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Always Worth the Drive: Road Trip Playlists
Yesterday, a customer came into the store and told me she’d picked up some new music and decided to go for a drive. “Just like I did when I was a teenager,” she said. “I’m still doing the same things. And I still love driving out to the Teanaway.” Same. A good playlist. A pretty drive. It’s one of the best cures for the winter blues. Visitors to the Teanaway Country Store know we always have music playing. Some days it’s Yacht Rock or Spice Girls, often Kenny Chesney on repea
Traci Williams
1 day ago2 min read


Cheese Rock Hike
One of the most popular hikes in the Teanaway Community Forest , the Cheese Rock Trail is an easy favorite for locals and visitors alike—and it’s just a short drive past the Teanaway Country Store. This is a year-round hike that offers big rewards for a relatively modest effort. Today’s hike was a great reminder of why it’s so loved: clear trails, fresh air, and no special equipment needed. In deeper winter conditions, snowshoes or ice spikes can be helpful , but on many day
Traci Williams
Jan 242 min read


A Visit to Hot Stove Society Radio (and a Coffee Cake with History)
We were honored to be a guest this week on Tom Douglas’s Hot Stove Society Radio Show . Our visit to Seattle began with a stay at the delightful Hotel Ändra , followed by an unforgettable meal at Lola —a reminder of just how special thoughtful hospitality and great food can be. That spirit carried right into the studio, where it was a joy to talk with Tom and the team about our little corner of the world. On the show, we had the chance to talk about our valley, the evolution
Traci Williams
Jan 92 min read


Wrapping up 2025 with a Thank You!
As we wrap up the year, we want to pause and say something that never gets old — but never feels big enough either: thank you . This year was our most successful year to date, and it’s entirely because of you — our customers, neighbors, vendors and the greater Teanaway community who continue to show up for our little store in big ways. It wasn’t always smooth sailing. We navigated fires, floods, and more than a few unexpected issues. And every single time, our community rall
Traci Williams
Dec 29, 20252 min read
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