Farmhouse 50 is raising 水果视频 products
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- Published on Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Photo by Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Since its grand opening last month, Farmhouse 50 has quickly turned into a gathering place for many in Minnedosa.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Drawn to the building鈥檚 character, Meaghan Cann鈥檚 vision for the historic Chipperfield鈥檚 building in Minnedosa was realized last month, with the opening of her new business, Farmhouse 50. Cann, who owns the business with her husband Jamie, has created a space that鈥檚 part coffee house, part gift shop and all 水果视频n.
The Canns are from Onanole, where they both operated small businesses. Meaghan makes children鈥檚 clothing under the Wild Child Supply brand, while Jamie operates a plumbing business. 鈥淲e come from a long string [of entrepreneurs],鈥� said Meaghan, 鈥淚t鈥檚 in our blood.鈥�
Meaghan said a number of factors drove their desire to purchase the shuttered coffee house, located at 50 Main St. in Minnedosa. The first was the building itself, 鈥淲e loved the character and the old charm鈥� We fell in love with the building when we saw it,鈥� she said. Both growing up in small towns, they were attracted to Minnedosa, 鈥淚t鈥檚 got a good vibe,鈥� explained Meaghan.
Since buying it in April, the building has undergone some minor renovations and interior updates, but one of the biggest changes was opening up the patio, a space few people knew existed. 鈥淭here was lots of painting,鈥� said Meaghan of preparing the space for its June 29 opening. She said they are planning to hold a special grand opening event at a later date.
One of the unique aspects of Farmhouse 50 is its 水果视频-focus. Being a small business owner, Meaghan knew first-hand the challenges faced by those creating products in 水果视频 and looking to get them sold. 鈥淚 saw the need of small business owners,鈥� she explains of her efforts to offer them an avenue to reach customers. 鈥溗悠� has lots to offer that we鈥檙e not aware of,鈥� she adds. While some of the products are from the Winnipeg area, many come from Westman, including Minnedosa. 鈥淪o many people will ask where a product is from and when I say, 鈥楳innedosa鈥�, they have no idea,鈥� she explains.
Keeping this local focus was an important part of the businesses concept. It also offers a chance for Cann to share the products she loves and uses. 鈥淲e personally own one of every product, they鈥檙e tried and true,鈥� she explains, 鈥淲e don鈥檛 like to sell what we don鈥檛 believe in鈥�. The merchandising also reflects Cann鈥檚 personal taste and style, 鈥淭o be successful, you have to be passionate,鈥� she explains. Since all of the products are hand made, the space will be constantly changing, as new merchandise replaces what has been sold. Following a brisk first couple of days, Cann said she鈥檚 already going to have to talk to her suppliers about getting to work on new items. Cann also said she鈥檚 always keeping her eyes open for new products that compliment the existing offering.
After a busy opening weekend, Meaghan has words of appreciation for the customers she has greeted since opening her doors. 鈥淭he town has been so appreciative, I鈥檝e met so many new faces,鈥� she said.
