Robin lives in a cottage north of Pelican Town, in the mountains

Robin is a carpenter who runs her business from a cottage on the mountain north of town. You'll find her there most days between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the game. Her cottage sits at the top of the path that leads north from Pierre's General Store — if you head that direction and keep going uphill, you'll reach her place.

The easiest way to reach Robin is to start at Pierre's General Store in the town square (the building with the green awning). Face the store and look to your right — you'll see a path leading upward. Follow that path north and it will take you directly to her cottage. The walk takes about 30 seconds of game time.

Robin's cottage is also where you'll find her husband Demetrius and their son Sebastian. You can visit any day except Wednesday, when Robin closes her shop to spend time with her family.

Key Takeaways

  • Robin's cottage is located north of Pelican Town, up the mountain path from Pierre's General Store.
  • She is available to work on projects between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on most days, but closes on Wednesdays.
  • Robin handles farm building upgrades, including house expansions, barns, coops, and sheds.
  • You can commission custom furniture and decorative items from her if you bring the materials she requests.

What Robin does and why you'll visit her

Robin is the carpenter you hire to build and upgrade structures on your farm. She handles major projects like expanding your farmhouse, building new barns and chicken coops, constructing storage sheds, and adding silos. If you want to make changes to your farm layout or add new buildings, Robin is the person who does the work.

She also crafts custom furniture and decorative items. If you bring her the materials she needs — usually wood, stone, and sometimes bars or other resources — she can build pieces you design. This is how you get furniture that isn't sold anywhere else in town.

To start a project with Robin, you talk to her and select the option to commission work. She'll show you what she can build, what materials each project costs, and how many days it will take. You pay her upfront, and the work happens while you're doing other things on your farm.

How to reach her cottage from different locations

If you're starting from your farmhouse, head east toward town. Once you reach the town square (where you see the bulletin board), locate Pierre's General Store. The path to Robin's cottage begins just north of that building.

If you're coming from the beach or the west side of town, head toward the center square first. The mountain path is always the same — it starts at Pierre's and goes straight north. There's no shortcut, but the walk is short enough that it only takes a few seconds.

On rainy days or when Robin is closed, you won't be able to commission work, but you can still visit her cottage and talk to her family members. This is actually a good way to build relationships with Demetrius and Sebastian if you're interested in getting to know them better.

Building projects and their costs

Robin offers several types of farm construction. A silo costs 100 gold and 15 wood, and takes three days to build. A basic barn costs 1,500 gold and 450 wood, taking three days. A chicken coop costs 800 gold and 300 wood, also taking three days. These prices and timelines are fixed — they don't change based on the season or your progress in the game.

Larger projects like a deluxe barn or a big shed take longer and cost more materials. Before you commission any work, Robin shows you the exact cost and timeline, so you know what to expect. You can cancel a project before you pay, but once you've paid her, the work is locked in.

If you don't have all the materials Robin needs, you can gather them and come back. She'll hold your request until you're ready to pay and start the work. This gives you time to chop wood, mine stone, or hunt for other resources without losing your place in her queue.

Talking to Robin and building friendship

Like other villagers in Stardew Valley, Robin has a friendship meter. The more you talk to her and give her gifts, the higher your friendship level grows. You don't need to be friends with her to use her services, but higher friendship can unlock special dialogue and events.

Robin likes gifts like hardwood, prismatic shards, and some cooked dishes. You can give her one gift per week. Talking to her on days when she's working also counts toward friendship, so visiting regularly to commission projects naturally builds your relationship over time.

Robin is also involved in some of the game's story events. As you progress and build your farm, you may encounter her in different situations around town. These moments are part of the game's narrative and happen automatically as you play.

When Robin is closed and what to do instead

Robin closes her shop every Wednesday to spend time with her family. On that day, you cannot commission any new work or talk to her about projects. If you need farm construction done, you'll have to wait until Thursday to visit her again.

If you're in the middle of a project when Wednesday arrives, the work continues as scheduled — her closure only affects new commissions. So if you've already paid for a barn to be built, it will still be finished on the day she promised, even if that day is after a Wednesday.

Winter doesn't close Robin's shop, and neither do most holidays. She works year-round except for Wednesdays. Plan your building projects around her schedule if you want to get work done quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit Robin on Wednesday?

You can walk to her cottage on Wednesday, but her shop is closed and you cannot commission work. You can still talk to her family members who are home. Return on Thursday or any other day to discuss building projects.

What if I don't have enough wood or stone for a project?

Tell Robin what you want to build and she'll show you the cost. You don't have to pay when ready — gather the materials you need and come back when you're ready. She'll remember your request and build the project once you pay.

How long do building projects actually take?

Most projects take two to four in-game days. Robin tells you the exact timeline before you pay. The work happens in the background while you do other farm tasks, so you don't have to wait around or do anything special to complete it.

Can I change my mind after paying Robin for a project?

Once you've paid and the project has started, you cannot cancel it. Make sure you have the materials and the gold before you confirm the work. If you're unsure, don't pay yet — come back when you're ready.

Does Robin ever leave her cottage?

Robin stays in her cottage most days during business hours. On Wednesdays she spends time with her family, and occasionally she appears at town events. For regular business, you'll always find her at home between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days.