Retreat Drinks - Gig Harbor, WA
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Anne Farrens has worked as the West Coast Sales Manager for Corporate Jet Support since 2010. Her job requires significant travel and as someone who enjoys warm, healthy beverages at the ready, Anne realized her need for convenient health drinks she could make while in a hotel room, on a flight, or on the go. Because of her interest in health and wellness, she earned a holistic nutrition certification in 2018 and put it to use in June 2019 when she began Retreat Drinks. With the help of her husband, Adam, Anne started small, making and selling Retreat Drinks from their home. The response was overwhelmingly positive. In 2020 they obtained a commercial food license so Retreat Drinks could sell on a retail platform.
Retreat Drinks is a dry mix version of Anne’s favorite healthy comfort drink, a perfect blend of cacao, coconut milk, maple syrup, and Himalayan sea salt. Retreat Drinks currently offers Hot Cacao and Peppermint Hot Cacao mixes made from Fair Trade Certified ingredients that are organic, vegan, plant-based, and dairy free. Creamy, nutrient-dense hot chocolate and mochas can be made anywhere in an instant by adding Retreat Drinks to hot water or coffee making it convenient for boaters, campers, hikers, travelers, and anyone else on the move. With high-quality, clean, and beneficial ingredients, Retreat Drinks make a perfect addition to smoothies, baking recipes, and drink concoctions.
Retreat Drinks puts their heart and soul into their products and supports their community by partnering with other small businesses for events, giveaways, and auctions. They have prioritized working with local makers in their branding, packaging, and small business support. Anne and Adam donate time and product to local organizations in the area and are involved with several nonprofits.
Learn more about them here:
Retreat Drinks
9916 Peacock Hill Avenue, Gig Harbor • (253) 753-2909
RetreatDrinks.com
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