Spreading joy and sparking adventures in nature

Each gnome is created by needle felting high-quality wool. The art of needle felting uses notched needles which are specially designed to interlock the wool fibres during the sculpting process. This process, when done by hand, ensures that no two creations are alike!

Every gnome we create is completely unique both in story and appearance.

The raison d’être of Gnomes in Nature is simple: we’re here to spread joy, bring nature home to you, and help spark creativity as you imagine what the gnomes (and you) might get up to next!

Meet Heather (the felter)

Heather loves moving in nature on feet, wheels and skis. She often imagines the world of little animals, gnomes and fairies who may be hidden in the forest, enjoying cheese fondue just a few feet off the trail.

She began felting as a creative outlet and finds tremendous joy in putting smiles on faces with her gnomes.

When she’s not playing with wool or enjoying the outdoors, this veterinarian-turned-coach helps high achievers who are flirting with burnout (re)claim their energy and agency (more on that here: drheatherkennedy.ca), enjoys foraging and cooking, and cultivates a talent for living with happiness.

Meet Andrew (the CGAO)

As the Chief Gnome Accessory Officer, Andrew keeps the gnomes looking stylish and ready for adventure. His current specialty is wire glasses, and he looks forward to creating skis, climbing gear, and other items in the near future.

His role as the CGAO is perhaps the pinnacle of his engineering career to date.

When he’s not creating gear for wee gnomes, you’ll find Andrew exploring his Squamish backyard and beyond, covering impossibly long distances by foot, fine-tuning his latte skills, and wrenching on the adventure-mobile!

Meet Winnifred (CJO)

Winnie holds down the most important role at Gnomes in Nature with class, style, and a robust voice.

As Chief Joy Officer, she brings a smile to work every single day and makes sure everyone packs snacks. Lots of snacks. She also helps ensure that play breaks are frequent and nature trips are a daily occurrence.

She’s the key location scout for many of the gnome’s adventures but has to admit she gets a little bored when we stop for photos.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The gnomes are made of high-quality wool using the needle felting process.

    Some come with accessories, and the materials used are specified in the description of each gnome.

  • The gnomes are created by needle felting high-quality wool. Though they are adventure gnomes, they do need to be treated with care. They’ll do best travelling in a cozy cocoon, staying dry, and not being given to little people or pets as a toy.

  • The gnomes are not meant for play and do need to be handled with care. Some have removable accessories which are not appropriate for very young hands. They are intended for an older age group…please judge this appropriately for any youngsters in your life.

  • Gnome Club is a fun way to bring joy into your life and share it with loved ones as these little folks are GREAT for gifting!

    When you subscribe to Gnome Club, you’ll receive 6 seasonally appropriate gnomes over one calendar year (that’s a one-time subscription duration of 12 months).

    You get to customize which gnomes you’d like (Options: spring, summer, autumn, winter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s, Easter).

    Your one-time payment includes all 6 gnomes (at a discounted rate per gnome) AND a flat shipping rate of $10 for each delivery within Canada. Your delivery address will be verified prior to each shipment.

    Join the Gnome Club here.

  • At present, yes. You’ll be able to choose the colour of your gnome’s body and hat, decide if they have braids or a beard (or neither) and what colour, and add glasses. Further accessories will be possible in future.

    Please fill out the custom order form here.

  • We are currently offering a flat-rate shipping fee of $15 within Canada for all orders.

  • Currently, the gnomes are shipping within Canada. Additional locations will be added shortly…we’re navigating the process of doing so. In the meantime, if you live outside of Canada and want to purchase a gnome, please reach out via the Contact section and we’ll see what’s possible!

  • If your gnome isn't what you were expecting, please get in touch as soon as possible after delivery to let me know.

    I can accept returns and will issue a full refund if you let me know you'd like a refund within 14 days of receiving your gnome, and they are posted back to me, in perfect condition, by a tracked delivery service within 14 days of telling me you'd like a refund.

    Unfortunately I'm unable to refund postage as this service has been fulfilled, and postage for the return will have to be covered by the buyer.