Welcome to the Bo Tree Blog!

As we've traveled to different places, we've often dreamed of creating a unique business that builds upon the bookstore/café model by incorporating diverse elements for all ages: a greater range of dining experiences, indoor & outdoor theaters, educational opportunities, health and fitness practices, environmentally friendly products, and more.

It'll be 2019 before we can make this a reality so we're not as concerned with making realistic plans right now. Our focus now - and on this blog - is to incubate divergent and creative ideas with YOUR help.

So, we'd love for you to read a section at a time. They're organized along the right side of the screen & when selected, will appear below this introduction (you'll have to scroll down). Then let us know what you think (good or bad) through the blog comments or by emailing us at botree@gmail.com .

Thanks!
Jason & Jennifer

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Places

Places we've gone to (or want to go to) that inspire us in some way to create and operate this unique business...

CITIES

  • Covington, LA
  • Austin, TX
  • Williamsburg, VA (including Colonial Williamsburg)
  • Boulder, CO
  • Manitou Springs, CO
  • Rosemary Beach, FL
  • Alys Beach, FL
  • Seattle, WA
  • Portland, OR
  • Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Asheville, NC

...I admit that part of my (Jason’s) hesitation with locating a business near the southern/eastern coastline is the potential climate change side effects (rising water levels, more severe and more frequent storms, draught, etc.). Granted, the probability and timeline of these changes are highly contested and not yet definite.

BUSINESSES
  • Medic's Market - Newport News, VA (now closed)
  • Beck and Stein's Bookstore - Port Warwick, VA (now closed)
  • Ghirardelli Square - San Francisco, CA
  • Higgins Restaurant and Bar  -Portland Oregon (www.higgins.ypguides.net) 
  • Whole Foods (Magazine St) - New Orleans, LA
  • Coffee Rani - Covington, LA
  • Matina Bella (formerly Judices) - Covington, LA
  • Trader Joes – (various)
  • IKEA (playground / design aesthetics / environmental policies) – (various)
  • E-Bay
  • Amazon (ironic, I know...)
  • Starbucks (yes, even more ironic... not everything about it is inspirational but some things are!)
  • Great Harvest Bread Co – North American Franchise
  • Whole Earth Provision Co - Austin/San Antonio, TX
  • Bookpeople Bookstore - Austin, TX
  • Austin Java Cafe - Austin, TX
  • Central Market Grocery - Austin, TX
  • Alamo Drafthouse - Austin, TX  {I think I see a trend developing...}


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