for its expertise in hair extensions, blonding, color transformations, and bridal hair. Ashlie stays up-to-date with the latest trends, ensuring every client’s look feels fresh and modern. Designed to offer a warm, one-on-one atmosphere, Mane Hollow combines expertise with a commitment to creating a look that truly reflects each client’s individuality and beauty.
Murillo’s Jewelry
Murillo’s Jewelry is a family-owned store established in November 2007 located at Historic Savage Mill in Savage, MD. The owner, Gustavo Murillo, has over 30 years of experience in custom designs, watch and jewelry repairs, and restorations. In his hometown Bogota, Colombia, he learned and gained experience in creating and repairing all kinds of jewelry by hand. In 1979 he brought his expertise to United States, where he worked in different fine jewelry stores including Florida, District of Columbia, and Maryland.
Murillo’s Jewelry offers our customers customized jewelry items and high-quality repair service at affordable prices. Please browse through our exclusive jewelry items.
Naked Wax
Naked Wax offers full body waxing for everyone. From eyebrows to legs! Anybody and any hair. I try to make an uncomfortable situation comfortable. I’ve been waxing for about 10 years now.
Also on certain days you will get to meet my sweet husky!
Pinions Institute
The Pinions Institute is a research and ethics organization dedicated to understanding the universal process of recursive through identity, differential ontology, and containment-driven logic systems that are the patterns of our daily life and universal structure both.
Founded by Alan Gallauresi, the Institute formalizes and teaches the core structures of Pinion Theory — a framework that models all existence as self-generating, difference-driven recursion. Our space at Savage Mill serves as a hybrid studio, meditation space, and recursion sanctuary — a place where written law, poetic structure, and lived coherence meet in embodied concretion. We offer use of our technology and process to other non-profits and offer a space for personal development and meditation.
Plan It Perfect
Plan It Perfect Events is a Maryland-based event planning firm that transforms your vision into an exceptional reality by offering tailored services for weddings, corporate occasions, and social celebrations. Whether you’re looking for full planning, partial planning, or just wedding day coordination, our flexible packages accommodate every need—including custom options to fit your unique style. For weddings, we focus on storytelling—ensuring each couple’s personality and relationship take center stage, rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all template. We also extend our expertise to a variety of gatherings—from milestone anniversaries and fundraisers to birthday parties and baby showers—ensuring that every event is memorable and thoughtfully executed. For our clients who share our eco-conscious sensibilities, our "Plan It Green" services offer eco-friendly event options, connecting clients with sustainable solutions and vendors without sacrificing style. With professionalism, creativity, and a personalized touch, Plan It Perfect Events is your trusted partner in planning events that feel as unique and meaningful as the people they celebrate.
Raisa Motaher Private Art Studio
As an artist, Raisa Motaher uses her space as a private studio to produce a wide variety of works. She is open to experimenting with a wide range of media, including paints, paper, canvas, drawing, and digital illustration. She works as a marketing graphic designer in addition to owning a small business on Etsy where she sells wedding signs and personalized crafts.
Raven & Rose Studios
Raven and Rose Studios is Savage Mill’s premier tattoo studio, voted Best of Howard County 2023. Opened in 2021 by artist Hannah Everhart, we aim to create a comfortable, safe, and inclusive tattoo experience for our clients while offering our artists the freedom to work on their own terms. Appointments and artist information are available online.
Red Bridge Studios
Learn
Red Bridge Studios boasts an elite staff of Teaching Artists with years of experience teaching students of all ages, levels, and interests. Whether you are a beginner interested in the immersion of one-on-one instruction, or a seasoned professional looking to touch up your audition package, our teachers are ready to help you get to the next level of your artistry. Through individualized instruction tailored for each student, masterclasses, and performances, RBS teachers are uniquely equipped to help you unlock your abilities and bridge you to the next level of your journey!
Record
Red Bridge Studios is a full-service recording studio located in beautiful Savage, Maryland. We offer all of the tools to record, produce, mix and master your dream recording. Our outstanding staff of engineers, musicians and producers are here to guide you through the process. Contact us today to talk about your next project!
SA Parker Fine Furniture and Box Maker
At SA Parker Fine Furniture, we specialize in crafting exceptional handcrafted furniture and boxes, using traditional tools, techniques, and finishing practices. Our master craftsman, Steve Parker, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each timeless and elegant piece. Our offerings include a diverse range of humidors, stationary, jewelry, and keepsake boxes, each uniquely handmade with meticulous attention to detail.
