Down to Earth opened its newest location at Kapolei Commons on July 2nd to a great reception! The 10,000-square-foot store is our sixth store and first in West Oahu, which until now was without a health food store. It's also our new flagship store. 'Lots of people, lots of activities, and loads of fun! The lines were long, but great sale prices made up for it! Check out these two great news reports on the Kapolei Grand Opening:
It all started with an opening ceremony and traditional Hawaiian blessing on Friday July 1st, followed by a day-long celebration the next day. Here's a little photo album to share with you:
Arrival of the guests (Photo Hawaii Business Blog)
Welcome by Mark Fergusson, DTE Chief Vegetarian Officer (CEO/CFO)
Kahu Kaleo Patterson gave the blessing, assisted by Dr. Ha'aheo Guanson. They are flanked by Robin Wisch, Kapolei Store Manager (L) and Mark Fergusson, DTE Chief Vegetarian Officer (R)
Shopping begins!
Look who stopped by! Paula Fuga!!!
The DTE wellness talk about healthy living was a big hit! Carmela Wolf (in orange), Manager of the Wellness Department at DTE Honolulu
Rock climbing was no sweat with help from mommy!
Dr. Terry Shintani (L) honored us with a wellness talk, "Reversing Aging and Disease With a Plant-Based Diet." Mark Fergusson (R)
The cooking classes rocked! (L-R) Vegetarian Chefs Andrea Bertoli, Saradha Johnson, and Cynthia Cruz are part of DTE's Love Life! Community Outreach Team
The Deli Team done good! (L-R) Erlinda Maniquis, Carmen Calamayan, Evelyn Cagaoan, Amelia Rabanal, Sien Duong, Josie Barut, and Deli Manager Gary Lashley (Top Center)
Rope climbing not for the faint of heart
What a treat! (L-R) Paula Fuga, Mike Love, Sam Gonsalves
Almost show time. Award-winning Hawaiian singer John Cruz pauses for a picture with Trisha “Mama T” Gonsalves, team leader of Down to Earth’s Love Life! Community Outreach
Hawaiian sounds by (L-R) John Cruz, Nick Navalez, Lopaka Colon, Kekoa Kane, Keoni Souza
Hula so good! (L-R) Pualei Lindsay, Summer Becker, Kaleilehua Maioho
Great story telling by Kumu hula Mehanaokala Hind
John Cruz. Intense!
It was a great day! (L) Robin Wisch, DTE Kapolei Store Manager, and Tim Meenaugh, Assistant Store Manager