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Art Showcase at Old Soul at the Weatherstone on Second Saturday, November 12, 2022

Betsy Griest |
Meet the artist, Veranika Zhirkov.  Veranika, or Vern for short, is an artist and muralist based in Sacramento, California.  Her art mainly takes the form of impressionistic/abstract oil paintings, murals, and occasionally mixed media work and watercolors. “We all have a story that changes throughout our lives, which I represent in the theme of Flourishing Read More

First Friday at Old Soul 40 Acres September 2, 2022

Betsy Griest |
Our September First Friday event features the art of Tom Winnett.  Please join us from 6-8 pm on September 2, 2022, for the opening reception for Tom.  Food and drink specials will be offered during the reception.  The display will continue through October 5. Tom Winnett Artman615@gmail.com Education  BFA: Studio Arts, California College of Art Read More

Art Showcase at The Weatherstone on Second Saturday, August 13, 2022

Betsy Griest |
Our August Second Saturday Art Showcase will feature art by Jen Monson and Yoli Manzo.  Please join us from 6-8 pm on August 13, 2022, for their opening reception.  Food and drink specials will be offered during the reception.  The display will continue through September 9, 2022. Jen Monson Bio and Statement “When I was little, Read More

Art Showcase at Old Soul The Alley August 13, 2022

Betsy Griest |
Our August Art Showcase will feature art/photography by Jesse Dubois and Doll Slum.  Please join us from 4-6 pm on August 13, 2022, for their opening reception.  Food and drink specials will be offered during the reception.  The display will continue through September 9. Jesse Dubois received a 35mm camera and a road trip to Pyramid Read More

First Friday at Old Soul 40 Acres August 5, 2022

Betsy Griest |
Our August First Friday event features landscape photography by David Nasater.  Please join us from 5-9 pm on August 5, 2022, for the opening reception for David.  Food and drink specials will be offered during the reception.  The display will continue through September 1. Davis Nasater is a landscape photographic artist whose images deal with the Read More

Art Showcase at Old Soul Alley July 9 through August 11, 2022

Betsy Griest |
Our July Art Showcase at Old Soul Alley features artists Michelle Dahl, Lisa Elias, and Victoria Tate.  Please join us for their opening art show from 4-6 pm on Second Saturday, July 9, 2022, with display continuing through August 11, 2022. Michelle Dahl is an American artist born in Saudi Arabia and raised in Northern California.  Read More

Art Showcase at Old Soul at the Weatherstone, July 9 through August 11, 2022

Betsy Griest |
Our July Art Showcase at Old Soul at the Weatherstone features artists Alicia Heffington, Rachel Harcourt, and Roberta Alvarado.  Please join us for their opening reception from 6-8 pm on Second Saturday, July 9, 2022, with display continuing through August 11. Alicia Heffington desires to capture the natural world around her with a sense of its Read More

First Friday at Old Soul 40 Acres July 1, 2022

Betsy Griest |
Our July First Friday event will feature photography by Doug Rice.  Please join us from 5-9 pm on July 1, 2022, for the opening reception of “An Erotics of Seeing:  The Photography of Doug Rice.”  Food, Drink Specials, and Live Music will be offered during the reception. The display will continue through August 4. Doug Read More

Art Showcase at Old Soul The Alley June 11 through July 8, 2022

Betsy Griest |
Our June Art Showcase at Old Soul The Alley features artists Felicia Borges, JCrux, and Nick Taylor.  Please join us for their opening art show from 4-6 pm on Second Saturday, June 11, 2022, with display continuing through July 8, 2022. Felicia Borges loves abstract, modern, and public/street art.  She is inspired by patterns and marks, Read More

Art Showcase at The Weatherstone June 11 through July 8, 2022

Betsy Griest |
  Our June Art Showcase at The Weatherstone features artists Steph Jordan and Danielle Wogulis.  Please join us for their opening art show from 6-8 pm on Second Saturday, June 11, 2022, with display continuing through July 8, 2022. Steph Jordan was born and raised in Southern California.  She had access to all the colorfulness and Read More

Art Showcase at The Weatherstone May 14 through June 10, 2022

Betsy Griest |
Our May Art Showcase at The Weatherstone features artists Chris Cinder and Emory Ensign.  Please join us for their opening art show from 6-8 pm on Second Saturday, May 14, 2022, with display continuing through June 10, 2022. Chris Cinder makes happy art for a mad world!  “My work is most like punk surrealism…a goofy Read More

Art Showcase at The Alley May 14 through June 10, 2022

Betsy Griest |
This month’s Art Showcase features artists Ryan Winchell, Gary Nyland, and Kathy Blackburn.  View their creative works beginning Second Saturday, May 14, from 4 – 6 PM and continuing display through June 10. Ryan Winchell is a contemporary artist from Sacramento, CA.  Working primarily with spray paint and hand-cut stencils, he creates intricately detailed surrealist Read More