We source the highest quality wood materials from ethical suppliers, using instrument-grade solid hardwoods and premium hardware. This commitment to integrity in materials and traditional practices ensures a consistently high level of quality in our custom-designed, solid wood furniture. From the initial design to the hand-rubbed fine finishing, we involve our clients in the process, providing regular updates to ensure their satisfaction. At SA Parker Fine Furniture, we are dedicated to creating heirloom-quality pieces that will be cherished for generations.
Studio JmcG
Jessica has spent the last 31 years as a Navy spouse and has enjoyed traveling throughout the world and all around the United States, usually en route to the next coastal city she would call home.
Form, line, shape and color have always intrigued her. She first became drawn to jewelry at one of the early stops in her travels when she worked as a jewelry and accessories buyer for a major department store. She was amazed by the fabrication and design process. The possibilities of what could be made seemed endless. This awe and wonder led her to take classes, which led to more classes and a life of learning and making.
Jessica’s work focuses on her love of color, texture and geometric form. She uses enamel, gemstones, silver, gold and patina in her jewelry. She adds texture to her work by using photographs taken during her travels, which she uses to create texture plates etched with the images.
Jessica studied Studio Art with a concentration in Metals at Monterey Peninsula College in California. She has also enjoyed perfecting her craft by taking classes at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts and The New Approach School for Jewelers in Tennessee, Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft in North Carolina and Metalwerx in Massachusetts. She is currently a community member and president of the board of directors at the Baltimore Jewelry Center. She works as a studio jeweler and sells her work through her company Studio JmcG Jewelry, at national art shows, in galleries and on her website.
Success in Style
Success In Style’s mission is to assist women and men in crisis in becoming employed and self-sufficient.
We enhance our clients’ appearance so that their first impression is positive and professional.
As self-esteem increases, our clients radiate professionalism and confidence.
We prepare our clients to gain employment, build a career, and improve their quality of life.
All of our unique shops exist to support SIS’s mission. Our donors are our shoppers and our shoppers are our donors! We offer new and gently used clothing for everyone, from work-out clothes to Oscar-worthy ball gowns!
Symmetry First Architects
Symmetry First Architects LLC is a small commercial architecture firm with decades of local experience and a hands-on design + build philosophy that integrates exceptional client service and design excellence. We’ve served as the prime consultant on over 500 projects including: restaurants, offices, retail establishments, factories, warehouses, churches, schools, libraries, fire departments, and more. Our services include conceptual planning, building condition analysis, programming, cost estimation, architectural design, construction documentation, project management, and contract administration.
Tami E. Johnson | The Brand Studio
Meet Tami E. Johnson, Creative Director and Photographer at The Marketing Showcase | The Brand Studio—a multidisciplinary creative practice shaping brands, portraits, experiences, and spaces with intention.
For more than 25 years, Tami has served individuals, organizations, and communities across the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area and beyond, with creative roots in Washington, DC, National Harbor, and Savage Mill, Maryland. Her work sits at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and design—where images, environments, and experiences are thoughtfully composed to align people, purpose, and place.
Through branding and portraiture, curated events, special projects, and spatial direction, Tami creates work that feels thoughtful, human, and refined. Her approach is grounded in listening, collaboration, and editorial clarity—ensuring each project reflects authenticity, cohesion, and meaning.
The Marketing Showcase | The Brand Studio partners with clients across corporate, cultural, and community contexts, delivering lifestyle and executive portraiture, architectural and environmental photography, and documentation for galas, conferences, conventions, golf tournaments, and milestone gatherings. Whether in-studio or on-location, each engagement is designed as a curated experience, scaled to meet both strategic and storytelling needs.
Based in Savage, Maryland, with a mobile creative model, the studio offers a flexible yet refined approach to visual and spatial storytelling. From concept to execution, Tami guides clients through a thoughtful process of clarity, curation, and creation—preserving legacy, elevating presence, and shaping moments that endure.
Temple of Amada
Our Mission
The Temple of Amada is designed to enlighten your entire being. The word Amada means, “worthy of love“. Your body, spirit, and mind, “the temple“, is worthy of love. Our calling is to promote holistic healing by utilizing your body’s energy and promote the self-healing abilities from within oneself. We aspire to assist in strengthening omniscience and spirituality. As you become mindful, you begin to heal. Our focus is to be “the pill alternative“.
We offer comprehensive solutions, including Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF/RIFE), Ozone Therapy (O3), Reiki, Reflexology, Photobiomodulation (PBM), Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT), and Nutrition and Health Consulting.
