The proprietors of the amazing Blue Barnhouse letterpress and design studio in West Asheville announced today that the company would be moving to Wilmington by summer. In an “open letter to Asheville” posted on their blog, the Blue Barnhouse owners explained how they became rooted in the community, how the Bele Chere festival transformed their business and how thankful they were for the local support.
More, from Brandon Mise of Blue Barnhouse:
There were a number of factors involved in my decision to move BBH to Wilmington, NC. The primary reason would be my interest in filmmaking– I’ve wanted to be involved in filmmaking for a number of years, and over the course of the last year I have been actively making efforts to dive into it. At the beginning of the year I applied to UNCW with the intention of getting a second bachelor’s degree in Film Studies, and just a few weeks ago I was accepted into the program. … My other reasons for relocating are more personal, mostly having to do with going back home, having my family close by, a less expensive living situation, the beach, fresh seafood. I love the ocean, I love Wilmington, I love the prospect of being able to go surfing year round.
Still more:
– Starting today, until the day we leave, everything in the store is 50% off it’s marked price, and that goes for our bargain bins too. Please note that due to this transition and all that it entails we have had erratic operating hours. Currently we are open M-F 12-6, sometimes we’ll be open on Saturdays, but it is always best to call ahead: 828-225-3991
– We will be having a social hour on the last Friday of each month where we’ll be serving Free PBR, have some giveaways, and talk about the good old days. These dates are March 25th and April 29th from 7pm-??
– Blue Barnhouse will have one last hoorah on Friday May 27th. More details to follow, but we promise it will be a really great event with all kinds of free for-all giveaways. The retail shop will continue to be open until mid-June.
Good luck to Blue Barnhouse. You’ll be sorely missed.
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Bummer. I love this place.