Now THAT'S a Landmark

Sometimes it takes a lot of prep to take the first step of a long journey. Today would be an example of that with Hearthstone Coffee House & Pub. We have spent this summer filing permits, securing vendors, meeting distributers, listening to our charity partners, finding employees, making menus, and dreaming of a day that we can actually brew coffee and pour beer.

But today we FINALLY began tear-out/construction on our new space. By no means is this a breather but rather a large landmark that things are happening and about to begin happening faster. To hone our own skills and begin training others we are also temporarily hooking up our espresso machine in Paige's Music on 65th today.

In the midst of all this we should take a moment to note that the things we want to do in life do not happen all at once but rather come from putting one foot in front of the other in the right direction. It takes courage, patience, time, and love. Don't be discouraged by not being at the end of the road when you are still on the journey.

Thanks for the thoughts, prayers, encouragement, and love you have shown us.

The Storm Before the Storm

For those of you just joining us in the this story and for those of you who have been patient enough to bear with us as we are attempting to launch, you all know this has been a hectic summer. We have a dozen plates spinning, are trying to hire staff (and not TOO many friends ;-), get an alcohol permit, order equipment... you get the picture. In the midst of all of that, Hearthstone is all a theory until we actually have a useful space.  Right now it's just four walls, a storage space, and a bathroom.

That will (knock on wood) change in the next few days as we begin our tear-out and start construction. While I could regale you with stories about trying to get this seemingly simple approval but I won't. This is the biggest step we have yet to take and to see what has been- up and to now- only been on paper come to life and we are thrilled!

We are also attempting to stream-line our communication and social media. If you would like to participate in more of what we are doing go to www.hearthstonecoffee.com where you can see our countdown to opening, follow us on Twitter, join the facebook page, join our mailing list, and (very soon) even vote for what mainline, microbrew, and local brew beers we will have on tap. We cannot thank you enough for joining us in our journey so early and anything you can help us do to promote Hearthstone is much appreciated. Cheers!