If you are coming from out of town, please call 509-246-1660 to confirm hours for that day.
Healing Water Gallery is located at 315 Main Ave. E. in Soap Lake, Washington. The building housed Myra's Dress Shop for many years. (SLFL photo)
Hand-crafted baskets by Denise Keegan. (SLFL photo)
Mara Greene's mugs feature creatures indigenous to the area. (SLFL photo)
The Keith Powell gallery is on the west wall. (Mara Greene photo)
A number of pieces by Don Nutt are in the gallery. (SLFL photo)
(Soap Lake for Locals photo)
Healing Water Gallery is located in the historic Myra's Building on Main Ave. in Soap Lake. Owners Rob & Bridgett Oie are keeping the iconic neon Myra's sign on the building. (SLFL photo)
Mom's European Food & Deli
Mom's European Food & Deli offers an array of specialty foods, including bread baked on-site, deli meats and cheeses, chocolates and other sweets, beverages, pickled items, and more. (SLFL photo)
Shoppers can choose from a variety of deli meats and fish. (SLFL photo)
The bins and cartons contain all kinds of candy. This store is a Disneyland for chocolate lovers. Helpful staff will translate information on the labels. (SLFL photo)
Nadya and a local discuss their favorite cheeses. Soap Lake for Locals' favorites at the deli are the fresh wheat and rye bread, Havarti cheese, wedding sausage, and halvah. (SLFL photo)
Soap Lake Liquor Store
Soap Lake Liquor Store owner Gary Gregg is also a realtor with Les Parr Real Estate. Gary good-naturedly complied with SLFL's request to hold the tray of Soap Lake soap available in the store. The store also carries antiques and artwork, along with t-shirts depicting Soap Lake's Calling the Healing Waters Sculpture and Sundial. (SLFL photo)
The Soap Lake Liquor store also carries handmade soap, made locally with Soap Lake water. Be sure to stop by the store to see the antiques and artwork. (SLFL photo)
Clinic of Natural Medicine - Dr. Sigrid Penrod
Licensed Naturopathic Physician Dr. Sigrid Penrod uses therapeutic techniques such as botanical medicine, homeopathy, nutritional counseling, and psychological support. For more information, click on the photo and then look in the Health Care category. (SLFL photo)
Dr. Penrod in front of the Natural Medicine Building on Main Avenue. (SLFL photo)
Westhaven Second Hand
Westhaven's sign on Daisy/SR 17. For more information about the store, click on the photo and then look in the Shopping category. (SLFL photo)
Manager Tom Jurgens, Sharleen, and Mayor Wayne Hovde in front of Westhaven Second Hand. The store has furniture, appliances, collectibles, books, vinyls, tools, audiotapes, clothing, and more. (SLFL photo)
Mayor Hovde presents Tom Jurgens a certificate of appreciation from the City of Soap Lake in recognition of outstanding civic pride and spirit. Congratulations, Tom! (SLFL photo)
Tom, a member of SLIC (Soap Lake Improvement Crew), has improved the area by mowing and maintaining vacant lots and making improvments to the building's exterior. SLFL photo)
Learn more about the history of the Westhaven Second Hand building: Tom Jurgens' grandmother Edna Jurgens operated the Catholic Charities store in this building for many years. Read about it here: http://www.soaplakewa.com/content/new-beginnings-westhaven Thank you to local historian and filmmaker Kathy Kiefer, for the research and the article.
3 D Sports & Tackle
Visit 3 D Sports & Tackle for fishing supplies, bicycle repair and sales, and a full line of live bait. For more information, click on the photo and then look in the Sports & Recreation category. (SLFL photo)
Bill is very knowledgeable and goes out of his way to be helpful. He repaired a bike for Soap Lake for Locals and did a great job. The very cool bike in the foreground is a Shizzle. (SLFL photo)
Morris Music
In addition to operating Morris Music, multi-talented Darrell Morris is a gifted singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He plays with the band Smooth Doggies. For more information, click on the photo, and then look under Business, Professional & Other Services. (Victoria Hendricks photo)
Lessons on stringed instruments and drums for adults and kids-- voice lessons -- stringed instrument repair -- recording services. For more information, click on the photo, and then look under Business, Professional & Other Services. (Darrell Morris photo)
Hear it for yourself. Listen to Darrell's music here: Some may take a minute to load. It's worth the wait. Favorites ofSoap Lake for Localsare "Runaway Heart" and "Best I Can." A gifted songwriter, vocalist, guitarist...Darrell does it all.