Tessera
Tessera is a diverse and dedicated team, committed to building a workforce that delivers exceptional results. For decades, we have forged strong partnerships with government agencies, and the best in manufacturing, healthcare, and higher education—all ensuring their operations run seamlessly, efficiently, and better than before.
Since our founding in 1988 (as Skookum), our belief in empowering people with disabilities has driven us to create meaningful opportunities while delivering outstanding value to our customers. By putting people first, Tessera shapes a brighter future for our workforce, the communities in which we live and work, and the customers we proudly serve.
At Tessera, excellence is ingrained in everything we do. We are not defined by limitation, but by the resilience, talent, and determination of our workforce. Our social purpose is measured not just by impact but by our unwavering commitment to professionalism and hard work.
Today, we set the standard in Facility Management, Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Vehicle Maintenance. With more than 1,700 skilled employees across 14 states, we serve federal, state, and local governments, all branches of the U.S. military, higher education, and leading corporations. Our national presence includes headquarters in Washington state and an East Coast satellite office located in Savage, Maryland.
While our name has changed, our commitment remains steadfast. Tessera represents a new chapter—one where our dedication to our purpose and people remains stronger than ever.
The Kelmscott Bookshop
We specialize in rare books with a focus on artists’ books, private press, books on books, illustrated books, the Pre-Raphaelites & William Morris, and fine 19th century literature. We also sell prints and a small selection of general used books in all areas.
In addition to our books, we have a wide selection of prints available for purchase. Most are not listed for sale on our website.
We buy fine books, from individual titles to small libraries.
Weddings By Lee Photography
Hi, I’m Lee. Dreamer, Romantic, Storyteller… DC wedding photographer.
I love being a wedding photographer in DC and feel very fortunate that my grandparents and parents, were so active in photographing our lives and documenting all those precious moments for us. Growing up I didn’t get it, I can tell you there is more than one photo of me with a bored and anxious look on my face. I can still hear my dad, who has now passed, say “if you don’t sit still we will be here all day”. As an adult, I now get it. Not being able to talk with my dad everyday or ask for advice, I’m so thankful to have albums full of family photos to hold in my hands.
Fast forward to today as a DC wedding photographer, I want this for you. Nothing gives me more pleasure than capturing wedding photos that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime.
Xanadu Botanicals & Design
Xanadu Botanicals & Design, LLC is an award-winning interior landscaping company dedicated to providing and maintaining quality interior landscapes and holiday decorating services to our clients in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia. We serve a variety of clientele, including government, property management companies, lobbies, restaurants, malls, law firms, and many independent office locations.
Yet Analytics
Yet Analytics is an open-source software shop focused on improving the quality and value of data for learning and training organizations. We work with partners in government, aviation, industry, and academia.
YOU Counseling Services
Our psychotherapy practice provides a supportive and culturally affirming space where clients are met with compassion, warmth, and authenticity. We believe in the power of resilience and growth, guiding individuals to reclaim their personal power and move toward meaningful change. Rooted in evidence-based approaches and solution-focused strategies, our work is tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. We see therapy as a collaborative partnership, where empathy and trust create the foundation for healing. Clients are invited into a safe, welcoming environment that honors their stories, strengths, and cultural identities. Together, we navigate challenges, cultivate resilience, and build skills that support lasting well-being. Our mission is to empower clients to not only heal but also thrive in alignment with their values and vision for life. YOU Counseling Services offers both individual and couples counseling.
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Plan your next friend hang where flavor meets fun. Wander through artisan shops, sip coffee or cocktails, take a group class, or just vibe out over good food and even better conversation. This is your new go-to gathering spot.
Looking for fun for any age? Fly through the trees at Terrapin Adventures, explore shops filled with both treasures and toys, and then unwind over dinner on the patio of Dive Bar & Grille. Bonus: our public spaces are pup-friendly — but check with your selected eatery to see if Fido can join you for dinner.
Switch up your usual date night with something charming, flirty, and fun. Take a pottery class, grab a romantic dinner, or catch one of the special nights on our Events Calendar. Every date feels like the first at Savage Mill — especially under our dreamy outdoor string lights.
Weddings
Say “I do” in a space that feels like a storybook.
Savage Mill offers two unique venues: our light-filled Great Room with scenic river views and soaring ceilings, and the intimate and charming Rosebud Micro Venue, perfect for elopements and bridal showers.
With in-house photographers, bridal boutiques, custom tailoring, and full beauty services on site, you’ll find everything you need to bring your special day to life under one historic roof.
Leasing Opportunities
Become Part of the Mill
Opening your first shop or expanding something you love, Savage Mill offers a vibrant, ready-made community to grow your business.
