Winter 2011

Local Goods: Arcata’s Star Attraction By Madison Dapcevich

Caravan of Dreams

Owner: Nancy Anderson

Nancy Anderson wanted a store that featured affordable locally made pieces with plenty of functional value. Thus, ten years ago, Caravan of Dreams was born.

“Because we are a small town,” Anderson says, “we understand the strong commitment to supporting our community. We’re all neighbors and are in it together.”

Customers generally seek out local products, and in the store these are not difficult to find. For example, there is kitchenware pottery from Humboldt artists Peggy Dickinson, Hoffman Designs and Cabernet Wear. The store also sells locally made jewelry and various carved redwood trees by artist Roy Davenport. Caravan of Dreams also stocks fairly traded products, “made from a human earning a living wage.”

Because of Anderson’s commitment to her neighbors, she knows that long-lasting relationships are essential to making sure local businesses thrive. All customers are treated fairly, greeted with a smile at the door and leave knowing they made a conscious effort at bettering their community.

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Madison Dapcevich

Madison Dapcevich is an aspiring writer currently attending Humboldt State University for Journalism and International Relations. She has worked for many media outlets including The Osprey Magazine, The Lumberjack, The Missoulian and HumbyTV. Her coastal home helps inspire creativity and she hopes to someday paint the world through her words.