Second Saturday at The Alley, April 9, 2022, Featuring Photography by Eli Fajardo

Betsy Griest |
  Join us for the opening exhibition of Eli Fajardo’s photography at Old Soul Co.’s Alley location, 1716 L St Rear, Sacramento, CA.  Complimentary food and drink specials will be available from 4 to 6 pm. Born and raised in the Sacramento area, Eli Fajardo began his journey in photography after picking up the household Read More

Second Saturday at The Weatherstone, March 12, 2022, will feature photography by Award-Winning Independent Documentary Photographer and Multimedia Journalist, Andri Tambunan

Betsy Griest |
We are pleased to welcome Andri Tambunan to Old Soul at The Weatherstone as our Second Saturday featured photographer.  Andri will host a reception on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 5 to 7 pm.  His photography exhibition, titled “COVID Chronicle”, will be available to view until April 9.  The exhibition is a visual documentation of Read More

Coffee Review has awarded Old Soul Co.’s Whiskey Dreams Blend 94 PTS

Betsy Griest |
https://www.coffeereview.com/review/whiskey-dreams-moka-java/ We’re calling our Whiskey Dreams Blend “The GOAT” –started in the 17th Century–Reimagined by Old Soul Co. in 2006! Order some today https://oldsoulco.com/product/whiskey-dreams-moka-java-blend/ Read More

Music for Second Saturday, September 11, Old Soul Alley: Be Brave Bold Robot

Betsy Griest |
Join us for music under the tent in the parking lot of the Old Soul Alley–Second Saturday, September 11, 2021, 6-8 pm, will feature music by “Be Brave Bold Robot” Lyric-Heavy Acoustic Indie Rock–Storytelling with a Funky Rhythm Section!   Read More

Second Saturday at the Alley Featuring Photography by Mehran Mesbah, September 11, 2021

Betsy Griest |
Our Second Saturday at the Alley features the photography of Mehran Mesbah.  Mehran’s work is inspired by the process of deformation: the effect certain forces have on physical forms over time.  Natural formations such as mountains have been of particular inspiration.  The result of millions of years of potential enacted through the upward pressure of Read More

Second Saturday at The Alley Will Feature Photography by Maximille Gonzales–August 14, 2021

Betsy Griest |
Our Second Saturday at The Alley for August 14, 2021, will again feature the stunning photography of Maximille Gonzales. Maximille is a northern California based photographer focused on capturing the raw & authentic – the very best of – moments out there.  He is driven by a spirit of adventure and his well-rounded portfolio shows Read More

North American Golden Bean 2019 Recap

Betsy Griest |
What is the Golden Bean: Similar to the Great American Beer Festival for Craft Beer, the Golden Bean Championships is the largest coffee roasting competition for Specialty Coffee in North America.  This year’s Championships were held in Nashville and attracted over 1,500 entries from leading roasters throughout the United States and Canada. Competition Categories included Read More

Second Saturday Exhibit, October 12, to Feature Photos by Simon Downes Toney

Betsy Griest |
Simon Downes Toney is a 16-year-old photographer, skateboarder, appreciator of the arts, and aspiring filmmaker.  He has been making photos since the age of 10 and has been shooting predominantly film for nearly three years. This summer Simon and his dad took a road trip.  They flew to Huntsville, Alabama, to pick up the car Read More

Second Saturday, November 9, Will Feature the Art of Tess Jones

Betsy Griest |
Tess Jones, Sacramento Native, Riverbank Marina Harbor Master/Property Manager, Artist – featured for the month of November in our alley location.  Join Tess for her Second Saturday opening reception on November 9 from 6-9 pm. From a brilliant Sedona sunset to a peaceful evening on the Sacramento River, Tess draws inspiration for her art from Read More

Old Soul at the Alley Presents Dana Johnson–Second Saturday Art Show Aug10th

Betsy Griest |
Dana Johnson is a local artist in Sacramento specializing in custom watercolor pet portraits.  She will be displaying original watercolor and acrylic art during the month of August 2019 in our Alley location.  Please join Dana for her opening reception on Saturday, August 10 from 6-9 pm.  Food and entertainment will be provided. Read More

Second Saturday at the Weatherstone – July 2019

Betsy Griest |
Join us in July for our Second Saturday Art Show:  Places We Love We’ll be featuring three artists:  Judie Vanderbundt, Linda Edwards, and Patricia Honeycutt. Judie Vanderbundt “Greetings, my name is Judie Vanderbundt, and photography has been my passion for many years.  What started as a very full-time job shooting photos for commercial real estate Read More

Lighthouse Charter School–River Charter Schools

Betsy Griest |
Our Second Saturday Artist for June in our Alley location is Lighthouse Charter School.  Lighthouse is a free, public charter located in West Sacramento serving grades TK through 7th.  With a focus on educating the whole child, Lighthouse prides itself on providing full-time art and music instruction for all students.  Students participate in inquiry-based education Read More

Weatherstone’s Second Saturday Artist for May 2019: Jonathan Hanisits

Betsy Griest |
Jonathan is a screen printer who is curious about the ever-changing world around him and the expectation to keep up.  His work is inspired by pop culture, people being people, and the emerging importance and influence of technology in our everyday lives.  He is fascinated by the process of human robotization and the challenge of Read More

Lyda of GoGoldMedia Travels to Costa Rica with Old Soul Co.

