Folks waiting in line to support the CM Fire and Rescue BBQ fundraiser in the Canteen’s new music hall. Picture courtesy of Linda Packer Young

After 6 years of operation we have been given the opportunity to expand and we took it.  After 6 years of repeatedly hearing our patrons ask for certain services we finally are going to be able to provide them.  We have a new music hall in the works and an ice cream parlor and bakery, amongst other features.  We have no idea when these spaces will be available but we are diligently working on them, cleaning and painting.  We are beyond exciting and grateful to all the support we have received that has made this possible.

As happened with our rebuild after Hurricane Helene, folks are helping in various ways from donating a piano, furnishings, time and even cash donations.  Community members with wares to offer have joined with us to enhance what will be available in our expanded community coop from home baked goods to local native plants.

We love seeing this build as the community comes together to share their skills and love.  We will be 3 times bigger and already the space is full with  joy, excitement and the dreams of our collective community.  We are deeply grateful from the bottom of our hearts.

with love.

The Cedar Mountain Canteen Appalachian Cultural Center