The Roasters Guild has an annual retreat for coffee roasters, exporters, importers or just any one passionate about coffee production. This year it’s being held at the Skamania resort in Stevenson Washington right on the Columbia river with it’s great views, food, and weather to boot.
This is my first time attending and I don’t know why I waited so long to come out and have fun with my fellow coffee lovers.

Our days here are filled with a team roasting challenge, educational sessions, and round-table discussions on various aspects of the coffee business. Along with the cupping of this years challenge coffees all from Brazil, which looks to be a lot of fun. We will finish each day off with a great meal and time to visit and socialize with everyone over some quality drinks of choice. I’ll post a Wrap-up of each days events and a few pictures so y’all can share in all the fun.

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