ABOUT
Living Altars was founded by husband and wife team Mary and Will McQuate, who share a deep passion for honoring nature, thoughtful design, and creative innovation. Together, they’ve built a brand that bridges the beauty of sacred living with modern life—offering tools and spaces that inspire connection, reflection, and meaning.
Rooted in Craft, Guided by Intention
With backgrounds spanning fine craftsmanship, design, holistic wellness, and Eastern philosophy, Mary and Will bring a rare synergy to their work. Their creations are not just objects but invitations—to slow down, to reconnect, and to infuse daily life with ritual and reverence.
Meet the Founders
Mary McQuate
Mary McQuate is a visionary creative blending art, design, Eastern philosophy, and holistic wellness to cultivate intentional spaces and experiences. With over 15 years training in yoga, meditation, and nutrition, she merges structure with soul—offering tools and rituals that bring beauty, meaning, and presence into the everyday.
WILL McQuate
Will McQuate is a builder, craftsman, and ecological designer who integrates nature and function with quiet precision. With a background in fine carpentry, sustainable construction, and biochemistry, he creates lasting structures that support both home (and body)—bridging design, strength, and the intelligence of living systems.
More Than a Brand—A Way of Living
Living Altars is a call to return to what is sacred—within our homes, our rituals, and ourselves. Every piece we create carries the essence of intentionality, craftsmanship, and the natural world, serving as a reminder that beauty and meaning are found in the everyday.
Welcome to Living Altars—where the objects in your life should tell a story, and every moment becomes a ritual.