We’re not gonna lie…we have a soft spot in our hearts for family run businesses…As one ourselves, we understand the full family commitment it takes to keep these trains a runnin’.

Whether that’s trading off who works late, impromptu ‘bring your kid to work’ days (Mabel was on her first set at 6 weeks old!) or doing business planning over dinner…it takes the whole crew working together and loving what you do.

So needless to say, when we got asked to create some imagery for Gather Cafe and Taphouse recently, we were stoked. Gather is a self-described “eclectic restaurant” located in the Lumel Studios building here in Whitehorse.

Owners John and Shanta Ferguson, have created an incredibly unique space, that is filled with colours and textures from floor to ceiling. The ambience fits in perfectly to the attached Lumel Studios, which just so happens to be the Grandparent’s place-Lu and Mel!

So, the day we were there to photograph, Grandma and Grandpa watched the kids, so that we could get our shots done with John and Shanta. Like any family run business, it takes a team to make it all come together…Combing their loves of good coffee, good beer, and good food, adding in a health dash of cozy atmosphere, Gather is a place you just want to spend time in!

From meals made with as many locals ingredients as possible, to drinks served in hand made glassware created right next store at Lumel, you can tell thought was put into every detail of the place.

We can’t wait to go back to enjoy the space again and definitely suggest if you haven’t had a chance, to go check it out!