Frog Peak Café
Frog Peak Cafe
Say hello to Dayna, manager of Frog Peak, and employees Dede and Maggie. The staff at Frog Peak know how to have a good time. Every time you walk in, they have a playlist going on that makes you Shazam every song, sasquatch sightings are frequent and the fast breakfast was made by some sort of breakfast sandwich magician (seriously, it’s amazing).
Not to mention you could spend hours lollygagging outside checking out all the knickknacks and artwork, taking pictures on the old VW bus, and in the summer, spending hours on the patio with friends and playing with your kids in the backyard.
It really is one of the most special places in the Kootenays and we can’t thank the owners, Matthew and Laurel, enough for creating such a welcoming creative space that serves people from far and wide with incredible breakfast and lunch offerings, delicious drinks, as well as elevating the artists and makers around them.
When you choose to buy local, you support business owners like Matthew & Laurel (and Dayna and the rest of the awesome staff). And our whole community thrives. #shopslocanvalley
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The Valley Kitchen in Winlaw
The Valley Kitchen in Winlaw
Meet Rob and Sally, owners of The Valley Kitchen - a multifaceted culinary community paradise in Winlaw. Their rentable commercial kitchen is home to incredible local food businesses and their inviting pop-up cafe is open every Sunday. It’s not only your chance to pick up your order from their Online Local Food Market, it’s where you get to nibble on delectable pastries, drink espresso and share some laughs with Rob, Sally and their two incredible girls.
This power couple goes above and beyond for their community...every. single. day. Running a business in the Slocan Valley means being inventive, hands-on and driven. Rob and Sally encompass all of that and more.
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Spinning Fables in Winlaw
Spinning Fables in Winlaw
Meet Nicole and Gen. Nicole is the owner of the fabulous Spinning Fables in Winlaw and Gen is not only the manager of the store, but a light in people’s day. Nicole works so hard to not only elevate the makers she features in the store but she does so much for her community when it comes to education, kids and looking after her neighbours.
Spinning Fables is much more than a kids store (although it’s the icing on the cake for kid’s toys, clothing and games), they have a wide selection of art supplies, local artist prints, handmade soaps, woven wall hangings, acorn friends and so much more.
When you choose to buy local, you support business owners like Nicole. And our whole community thrives. #shopslocanvalley
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Handmade Heart
Handmade Heart
“Two things have always been a constant for me - being an artist and being a gardener. Our garden is filled to the brim with food, plant medicine, dye plants and beauty. Most of the art I make revolves around nature, the plant world and my relationship with them.”
Meet Morgen Bardati. She’s the inspirational woman behind the Handmade Heart initiative as well as the Handmade Heart Virtual Holiday Market. She’s a Valley Woman Powerhouse and has been involved in the arts community as an artist, organizer and a teacher of art in schools and adult workshops for many years.
She’s also directed, organized and vended at the New Denver Friday Market since 1995, is the founding member of the Hidden Garden Gallery and served for several years as a director/organize...and that’s just the tip of the iceberg for how she’s served the community she loves.
“Inspired by nature, I am very interested in the idea of 'cross-pollination' between local food and food systems, artisans and makers, small business and a sharing economy. I believe that embracing diversity will make ourselves and our communities stronger and more resilient. I care deeply for my community and the extraordinary environment we share.”
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Sanderella in New Denver
Sanderella in New Denver
Say hi to Wausa and Victor. They’re the owners of the one-of-a-kind boutique cafe, Sanderella, in New Denver. It’s the place whimsical dreams are made of and this couple loves to welcome your smiling faces.
They’ve been through a lot of changes due to COVID-19 and they’ve appreciated everyone’s continued support. You can now dine in once again as well as take in the beautiful local jewelry, crafts and art that’s for sale in their boutique. Wausa and Victor themselves are also one-of-a-kind and they work so hard to bring you not only the best crepes we’ve ever had, but amazing service and lots of laughs.
When you choose to buy local, you support business owners like Wausa and Victor. And our whole community thrives. #shopslocanvalley
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