We’re home to over 80 sole proprietors — artists, makers, and more — and we’d love to welcome you next. View available spaces, floor plans, and details on our Leasing page.
Follow along on Instagram at @experiencesavagemill
Last year marked the 75th anniversary of the Winer family`s purchase of Savage Mill. The restoration and renovation that they started in the 1980s was a long-term investment in a vision that has become a reality: a model of adaptive reuse and stewardship that today is home to a vibrant community of small businesses.
View photos of the work over 40 years ago and check out our interview with managing partner Jay Winer here:
https://www.savagemill.com/75-years-of-stewardship-the-winer-family-and-savage-mill/
TOMORROW at 6pm!!!
The runway is coming to the New Weave Commons for From Heritage to Horizon: The Next Stitch Forward, a bold and inspiring fashion show hosted by Leona`s Sewing Studio.
This is not just a fashion show. It is a celebration of culture, creativity, and the next generation of designers stepping confidently into their future. These student creators have poured their hearts into every stitch and they are ready to light up the runway.
Come cheer them on. Come feel the pride. Come witness the next stitch forward.
Saturday, February 28th at 6pm. Be there!
Wrap up the workweek this Friday at 6 pm with @essentiallydivineboutique and "Motown x Zumba x Soul Train Line". Dance, remember, and celebrate Black cultural legacy through rhythm, flavor, and movement.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-celebrate-zumba-x-motown-x-line-dancing-x-soul-train-line-tickets-1981662166886?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tomorrow evening, Savage Mill-based business @essentiallydivineboutique hosts "This Is My Story. This Is My Song / Lineage & Legacy Storytelling Cypher". This small-group event, organized as part of Black History Month, utilizes the "Lineage & Legacy Rememberings" Deck to honor ancestors, process complex legacies, and strengthen community bonds.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-my-story-this-is-my-song-lineage-legacy-storytelling-cypher-tickets-1981661074619?aff=oddtdtcreator
Due to the winter storm and out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s screening of Eroding History and Relentless at Savage Mill has been postponed.
The safety of our attendees, panelists, and staff is our top priority. We will share an update as soon as a new date has been confirmed, and all existing registrations will be honored.
Thank you so much for your understanding! Please stay safe and warm.
We were thrilled with the turnout for our Presidents Day American Red Cross Blood Drive - it was our largest to-date, netting 39 units. With each unit having the potential to save three lives, our donors positively impacted up to 114 lives. Thank you to everyone who came out! 🙏
It’s almost here and we’re so excited to welcome you!
Join us this Sunday, February 22 at 6:00pm in the New Weave Building for a FREE film screening and panel discussion as part of Black History Month at Savage Mill, celebrating the powerful work of award-winning filmmaker and photographer André Chung.
After the screening of Eroding History and Relentless, stay for a lively panel conversation with:
- André Chung
- Rona Kobell
- Sean Yoes
- Serenity Joy
Free films, free concessions, and a meaningful night of storytelling and community.
🎟️ Click the link in our bio to grab your FREE ticket. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for a special free film screening as part of Black History Month at Savage Mill!
On Sunday, February 22 at 6:00pm in the New Weave Building, we are proud to host a screening of Eroding History and Relentless, two powerful documentary films connected to the work of award-winning filmmaker and photographer André Chung (@achungphoto).
The evening will include a panel discussion following the films, along with free concessions, and an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation around Black history, environmental justice, cultural memory, and creative resistance.
Come experience an inspiring night of film, storytelling, and community!
What a beautiful night at Savage Mill ✨
Last night’s opening of Threads of Heritage, the exhibition curated by Leona`s Sewing Studio, was filled with connection, conversation, and powerful storytelling through fabric and design. Seeing our community come together to experience these works was truly special.
A heartfelt thank you to @hocogovexec, @councilwomancmr, and @howardcountyeda Jennifer Jones for joining us and for sharing such meaningful words as we opened this exhibition together.
Threads of Heritage will be on view through April 3, and we invite you to come back, take your time with the installation, and experience it again. While you’re here, be sure to take part in our Community Quilt and add your own piece to this growing collective work.
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the opening night so memorable.
Photography by: @mccraemultimedia
Here`s a sneak peek at some of the display that`s being assembled for Threads of Heritage: African Print Fabrics & The Stories They Carry. Please join us and Leona`s Sewing Studio for the opening tomorrow at 6 pm, or stop in at your convenience - it`s open through April 3rd.
