About us. Andy grew up outside of Wichita, KS and Joy in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. Both grew up loving the outdoors and seeking authentic wilderness experiences. They met working as wilderness guides at a summer camp in Lake City, Colorado. They fell in love, both with each other and the San Juan mountains. In 2011 they married and settled in this unique, mountain town of Lake City. They have two sons who are joining in their adventures and thirst for life. As anyone who has boys knows, you can’t drink too much coffee!
About the coffee, the serious stuff. Ever since they met, they’ve talked about coffee and dreamed about one day opening their own coffee shop and roasting company. Joy has experience managing a small coffee shop for a couple of years. Andy has always enjoyed the subtleties and nuances of coffee. This hope was reawakened in 2018 and they were able to take the first steps toward a coffee business here at 8,500ft elevation amidst rural mountain life. They have begun with a roasting business proudly bringing you varieties of small batch coffee blends and single origin roasts. The dream is to have a shop location one day to serve Refuge to you one cup at a time!
About the name, Refuge Roasters. We believe in providing spaces of calm and connection- a refuge from a chaotic world. With Refuge, coffee is more than a drink. It's an invitation to pause, reflect and feel at home wherever you enjoy your cup.
Refuge Builders. Andy is also a general contractor. As a long time resident of Lake City he understands the unique nature of building in this valley. He possesses 25 years of construction + maintenance managing experience. The vision of Refuge Builders is to build you more than a house. I want to help you build a home- a Refuge! Visit refuge-builders.com for further information.
