Welcome to the Nordland General Store!
We are a community owned business on beautiful Marrowstone Island in Washington. As a cooperative we have members, but everyone can shop here. We’d love to have you as a member!
The Nordland General Store has provided islanders and visitors with provisions, gifts, and sundries since 1922. Step inside and discover island favorites, everyday groceries, quick bites, wine and beer, and one-of-a-kind items from local makers.
We are open 9 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week!
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Thanks to Our Community
Our store is an island cooperative of just over 500 members! You don’t need to be a member to shop here, but members have a voice in store governance and access to special store offers. We are excited to fulfill the promise of a true community store — one that strengthens and connects our island community. Thank you members and shoppers!
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Come In and Shop
We carry local island favorites and producers, everyday grocery needs, and special items from area artisans. Stop by for coffee, beer and wine, ice cream, fresh produce and bakery items. We also have fresh fish, meats and cheeses, and snack items, plus everything you need for around the campfire or to remember your trip to Marrowstone Island.
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Become a Member
The Nordland General Store was built by our community: an incredible team of volunteers, members, donors, investors, and everyone else who cheered us on from the start. We thank you and need you to help support the long-term success of the store by making us your first shopping stop. Not a member? Join us!
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Consider Volunteer Service
Our store would not be here without our all-volunteer founding Board of Directors. All are islanders, with many years of combined experience in business, community organizations, community building, and eating (lots of eating) and buying local. At our annual membership meetings, members will be able to elect new Directors. Interested?
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Shop Fresh & Local
The Nordland General Store showcases our local farmers, producers, and makers. We strive to highlight as many unique Marrowstone Island products and merchandise as we can. We also have consignment relationships with other shops throughout the Quimper Peninsula. Want to sell at the store? Apply!
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Meet Our Staff
We have a full-time, salaried General Manager to oversee store operations with the help of amazing part-time, paid staff and community volunteers. Our store employees are the knowledgeable, friendly, and public face of the Nordland General Store. Interested in joining as part-time or seasonal staff or in volunteering? Let us know!
Thank You to Our Members!
575 Members
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575 Members *
*Updated 8/30/2024
Thanks to many of you, we reached our opening day goal of 500 members!
Now we are shooting for 600 Members by the end of May!
We've raised significant start-up funds from over 30+ founding investors, and over 500 members. Our goal is to continue signing up as many member-owners as possible. We want the entire community to be dedicated to the success of the cooperative and our island community.
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Get Involved
Become a member. As a cooperative, members are our owners and have a key role in store governance, as well as special shopping opportunities We encourage you and your friends and family (who are 18 years of age or older) to become Nordland General Store lifetime members.
Become involved. Sign up to volunteer or donate, apply to be a vendor/maker or invest as a preferred shareholder.
Become a shopper. Get your shopping list ready! The more you make our community store a regular part of your shopping routine, the stronger our store will be. Come shop here!
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By becoming a member, you are supporting the store financially and you are receiving a vote in deciding how the store is operated.
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We are looking for great team members to help us serve our community with a smile and shared passion for local fresh foods, artisan goods, conversation, and good vibes.
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Volunteer your construction talent, your technical prowess, your retail skills, your general good cheer and sense of humor. You intrepid few who have dreamt of being a part of this adventure for no pay, please reach out and offer your services.
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Donate your money, your time, your shelves, your island artifacts, your photos, your stories. If you think you can help the store with a donation, we’d love to hear from you.
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To help out the store beyond your lifetime membership fee, WA state residents can invest in NGS preferred shares. Each share is $250, and members can purchase 4 to 100 shares. Preferred shares do not have voting rights but are eligible for dividends. The preferred shares, like most investments, are risky and have no guaranteed return. Dividends, if any, are expected to be small. Investments in NGS should be viewed as a long term investment in the community.
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We want to showcase our local producers and makers. If you would like your products to be a part of the store, please apply and if selected, we will do our best to highlight your creations on our shelves.
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We are excited to hear from you. Share your ideas, stories, advice. We may not be able to make everyone’s dream for the store a reality, but we do care about listening to your thoughts and doing our best to create a true community store.
Meet our new neighbors Kamala and Paul! Want to know why they’re beaming? They recently retired and bought a home on Marrowstone. Two wise decisions! They say Marrowstone is the whole package. Quiet. Close to the mountains. Fabulous community store with yummy treats. Welcome neighbors!