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The New Weave Commons is being transformed with stunning, colorful fabrics for this Thursday`s opening of Threads of Heritage: African Print Fabrics & The Stories They Carry, curated by Mill-based business Leona`s Sewing Studio. Join us at 6 pm for the opening reception with Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Councilwoman Christiana Rigby. On display through April 3rd.
Organized as part of "Black History Month at Savage Mill – History Remembered. Futures Reclaimed", a series of events organized by various small businesses that call Savage Mill home.
https://www.savagemill.com/event/black-history-month/
#BlackHistoryMonth #blackexcellence #CelebrateBlackHistory
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to join us for a cozy Girls Night Out last night! Your energy made it such a great evening, and we loved seeing the Mill full of life. We’re so grateful you came out and can’t wait for the next one!
We`re looking forward to seeing everyone at tomorrow`s Girls Night Out at Savage Mill! Here are some of the specials Mill businesses have assembled for you:
@alumia_design - explore the ancestral resonance and meaning of seven winter blooms at a Seasonal Bloom Table!
@ancestorsbosom Herbal Apothecary - buy one, get one 50% off!
@arrowbellaweddings - Assemble your own bouquet at the bouquet bar for a Galentine`s treat!
@artcraftonline - 15% off in-stock furniture!
Bead Soup - make-and-take earrings and keychains!
@boydcruwines - $5 off the Cru Flight!
@Candles By Candy - $25 Valentine`s Candle while supplies last!
@Claycovenpottery - bubble glazing and spin-the-wheel discounts!
@essentiallydivine - buy 2 get 1 50% off; enter a raffle!
@eventschick - free chocolate-dipped strawberries and rose champagne!
J`Adorn Designs - 10% off amethyst jewelry (February`s birthstone)!
@jules_and_kate - 20% off clearance clothing!
@thelaraydiancedifference - 10% off gift cards; 10% off purchases up to $100
@Manehollow - 20% off future hair appointments; alternative/y2k/harley vintage shop
@Omnihedral - GNO special: paint a pair of 3d-printed snuggling cat bookends!
@Roggenart - GNO special: Graham Cracker latte & creamy lemon raspberry tart!
@skinsational_scentsmd - $5 off $50+!
@successinstyle - Winter blowout sale at Charity’s Closet (3 items for $5) and Charity’s First Picks (everything 50% off)!
@sweetcascadeschocolatier - free chocolate-dipped strawberries while supplies last!
@antiquecentersavage - free California Champagne & Chocolate; Drawing for a $50 Antique Center gift card; 10%-60% Sales (participating vendors); Mini-Scavenger...new winner every hour!
Bonnweebooks - 10% off books!
@xanadu_b_d - live moss art demos!
We’re so excited to finally share our calendar of events for Black History Month at Savage Mill!
We’re honored to kick things off with Threads of Heritage, a powerful fabric exhibition curated by Leona`s Sewing Studio that celebrates culture, history, and the stories woven into every thread.
Join us February 12 at 6pm for the opening of the exhibition. Stroll through the installation, enjoy a glass of wine from @boydcruwines as you explore, and take part in our community quilt, where everyone is invited to contribute and be part of the story.
This is just the beginning of a month filled with meaningful moments, creativity, and connection. We can’t wait to celebrate together.
Black History Month begins tomorrow!
We are excited to welcome Black History Month at Savage Mill and look forward to sharing what we have planned. Our first event announcement is coming very soon and it is just the beginning.
Throughout the month and beyond, the Mill will feature moments of creativity, reflection, and community. There is so much we are looking forward to sharing with you.
Stay tuned!
Enter to win this sweet Elizabeth Scarlett navy velvet makeup bag during next Thursday`s Girls Night Out at Savage Mill by bringing a donation for our beneficiary, Howard County`s @grassrootscrisis. Suggested hygiene item donations include body wash, shampoo, condition, deodorant, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and individual packages of tissues. Thank you for your support of our community!
Savage Mill is open today, but please check with individual shop owners to confirm their status. And if you`re looking for a pretty destination to stretch your legs, we never tire of walking the adjacent Savage Mill Trail. Just wear your boots!
❄️ Snow day ❄️
For everyone’s safety, Savage Mill is closed today. Please stay safe, cozy up, and we’ll be back before you know it.
Due to the incoming snowstorm, Savage Mill will be closed Sunday, January 25th. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you back at the Mill soon 🤍❄️
Something special is in the works ✨
We’re collaborating with the small businesses at Savage Mill to create a meaningful Black History Month experience this February.
We’re still putting the finishing touches on the details, but we can’t wait to share what we’ve been building together. More soon!
