Vol. I · A field journal

The Almanac

Notes from the room — what we’re roasting, who’s behind the counter, what we’re learning. New entries arrive when there’s something honest to say.

Build Log · in progress

Watching the café get built, one decision at a time.

No. 01
March 14, 2026

The first walk of the plaza

Two leases, one realtor, and a question we hadn't prepared an answer for.

No. 02
March 28, 2026

Why a coffee shop should be a non-profit

On removing the pressure to charge for the room itself.

No. 05
May 6, 2026

The first cohort arrives

Six volunteers. One shared house. A lot of bread to learn.

No. 06
Coming soon

Hiring our first full-time baker

How we wrote the job description, and what "fairly paid" actually meant on the spreadsheet.

No. 07
Coming soon

A glass wall for the roaster

On the choice to put the work where the customer can see it.

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