LOCAL: Makers of Kitsap featuring Ciderpress Lane

MAKER SERIES

Kitsap loves creativity!

With so many unique individuals calling Kitsap their home, there is no shortage of interesting people to meet and things to do. As we enter the holiday season, we know many of you are considering how you can shop locally and engage with the community.

Here begins our series on Kitsap Makers! We will be highlighting cool people, making cool stuff to get your holiday shopping off on the right foot.

So, hold on tight. Here we go!

Kelly Welk, owner

Ciderpress lane | SHOP

A little about Kelly + Ciderpress Lane:

KW has a big mission. End human trafficking. All her efforts are donated to a local (Kirkland) non-profit that is dedicated to eradicating human trafficking. She sets the table and invites all (or as many as she can fit since her events often sell out) to the table. She partners with other local gardeners, artists, and makers to create a truly community-focused (and epic) experience. And it's all for a great cause!

Wow! Kelly, you shine so much light on all of us in Kitsap!

Thank you for all the ways you work hard to love, live + thrive in Kitsap!

what do you love about what you do?

“Gathering people!! Seriously, it’s my favorite and the more people I meet the more I fall in love with our community and the power of bringing everyone together. It keeps me motivated to continue creating beautiful ways to welcome people in.”

how long have you lived on the kitsap peninsula?

“We’ve lived in Kitsap for 14 years total as a married couple, and I had the gift of living on a boat in the marina in Poulsbo for a few years when I was a kid.”

what is your favorite AREA OF Kitsap?

“There are so many cute spots but definitely where we live right now - Erlands Point…we have our own sweet little community, neighbors who invite us over for bonfires, some who come help us with their backhoes, others who swap garden veg and flowers, our kids play at their houses, we meet up on our kayaks and paddle boards and have built friendships that go beyond just being neighbors. It’s home.”

when you’re not working, where do you go to relax?

“We love camping and adventuring so anywhere that is possible! Ozette is one of our faves along with Hobuck Beach, Lake Crescent, Port Townsend, Sequim, and all of the adventuring in between!”

what is your favorite kitsap spot to eat/drink?

“Ooh, Poulsbohemian and Coffee Oasis, the Paella Bar and Butcher & Baker, and Saboteur…but my absolute favorite place is in our backyard orchard with a table full of friends.”

what Kitsap dish are you currently craving?

“The Crispy Curry Cauliflower from Bremerton Bar & Grill, Bacon Wrapped Dates from the Paella Bar, and Lemon Meringue Cake from Butcher & Baker all served to me in the cutest Bus Booth at Hi-Lo Cafe!”

what do you love most about the Kitsap Peninsula?

“That it still feels small town, that the people care about each other, are so incredibly generous, and mostly that it is where our family has found a home.”

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