If I Ran The Zoo

Being a caffeine addict, I was excited to welcome La Conner's new Beaver Tales Coffee & Tea and indigenous gift shop and what I found was so much more than another excellent local outlet to satisfy my addiction.

The owners, Michelle Calvin and her mate Tony Cladoosby, roast coffee in small batches daily to ensure freshness. They are committed to bringing so much more to La Conner than a great cup of coffee. They are a diverse couple and they want to celebrate diversity in our town. Tony is a Swinomish tribal member and Michelle is not a native but an adopted Tlingit, an Alaskan tribe, and she describes themselves as "curious people with a vision."

They have welcomed the local school district to hold community sessions at their shop. "People love the vibe here," says Michelle. The store is an attractive getaway, indoors and out, in a very central part of town. Not only can you get great coffee and munchies, you can also purchase wonderful tribal items for your kitchen or your living room.

They have received excellent google reviews and they now ship coffee and other items all across the continent, from coast to coast in the USA and Canada. They believe in supporting the community and promoting well-being.

This morning I poured my coffee and raised my new Beaver Tales cup and said "Let's drink to unity."