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La Tienda

LA TIENDA by Don Harrys

- On the web since 1996
- Bilingual, family company
- Working with artisanal and small family firms in Spain

Our family founded La Tienda in 1996 to share a taste of the grace and warmth of Spain, which has brought joy to our lives. Spain resonated in my heart from the very first moment I stepped ashore as a young US Navy chaplain almost 40 years ago. This affection grew as my wife and I covered the byways of rural Spain, starting a forty-year exploration of the age-old traditions of each region. We experienced a culture where family ties are central, children are cherished by all, and generations gather to share their lives with one another while enjoying wholesome food.

As the years passed, my wife Ruth and I had our own family of three sons. Then, in 1973, I was assigned to the Base Naval de Rota, and we found a classic home in the old section of El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz) where the atmosphere was filled with the aroma of the sherry bodegas.

As we lived among our Andalucían neighbors, our family grew to admire their very personal way of life - a little of which we have absorbed into our lives. Our appreciation for traditional Spanish culture has grown ever stronger over the years, and now as a family we are in a position to return the blessing we received from these warm and loving neighbors.

Each year members of our grown family travel through rural Spain, meeting new families of artisan producers that share our values. We are eager to support their traditional way of life by bringing their products to a broader market, helping them to stay connected to the land and their traditions.

We value how their production of foods has a pace and method that is sustainable and nourishing to the spirit. For this reason we seek out the hand-raised, hand-harvested, hand-made, authentic fruit of their labor. Whenever possible, we bring to you wild, organic and/or natural versions of the products we find.

As we continue to grow, we remain a family company, directly involved in every part of La Tienda - from product selection and importation, to the production of our web site and catalog, to ensuring that your package arrives at your home in excellent condition.

We have gathered a loyal and committed bilingual staff that works with us to provide you with attentive service and personal contact. Every shipment is carefully hand-packed in an environmentally responsible manner in our modern pick-and pack facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, and shipped to arrive in peak condition. We ship to thousands of families across America each month.

… all this so that you can enjoy in your home the authentic flavor of Spain that has enriched our lives. Our family stands behind all that we send you. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Welcome to La Tienda.