I have to tell you that I am so happy today! I met the most amazing people at Samudra Yoga and Coffee Tea & Treats in Bremerton, WA. Co-owners – Kath Mitchell and daughter Winter Niemeyer opened the Yoga Studio, coffee, tea and treat shop six months ago. The duo seem to have the perfect synergy – Kath teaches yoga upstairs and helps Winter manage the coffee shop. Winter also manages the more technical, photo presentations of the treats and Internet communications on Facebook. The Studio is located in the Evergreen Park neighborhood that is in the process of a revitalization. Their neighbors have welcomed them with open arms and an appetite for their Gluten Free and Vegan treats. I sampled a variety of Gluten Free treats (so that I could give you a first hand experience …) I tried the Chai Almond Cookies, the Chocolate Chip Biscotti and the Irish Bomb Cupcakes … all I can say is absolutely delicious! It just makes me so excited that Kath saw the need for good healthy treats and decided to offer Gluten Free and Vegan. She isn’t even Gluten Free! I appreciate that so much more when someone is looking out for us and realizes there is a need for everyone to enjoy some really great treats! While they still offer regular, gluten and dairy treats, they are very aware of the importance to keep the treats separate with dedicated equipment. The baking is done on site by a baker who is Gluten Free and well versed in the combinations and joys of Gluten Free flours. They all share a love of food and it shows in their presentation and attention to detail!

They offer Caffe Vita coffee and espresso drinks, as well as a variety of teas – black, green and herbal. They have a nice seating space inside and several areas outside that overlook the park and water. There is a courtyard with a grassy area and a brick wall with a theater theme painted on it. It was once used to show outdoor movies. How great is that? Kath said she hopes to be able to do that again this year when the weather warms up and dries up. I can only imagine how lovely it will be there in the spring and summer. I can’t wait!

I really love the logo and fun color combination. It is an Orange Octopus that represent the 8 limbs of Yoga. The turquiose color represents the water that surrounds us and makes it all flow. It ties in with the interior, which is just a delight and refreshing when you walk in. The colors are beautifully coordinated to go with the logo by using shades of turquoise on the walls that are painted with green-eco friendly products. All of the woods are refurbished and they even repurposed their old garage door along one of the walls downstairs. The insulation is denim and the display cases are re-purposed and refurbished. This is a very well thought out space that has bits of charm from the pearl shell chandelier in the reception area in the yoga studio to the photos, boats and paddles that add to the all nautical theme downstairs. There is an interior staircase to walk downstairs after class and enjoy your treats and meet some new friends. You can also enter the coffee, tea and treat shop from the outside as well. There is street parking and a small parking lot behind the building.

For more info about the GLUTEN FREE FOODIES events or to chat with me via email glutenfreefoodie@gmail.com . I look forward to hearing from you!