After graduating from high school in Hamilton, Ontario, Tracy attended the Architectural Design School at the University of Manitoba. Soon after graduating, Tracy married and had 3 children. After leaving Winnipeg, the family eventually moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake. . Deciding to be a “stay at home mom” and foregoing her career in design, Tracy wanted to create a home-based business. Working from home provided the opportunity to raise a family and afford to return to her equestrian hobby. . Living in a “wine region”, Tracy Hanson created her business in 1997 introducing wine jelly to the Niagara Region. Tracy’s part time business has now become a fulltime family business.