Holy Grounds Brew Temple will celebrate its official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce at noon on Feb. 24.
Holy Grounds Brew Temple is owned by Kim Coombs and James Docsanes, who are from Montesano.
Coombs works in health care for the Chehalis Tribe, and Docsanes recently concluded a 20-plus-year career as the owner of J & J Extensive Auto Body. The couple initially searched for a property in Olympia that would allow for both workspace and living quarters.
When nothing met their needs there, they learned about their current location and traveled to Centralia to see it in person.
“We fell in love with it,” Docsanes and Coombs said in a chamber news release. “It was love at first sight.”
The business held a soft opening on Nov. 12, following a year of weekend renovations to the former coffee house and event center, Jimmie’s at the Cove. As part of their preparation, Coombs and Docsanes partnered with Harbor Foods in Kent, where they worked with chefs to learn food preparation for their kitchen.
Holy Grounds Brew Temple offers a variety of hot and cold beverages, including espresso drinks, teas, lattes, smoothies and bottled cold beverages, as well as beer and wine. The menu also features breakfast and lunch items, including pizza available by the pie or slice.
“Our goal is to eventually be open in the evenings, and during the summer allow people to enjoy outdoor seating,” Docsanes added.
Holy Grounds Brew Temple, located at 200 S. King St., Centralia, is currently open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The name Holy Grounds Brew Temple pays homage to the building’s history as a former synagogue. The 100-year-old building has been beautifully restored, and while Coombs and Docsanes currently rent out the upstairs event space — now called The Temple Event Center — their long-term goal is to convert it into living quarters and relocate to Centralia.
In the meantime, The Temple Event Center is available for rent and includes a stage, Wi-Fi, tables, chairs and seating for up to 100 seated guests, with a maximum capacity of 160. The venue also features a bridal room and elegant chandeliers, creating a distinctive setting for weddings. The space is well suited for conferences, music events, private parties and other celebrations.
Coombs and Docsanes have expressed a strong desire to see more musicians and artists utilize the space. Currently, The Yoga Hub, owned by Jean Lamoreaux, hosts regular classes there twice a week.
For more information, visit HolyGroundsBrewTemple.com or follow Holy Grounds Brew Temple on Instagram and Facebook.
