Founding Story of Colvin Ranch Provisions

My first real job at 16 was working at the Tenino Antique Mall where Sandstone Cafe is located today. And for better or worse (and it would definitely be for worse if you ask my bank account) that started a life-long interest in retail. When I was in college, I loved working at Greg's Greenlake Cycles in Seattle because it allowed me to be immersed in a community of people who were passionate about biking. After I graduated, I joined the online team at REI to share information about the outdoors and adventure travel, and in the process, create an online community of people who loved the same things. 

When I took over my family's business at the ranch two years ago, I believed one of the best ways to grow our business would be in the real world where we could connect in person with the people who care about where their food comes from. Creating a physical retail store would allow us to do just that. But I wanted it to be bigger than the ranch itself. Southwest Washington is home to so many great farmers, ranchers, food producers, and chefs creating amazing food all right here in our community, and I wanted to showcase the bounty of local food our region has to offer. And that's how Colvin Ranch Provisions was created. To hear more of the story, check out this YouTube clip.