05/04/2026
There's so much I could say. And I want to be true with my words because it's not always sunshine and blue skies.
Thank you to each and every one of you who supports us.
Thank you to everyone who showed up yesterday. Your presence meant more than I can even put into words.
Thank you to those who couldn't be there but still choose to support us from afar. Your effort is never lost on me.
Thank you to the ones who send a quick text just to say you're rooting for us. These feel like they come right when I need them the most.
Thank you to the people who have mentioned us in conversations with respect, passed our name along, or opened a door for us to an opportunity.
And thank you to the people who believe in what we're building.
Even now - while projects are still happening, not fully finished because we have to move on to the next thing, or something ages over time and now needs replaced.
This is the reality of renovation work on a property that is 16,000 square feet and 110 years old. It takes years, time, dedication, and alot of resources. Something like this doesn't get built overnight. We've learned along the way with every 3 steps forward, something pushes us a step back. Unknowns, unexpected things show up. That is the reality of doing the work ourselves on a building that has been standing this long.
We know what we signed up for. We lovingly bought a building that needed work. We chose a space that wasn't ready yet, but we have the vision and see it coming. We believe in keeping this beautiful building standing for many more years, because there is far too much to be lost if it faces the alternative.
This building isn't about our small family of 5 trying to build a business. This so much more. This is community roots. Where we came from, where generations of families went to school, where locals made a career for themselves, where memories were formed and children raised. Where we're going to keep showing up and working. One step at a time. Because of you and your support, we get to keep going.