B & B Restaurant offers not only burgers, but also home-cooked meals, hard and soft ice cream and more. Check the board when you go in for the day's specials. You can dine inside or eat in your car. The B & B is just a few steps away from the Calling the Healing Waters Sculpture & Sundial at the East Beach. (SLFL photo)
Customers dining inside place their orders by using the phones stationed in each booth. It was a toss-up whether to order a milkshake made with real fruit or a root beer float. Looks like the float won. (SLFL photo)
Happy Tails Dog Grooming
Victoria offers complete, professional grooming for the health and beauty of your pet. (Darrell Morris photo)
Happy Tails is located at 22 E. Main, next to the library. To make an appointment, call 246-1535. (Darrell Morris photo)
Bath time at Happy Tails. (Darrell Morris photo)
All dolled up! (Darrell Morris photo)
Happy Petey after his pampering at Happy Tails. (Victoria Barnett photo)
JJ with Victoria. (Darrell Morris photo)
Sacred Road Tattoo
Sacred Road Tattoo offers custom tattoos and body piercing. Kile Lawter (left) is a licensed artist operator - body piercing. Mark Fountain is a licensed artist operator - tattoo. If you are considering a tattoo or piercing, they invite you to stop by and talk with them. Each has a portfolio on site for review and is available to answer questions. (SLFL photo)
Located on Main Avenue in what was formerly the historic Pastime Tavern, Sacred Road Tattoo is a unique and attractive space. The front portion still has the bar, juke box, and seating, and serves as a waiting area where you can comfortably review the portfolios and have a soft drink. The floor is polished to a shine. The tattoo and piercing area is behind a partition towards the back of the room. Kile's wife Tammy (in photo) helped Mark and Kile get the building’s interior ready for business. (SLFL photo)
SLFD Chief Tony Lidbetter gives a thumbs-up as Mark works intently on Tony's first tattoo. (SLFL photo)
The finished product. Tony is also the owner of Help Desk (509-771-0438), Soap Lake's computer repair & tech support business. (SLFL photo)
Kile carefully evaluates the client's ear in preparation for the piercing. (SLFL photo)
Her ear now has an "industrial piercing." SLFL learned that an industrial piercing has two pierced holes connected by a single straight piece of jewelry. (SLFL photo)
Local and SLIC volunteer Christine now has a delicate floral tattoo on her hand. Note: See Christine's comments at the right. (SLFL photo)
Tattoo artist Mark Fountain at work. Christine (pictured at left) states: " Mark has a gentle, professional touch and will work closely with you to create a one-of-a-kind tattoo customized just for you. The shop also offers piercings...hmmmm...maybe next year! Even if you are not ready for a tattoo, stop in, experience the good energy, conversation, soft drinks, and pool tables. Sacred Road Tattoo also has Wi-Fi. Bring your own laptop or use the one at the bar." (SLFL photo)
Help Desk
Computer technician and business owner Tony Lidbetter and his youngest son Julius. Tony is also the chief of the Soap Lake Volunteer Fire Department. (SLFL photo)
Help Desk offers a variety of services, including computer hardware repair, operating systems reinstallation, computer upgrades, data recovery, computer lessons, and technology shopping assistance--all at very reasonable rates. Help Desk will also make house calls for your convenience. You can reach Tony at 509-771-0438. (SLFL photo)
Complexions by Carol - WILL REOPEN IN SPRING OF 2012
Complexions by Carol is conveniently located right across the street from the Inn at Soap Lake and only a few steps away from Notaras Lodge (R. Kletke photo)
Esthetician Carol Finch in one of the treatment rooms at the spa. You can contact Carol at 509.989.9246 or 509.262.6119. Learn more about the treatment packages available by clicking anywhere on this photo. (R. Kletke photo)
Comfortable and private treatment rooms provide a relaxing experience. (R. Kletke photo)
Carol in a treatment room. (R. Kletke photo)
At this stage of the facial, Carol applies a treatment mask with a cosmetic brush. Soothing music is playing very quietly in the background. (Randy Kletke photo)
Included in the 90 minute treatment, you can also enjoy a hand and food massage. The local client in these photos reports that she could not have been more pleased with her experience at Carol's Complexions. (Randy Kletke photo)
Part of the lobby of Complexions by Carol. (Randy Kletke photo)
Lobby of Complexions by Carol. (Randy Kletke photo)
