Disclosure: I received a gift certificate to purchase groceries after attending the opening event. It is my honor to share news with you from a store that I enjoy and support!

You know how I love a good story!

From Natural Grocers:

IT WAS 1955.
Our parents, Margaret and Philip Isely – poor, idealistic – started Natural Grocers with $200 and a dream that everyone should be able to afford a healthy lifestyle and be empowered to take control of their own health.

The inspiration for this dream came from their own struggles to afford healthy food and be healthy. Shortly after the birth of their second child, Margaret became chronically ill. When conventional medicine was unable to help her, she turned to the health mavericks of that time: Adelle Davis and Roger J. Williams. She used the principles in Davis’ book, Let’s Get Well, to heal her body with nutrition, which included eating nutrient-dense, natural foods and taking dietary supplements.

It was a call to action. After the remarkable improvement in Margaret’s health brought on by following this nutrition regimen, our parents became health crusaders. Borrowing $200 to help feed the family and put gas in the car, they went door-to-door in Golden, Colorado lending books on nutrition and giving out samples of whole grain bread. They would return a week or two later, discuss nutrition and take orders for supplements, the bread and other natural, nourishing foods.

Well, they just opened a store in Scottsdale : 13802 North Scottsdale Road. I had the privilege of attending the VIP Grand Opening event. The staff is kind and absolutely passionate about teaching the community about health and wellness through nutrition. The space is beautifully done and easy to navigate. I purchased a bag full of produce and it was wonderful quality and delicious!

Be sure to stop by and let me me know what you think!