Back in the saddle again, or out of the saddle?

I'm back after an amazing trip into Northern California last week. There were a lot of firsts for me, two of  which included camping and seeing a part of California I'd not seen before. 

I highly recommend a road trip to the Yreka, CA area, heading north up the canyon to Hwy. 96 which follows the Klamath River. The Klamath River was stunningly beautiful and the Trinity Mountains were  breathtaking! 

But it's back to work and a busy week it has been. We were visited yesterday by Marina Oriel 

and Bill Fishbein from The Coffee Trust. Marina has been my contact for setting up the fundraising program in which we're involved, helping raise funds for the coffee farmers of Guatemala in dealing with the LaRoya blight. 

 Bill is the founder and Executive Director of The Coffee Trust and is in Portland to  participate in this weekend's CoffeeFest event, being held at the Oregon  Convention Center. One of the things we discussed was scheduling a time when  he can return, probably after the first of the year, visit our shop and share the  story with our customers, in much greater detail, of what's going on with the  coffee crops of Guatemala. Stay tuned.

 This week also marked the opening of the Woodstock location of New Seasons Market. As with all their other stores, our coffee is available there as well. Stop by and check it out. It sounds like an amazing multi-level layout. It's located at 4500 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland - 97206.

 As mentioned a couple weeks ago, the Pumpkin Spiced Lattes   have  returned with a vengeance. Nothing scary about these. We  make  the blend right here and as with everything else we offer, it's  not syrupy sweet with processed sugars and artificial flavorings. It's  just simply delicious.

 This weekend marks the end of the  season for the St. Johns Farmers Market. And it's looking like the weather is going to be perfect for a farmers market. I hope you'll come out and take advantage of end of the season offerings and stop by our shop while you're in  the area.

 Beginning next Saturday, October 31st, we are going  to return to our "winter" hours. The only thing that will  change will be Saturday's opening time, moving back  to 8 am. And, just because I'm usually the last one to  realize it, the next day, Sunday November 1st is when we go off Daylight Savings  Time. I guess the good news is everyone will get an extra hour of sleep.

So enjoy this last weekend of the St. Johns Farmers Market and the sunshine!

Many thanks,

Mount & Crew