Betsy Griest |
Check our these pics documenting Lyda’s trip to Costa Rica with Jason of Old Soul Co. Read More

New Coffee Classes!! Spring/Summer 2019

Betsy Griest |
Join us in a fun and relaxed classroom setting as we share our passion for Specialty Coffee and the many hands throughout the supply chain that contribute to our cup. All classes will be limited to 10 people and include a nominal sign up fee. HOME & CAMP BREWING 101 Saturday, April 27, Noon $10/Person Read More

What We’re Reading, Looking At & Listening To This Month

Betsy Griest |
CELEBRATING COFFEE, ART, AND MUSIC DAILY…IT’S A LIFESTYLE! We love us some Coffee, Art, and Music! Here’s a link to our favorite article we’ve read about the industry this month. Enjoy and keep drinking the good stuff…it matters! https://coffeechronicler.com/washed-natural-honey-processing/ This artist is doing some great things on the West Coast…and you can see his work Read More

Employee of the Month, Jared Nelson–April 2019

Betsy Griest |
PEOPLE MAKE THE PLACE–MEET JARED…OUR NEW SOUS CHEF You could say that Jared was born into the industry. Growing up in Hollister, Jared was raised on an apricot farm and has early memories of riding the family tractor and picking in the early morning hours. Throughout the years, Jared has done a little bit of Read More

Buy Locally, Make a Difference Globally

Betsy Griest |
We are ecstatic to announce that we’ve partnered with MiiR to produce beautiful custom Old Soul Co. tumblers with a portion of each sale going towards Project #43 in San Antonio Granadilla, Honduras. About Project #43 The community of San Antonio Granadilla is comprised of 48 households involved in coffee production as small farm owners Read More

Holiday Blends Now Available–Limited Quantities

Betsy Griest |
Order your Holiday Blend Coffees soon to avoid being disappointed when stock is gone! Try Old Soul’s  “Naughty” Blend just in case someone’s status on Santa’s Naughty or Nice list isn’t looking favorable this time of year.  “Way better than coal!”    Flavor packed blend of natural and red-honey processed beans, this offering starts with our Read More

Specialty Coffee Week Events at Old Soul Co.

Betsy Griest |
Specialty Coffee Week Sacramento is rapidly approaching!  Join us at Old Soul Co. for the following events: Monday, Oct 8, 5-10 PM @ 812 21st St – Old Soul @ the Weatherstone Anniversary Jam Join us as we celebrate 10 years as owners of The Weatherstone with food & drink specials & a roundtable discussion with Read More

Golden Bean Awards

Betsy Griest |
We submitted 6 entries into the 2018 Golden Bean Awards in Portland.  We received 6 medals–4 silver and 2 bronze! Our Silver Award Winners Decaf: Ethiopia Sidamo Single Origin Espresso:  Brazil Sao Bento Espresso:  Ethiopia Keramo Natural Espresso w/Milk:  The Remedy Our Bronze Award Winners Filter Coffee:  El Salvador Loma La Gloria Natural Filter Coffee:  Read More

Check Out Our SF Eater Review!

Betsy Griest |
https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-sacramento Read More

Incoming!

Jason Griest |
Starting in May & throughout the summer months, the “fruits” of all of our joint efforts with our Partner Producers in Central America and Ethiopia will start hitting the shelves and our online stores. First up will be this year’s lots from Loma La Gloria in El Salvador. Producer Anny Ruth Pimintel has become a Read More

Tis The Season

Jason Griest |
May traditionally marks the start of weekly Farmer’s Markets outside of our Capitol Mall & 40 Acres locations & this year is no exception. Be sure to grab some beans or breakfast (or both!) on your way to the market every Thursday at the Mall & every Saturday morning in Oak Park. May also brings Read More

We’re Number 1!

Jason Griest |
We’re proud to announce that our Brazil Sao Bento coffee recently received the highest score in Coffee Review’s recent article highlighting the state of Brazil’s specialty coffee industry. The 93pt. rating was tops among 60 submissions from top roasters all over North America and East Asia. In addition to the top rating among Brazil coffees, Read More

Ethiopia

Jason Griest |
In early February, I was lucky enough to get invited on a trip to the Motherland of coffee – and possibly humanity – aka Ethiopia. This was my first trip to Africa, and after reading so many books and other coffee professional’s travelogues, my anticipation and excitement of seeing wild coffee in its birthplace in Read More