5 Women-owned Businesses Thriving in Snohomish
In honor of National Women’s History Month, we're highlighting and elevating some of our favorite women-owned businesses in one of our favorite cities.
Our search for some of the best women-owned businesses in Snohomish County brought us to the city of Snohomish. If you don’t already know about Snohomish, you probably should. There’s much to love about this riverside town, from its walkable downtown to its historic buildings, boutiques, and bakeries.
When supporting small and local, do consider spending your money at businesses that are owned by women as a way of creating a more equitable future for our community.
Plus, all the businesses included here have a fun activity for you to enjoy while you’re in town. Cheers!
Blanc & Rouge
Mina Williams and Bruce Rutkin, owners
800 1st Street
For aficionados of Washington State and international wine
It's not every day you come across a wine bar run by a food and wine journalist turned certified sommelier and specialist of wine. Blanc & Rouge offers a robust selection of world-class Washington State and international wine that’s carefully curated by Mina Williams and her husband, Bruce Rutkin.
Located right in the heart of historic downtown Snohomish, Blanc & Rouge is the perfect stop for a glass (or bottle) of your favorite vino to recharge after an exciting day of exploring or shopping.
Bruning Pottery
Judy Bruning, owner
115 Avenue D (less than one block from 1st Street)
For appreciators of handmade goods
For those in the know, Bruning Pottery is more than a pottery studio, it’s an institution in Snohomish. This family-owned outfit has been skillfully crafting dinnerware and planters for its legions of fans throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond since 1983.
Not only does Bruning make its own clay and glaze, in house and by hand, it also uses a bygone heating technique that produces garden pots strong enough to withstand even the harshest of winters.
If you are interested in learning how to throw clay, you can sign up for one of the shop’s popular classes that run throughout the year. Check their website for more info.
Spada Farmhouse and Brewery
Melissa and John Spada, owners
709 1st Street
For lovers of delicious craft beer and tasty foods
When in Snohomish, find yourself in a reclaimed historic building. Exposed brick walls and tasteful antique signage. Long bars and quality wooden tables and chairs. This is the ever-popular Spada Farmhouse and Brewery. What’s on tap? Craft beer brewed on-site as well as rotating guest taps. The beer selection changes often.
If you’re hungry, treat yourself to classic pub fare or a lighter experience of salads or appetizers. Spada has a large outdoor dining area that sits right on First Street, putting patrons right into the Snohomish experience as pedestrians, motorists, and bicyclists pass by. We'll cheers to that.
Burkhead Art Center
Melinda Burkhead, owner
21416 95th Street SE
For the free and expressive spirit
Experience a full art studio in the foothills of the Cascades. Outside the town of Snohomish lies the Burkhead Art Center which hosts classes and even resident artists. With over 5,000 square feet of creative working space, this place is designed to inspire and connect creatives to instructors as well as to nurture emerging artists.
If you’re visiting from out of town, consider taking one of the many classes that the Burkhead offers in art such as ceramics, encaustics, metalwork, and jewelry. They offer many one-day sessions and usually provide all materials needed for the class. Check the Burkhead website for the full listing of classes.
One thing is for certain: Burkhead Art Center is a place to come be inspired, no matter your skill level!
The Petal and the Stem
Candice Szarzec, owner
1234 1st Street
For an aesthetic, hands-on experience
Have you ever wanted to make your own floral arrangement? To express yourself through the beauty of flowers?
Learn a new skill or prefect your botanical game at The Petal and the Stem, a brick-and-mortar storefront on First Street. Meet up on the third Saturday of the month for a guided, two-hour-long class in arranging bouquets. All snacks and refreshments are provided. Just as each flower is unique, no two events at The Petal and Stem are the same. The team offers a rotating selection of seasonal flowers. Fun!
If you’re in town and it happens to not be the third Saturday of the month, be sure to drop by their storefront for pre-arranged bouquets and arrangements, or check out their website for other workshops.
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