Iona McDonald, the new owner of Irene & Co., grew up in Wallowa County and has participated in sports for both Joseph High School and Enterprise High School athletics, including cross country running, track and softball. She also enjoys baking of all types, and has sold out her baked goods at the Joseph Farmers’ Market for the past several summers. She found her love of all sorts when she went to work for Becky Hostetter’s Irene & Co and liked the business so much that she acquired it from Mrs. Hostetter when she retired.
Iona creates her candles with the highest quality coconut-apricot wax and uses high-end chic vessels and the best scent supply companies in the world. During her free time Iona enjoys running the trails of Wallowa County, skiing, swimming, camping and trips with her large family.