Handmade wooden games that inspire creativity and connection
At Three Trees Workshop, we make wooden games that inspire creativity and connection with the world around us. We use quality solid hardwoods, locally sourced whenever possible, and eco-friendly finishes. And we offer custom engraving for a truly personal touch.
Three Trees was started by Nathan and Cynthia Epp, a husband-and-wife team based in Warrensburg, Missouri. Although we’re both from the Midwest, we met in East Africa while serving as Peace Corps Volunteers. We bring our own values into our business, creating pieces that reflect our love of the natural world, the delight of exploration, and the joy found in personal connections.
We created Three Trees Workshop in 2015 upon returning to the US from Kenya. After years of travel and transition, we were looking to stay in one place for a while. It seemed the right time to act on a long-time dream--a full time creative pursuit based on Nathan's love for woodworking and our desire to make beautiful, useful things.
Over the past few years, we've loved designing unique, beautiful products and interacting with wonderful people in our own community and all over who have inspired us to keep on creating. Thank you for being a part of this journey!
In 2026, we had the opportunity to buy a second business from the original owners, who were retiring. We now own and operate Wizard Woodworks, which specializes in colorful Pegs & Jokers games. You can see our second Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/WizardsWoodworks.
Giving Back
We plant 5 trees for every product we sell, through a partnership with Trees for the Future. So far, we've helped plant more than 64,000 trees! But our support does more than just plant trees. Here's what Trees for the Future says about their work:
"Trees for the Future is improving the livelihoods of impoverished farmers by revitalizing degraded lands. Since 1989, with our experience in planting over 127 million trees all over the world, we have demonstrated the transformative power of trees in helping people break out of the poverty trap while also addressing the global environment. Today, our work in East and West Africa is helping to build a world where people can leave a legacy of opportunity through sustainable practices and productive lands for future generations."
We're committed to giving to organizations that support marginalized people. Locally, we contribute to the Johnson County Board of Services, including their Scholarships for Skills program, which helps individuals with developmental disabilities become more self-sufficient.
We love that we can spend our days doing work we enjoy. However, we believe that our own peace and joy are incomplete until there is peace and joy for everyone. We're compelled to not just wish the world were different, but to do what we can to change it for the better. Thanks for helping us do our part.