Woods Coffee opening first Canadian location in B.C.

NEWS RELEASE

Woods Coffee opening first Canadian location in B.C.
White Spot parent company Shato Holdings bringing Pacific Northwest-inspired coffee shop to Tsawwassen Springs

November 16, 2015 – Vancouver, B.C. – With 17 locations in Washington State, Woods Coffee today announced plans to expand into Canada. The company is partnering with White Spot parent company Shato Holdings Ltd. to open its first Canadian coffee shop in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. The new location will open its doors in early 2016 at the Tsawwassen Springs Golf Club.

“We’re excited to see the growth of a family-based, premium coffee service into B.C., and believe this will be a great addition to the Tsawwassen community,” said Warren Erhart, President of White Spot. “As a Shato Holdings brand, The Woods Coffee company shares the same values as White Spot, offering high quality premium products and exceptional guest service.”

Woods Coffee will maintain its signature Pacific Northwest feel as it expands north. Tsawwassen customers will enjoy a drive-through feature for coffee on the go, along with an indoor fireplace around which guests will enjoy Woods-roasted coffee and made-from-scratch baked treats.

“We are honoured to be working with Shato Holdings, who have a proven track record in the hospitality sector,” said Wes Herman, Woods Coffee Owner. “There’s no doubt they will be able to carry on the much-loved Woods culture in B.C.”

Tsawwassen is a suburban community on a peninsula in the Lower Mainland, in the Municipality of Delta, with access to Point Roberts, Washington. Details on the Woods Coffee at Tsawwassen Springs location, including hours of operation, will be announced closer to its opening.

About Woods Coffee

Woods Coffee was established in 2002 by the Herman family of Lynden, Washington. With a dream of starting a chain of coffee shops, the Herman family pooled their talents and resources to create their first Woods Coffee shop. Today, 13 years later, the company has a total of 17 locations in the Pacific Northwest; offers its own line of fresh, in-house baked goods; roasts all of its own coffee; and offers an exclusive compost-a-cup brand of compostable cups. In addition, the company uses sustainable design and building practices, using LEED® standards where possible. For more information on Woods Coffee, go to www.WoodsCoffee.com, visit the company’s Facebook page, or call 360-933-1855.

About Tsawwassen Springs

Tsawwassen Springs is comprised of 490 freehold residences, including 194 single-family homes and 296 condos, surrounded by a new championship golf course; mountain and water views; and high-end amenities. Tsawwassen Springs amenities include the 6,300 square foot Springs Ballroom; Pat Quinn’s 240-seat Restaurant and Bar; a new fitness centre; on-site physio therapist; a wellness centre that includes Pilates and yoga; and a specialty grocer and meat shop, all surrounded by a new championship 18-hole, par-70 golf course. For more information on Tsawwassen Springs, please visit www.TsawwassenSprings.ca, call (604) 948-1533, or e-mail [email protected].

About Shato Holdings Ltd.

Shato Holdings Ltd. is a family-owned-and-operated private company. Founded in 1969 by Peter Toigo, Sr., the company has its roots in Tsawwassen, where Managing Directors Ron Toigo and Peter Toigo, Jr. live and raised their families. The company owns and manages White Spot Restaurants, along with other commercial interests and real estate properties across North America. Shato Holdings has consistently been involved in community projects and initiatives over the last 30 years. BC Business named Shato Holdings one of the Top 20 Private Companies in BC and one of the Top 10 Employers in British Columbia. White Spot has also been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and one of BC’s Best Loved Brands. Owner of the local Vancouver Giants hockey team, with other owners of the team including Michael Bublé and Pat Quinn’s family.

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS APPOINTS STEVE HALLIDAY AS GENERAL MANAGER

TSAWWASSEN BC – Tsawwassen Springs Masterplanned Community, is happy to announce the appointment of Steve Halliday as General Manager. Steve will be responsible for the par 70 golf course already in operation for 3 years and private and community related events specializing in intimate or large scale weddings, corporate retreats, family gatherings and golf tournaments as well as restaurant operations that will make up the majority of the $20 Million 33,000 SF Clubhouse that opens in the early fall of 2015. Tsawwassen Springs is being developed by Shato Holdings of Vancouver for the past 5 years.

With four decades of experience and success in the management of luxury hotel operations, Halliday joins Tsawwassen Springs following his most recent position as founder and president of Halliday Hospitality Group, working directly with Nat Bosa of Bosa Development as his asset manager for the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria. Prior to that, he opened the 156 Room Rosewood Hotel Georgia in 2012 and spent 26 years in senior positions within Pan Pacific Hotels Group, most notably as Vice President to the group’s President and General Manager of the 503 Room Pan Pacific Vancouver for more than 10 years, first opening the hotel for Expo 86.

