RAW Heartwood is a sustainably sourced lumber retail and woodworking shop that was established by Garret Magnusson in West Chicago Illinois in June of 2019. Garret utilizes his Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies and years of experience as a Park Foreman to perfect the process of vacuum kiln drying lumber in order to create the most durable custom builds, perfect live edge slabs, and stunning epoxy river tables and charcuterie boards.

“The Bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” -Benjamin Franklin

We are committed to saving beautiful trees from the mulch pit! All of our domestic species come from logs that are locally sourced from urban areas of the Chicago suburbs.