A Team of Traditional Artisans.
After more than 30 years of serving Guelph and the surrounding areas as VanEsch Enterprises, our company is expanding its business focus under the new name of Featherstone. Originally founded as VanEsch Woodworking in 1989 by Howard van Esch, the company grew in 2015 to include three of his sons and was incorporated as VanEsch Enterprises.
With a solid foundation in fine craftsmanship and a trusted reputation, we are now broadening our expertise in heritage restoration, taking on higher-profile projects, including work on a national monument. In addition to heritage work, we have expanded into designing and building homes using innovative natural materials such as hemp-lime systems, continuing our commitment to durability, authenticity, and quality in every project we undertake.
Taste is a Differentiator
Our new full-stack design staff sets us apart by combining a refined taste for timeless design with the technical expertise to seamlessly execute every project with precision and authenticity.
We Get It
If you have a taste for timeless, honest design but struggle to find craftsmen who share your vision, contact us—we understand and are dedicated to bringing your ideas to life.
Our Design Process
Our full-stack design approach begins with the depth of knowledge gained from our extensive heritage experience, guided by an intuitive feel for time-tested design principles, and brought to life through our unparalleled craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Consulting
Mine our knowledge base from museum-grade restoration techniques to traditional materials and building techniques.
Design
Good taste is not subjective—it is rooted in timeless principles of balance, proportion, and authenticity, and we will ensure your design reflects these qualities.
Build
Coming Soon!!
For a comprehensive showcase of our design and build capabilities, schedule an early tour of our model hemp-lime home, set to be completed soon!