Heather founded Younique in 2006 while still working in the corporate pharmaceutical world. Initially, Younique was intended to be a bed and breakfast, but it quickly evolved into a "retreat for women" once the home was purchased. Heather's vision was to create a sanctuary where women could unwind and escape the pressures of daily life.

Our journey began with a small booth at Scrapfest in Paris, Ontario, and word of mouth rapidly spread. We soon became the only retreat center in Ontario fully equipped for scrapbookers and cardmakers. As we started booking retreats, it became clear that a choice had to be made between continuing in the corporate world or focusing on the business. The decision was easy.

Our son, Jeff, joined the business, bringing his culinary talents to our guests. His food and dedication quickly won their hearts. Although Jeff has now taken a position as a chef at Guelph university, he still occasionally helps out at our larger events.

When Dan joined us after leaving RIM, we decided to embark on a new venture together. In 2014, we opened a second location in Mount Forest, which quickly became a favorite among our guests. By 2017, we decided to close our Guelph location and concentrate on Mount Forest, which ultimately closed in 2023.

Never ones to remain idle, we opened a store in Guelph in 2020, offering a variety of classes, including scrapbooking, cardmaking, mixed media, journaling, Cricut, and more.

2023 brought significant changes. We closed the retreat to dedicate more time to the store and to restart off-site crops. We remain committed to growing and listening to our customers' needs, striving to be the best little craft place in town.

Our latest move has taken us to Woodstock, Ontario.