Links to People we Support


Exhibit Darfur logoWe are proud sponsors of Exhibit Darfur - a national art exhibit of the work of several artists dedicated to raising awareness of the atrocities against humans currently happening in the Sudan.

CPMF logoCollegiate Peaks Music Festival - Laurie Benson is one of the main organizers of this annual festival and we believe that it ignites our community. Proceeds go back to the local art community. The Roastery is a gold sponsor of the event.

 

CCPAC logoCentral Colorado Performing Arts Center - The Collegiate Peaks Music Festival operates through this non-profit. CCPAC provides facilities and programs for the performming arts in central Colorado for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of present and future generations.

 

Orpheum Theater logoOrpheum Theater - Laurie Benson serves on the Board of Directors. We believe the Orpheum is a great addition to the community of Buena Vista.

 

Collegiate Peaks Forum Series logoCollegiate Peaks Forum Series - Lectures in Philosophy, Religion and Science. We are donors and supporters of the Forum Series.

 

 

Ark Valley Art logoArkansas Valley Art Center - We are donors and supporters of events sponsored by the Arkansas Valley Art Center.

 

 

del cerro logoDel Cerro Textiles - Fine textile art for natural interiors. We believe that their mission and values are consisent with ours. This  business is also managed using Holistic Management.

 

 

Savory Institute - We are supports of Holistic Management and believe in the causes promoted by the Savory Institute. Laurie serves as its Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Its sister organization, the Africa Center for Holistic Management is a partner with our Coffees for a Cause Program.

 

 

AADA logoAlliance Against Domestic Abuse - We are donors and supporters of events sponsored by the AADA.

 

 

 

 

BV logoTown of Buena Vista - Buena Vista is our home, and our community. Joel Benson serves as Mayor for the Town.

 

 

 

CKS logoColorado Kayak Supply - One of the great boons to the community has been the establishment of CKS in town. The Roastery does what it can to support this anchor to our community, including sponsoring PaddleFest in our own advertisements.

 

Guidestone - This non-profit is devoted to supporting a sustainable future for the bioregion of the Upper Arkansas River Valley. Joel Benson has served as an Advisor to the Board of Dirtectors for Guidestone. Guidestone works closely with Cottonwood Creek Dairy, Colorado Grown and the Weathervane Farm. The Roastery supplies chaff and spent coffee grounds to the farm operations and intends to sponsor educational programs their in the future. individual staff purchase produce through the Community Supported Agriculture operations.

 

Quivira Coalition - Joel Benson is a member of the Quivira Coaltion and the Roastery supports their causes.

 

Hooked on Espresso logoHooked on Espresso - Based in Denver, Colorado, Tom with Hooked on Espresso is a wizard at fixing espresso and brewing equipment. We like to work with Tom for maintenance and for new equipment needs.

 

The Clock Tower in Buena Vista - vacation rentals in South Main.

Buena Vista Roastery and Bongo Billy's Coffees P.O. Box 4924 Buena Vista, CO 81211