“Tsawwassesn Springs is committed to creating THE premier Destination of Choice for Homes, Golf, Events and Dining in the Greater Vancouver area and we are pleased to have such a distinguished industry veteran open this spectacular operation and be part of the our team. Along with his wonderful attachment to the greater Vancouver market place. “Steve will be a tremendous asset for us” said Ron Toigo, Managing Director, Shato Holdings of Vancouver BC. “His years of experience and wealth of knowledge in the hospitality industry is well suited to lead efforts for Tsawwassen Springs operations.”

“I’m very thrilled to join the Tsawwassen Springs Team,” Halliday said. “I appreciate this master planned community and what it means to Tsawwassen. Our team, once hired, joins the existing real estate group and will be dedicated to create outstanding service, memorable events and global cuisine up to 500 persons and an upscale casual fine dining restaurant for 180 persons. Part of the team already in place is the dedicated golf professionals and greens keepers headed by Chris Hood Golf Pro and the maintenance team led by Gord Olson as golf course superintendent.

Steve can be reached at [email protected]

Construction Update | Phase 3 Bare Land Strata

Interior and exterior painting is in progress on the golf course fronting Houses, with plumbing, electrical, tiling, fixtures and wood flooring installations happening as well.  Apart from these, we have exterior siding being installed, insulation going in, and driveways are being poured through the middle stretch of the Phase 3 Houses. For the last stretch of lots, windows have gone in with plumbing, electrical and Tyvek all in progress up to the last home.

The kitchen cabinets for an interior Birch Scheme have now been installed for this House in the first block of Phase 3 Houses.  Tiling for the backsplash is in progress.  Grouting will be following shortly.

We’ve begun receiving appliances!

Like our counter tops and finished floors, stair railings get covered for protection immediately after they are installed.

This media room has one more final coat of paint to go before the face plates for the electrical plugs get installed.

These interior doors for the bedrooms, storage rooms, laundry rooms etc. are spaced out while they cure to prevent the doors from sticking to one another.

The counter top for this Birch Scheme master ensuite vanity has been installed, along with sink fixtures.  The field tiles and accent tiles are almost complete around the shower.

Driveways have been poured along the first block of Houses.

The Houses across the street are getting their driveway space laid out in preparation for pouring as well.

A Walnut Scheme kitchen in progress with a supply of crown moulding laid out in the Great Room.

The interior of one of our Phase 3 Houses in the last stretch of lots, where plumbing and electrical work are both in progress.  A view of the front door from inside…

…and outside.

Looking southwards, exterior Tyvek installation is in progress for the middle to last stretch of Houses.

Looking northwards, you can catch a glimpse of the framing station in the distance.  As framing for the Phase 3 Houses is complete, it is now being used as the framing station for the Concession Stand and Commercial Building.

Tsawwassen Springs New Golf App

Download the new Tsawwassen Springs Golf App at the App Store! Once you have it downloaded you will be able to view available tee times and easily book a round of golf here at Tsawwassen Springs. Also, stay tuned we will be posting some great deals on the app!

Tsawwassen Springs Golf | Spring Forward

Tsawwassen Springs Twilight and Sunset rates are effective starting Monday, March 9th. The conditions have been great and we are looking forward to a great Spring season of golf. Daylight savings time starts on Sunday, March 8th at 2:00am where clocks are turned forward 1 hour. More natural daylight in the evenings, which allows for longer play!

Don’t forget you can book a tee-time 7 days in advance. We have a great booking engine on our website and stay tuned for our online APP that will make booking a tee time easy with just a few clicks on your smart phone. 

Vancouver Golf Show

The Vancouver Golf & Travel Show is the largest consumer golf & travel show in Western Canada with over 125 exhibitors, travel destinations, manufacturer’s representatives and demonstrators. It is owned and operated by Cascadia Events and is supported and endorsed by the PGA of British Columbia and British Columbia Golf.

Come visit Tsawwassen Springs at Booth #303!

Date: Feb 14 – 15, 2015

Location: PNE – Forum | 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver

2015 Golf Leagues

Start planning your 2015 golf season now. We bring you 4 different Golf League options:

Tsawwassen Early Birds

Chris Johnson – [email protected]

Play Monday and Thursday AM, tee times begin in season at 7AM.

Tsawwassen Tuesday / Thursday Ladies

Mary Fraser – [email protected]

Play Tuesday and/or Thursday AMs. Tee times are blocked between 9-10 AM

Tsawwassen Senior Men’s Club

Ages 50+

Harvey Bowman – [email protected]

Play Wednesday between 9am – 11am

http://www.tssmgc.com


Tsawwassen Springs Business Ladies

Farida Bishay – [email protected]

Wednesdays tee times begin at 3:30PM – 5PM

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to give Chris Hood a call at 604-948-GOLF(4653).

Tsawwassen Springs Golf Card

We are now selling our 2015/2016 Springs Card. 

Pay $99 to receive preferred pricing on green fees all year and receive $59 preloaded on your card plus as aspecial this month; we’ll include a $50 White Spot Gift Card.

 Tsawwassen Springs has exceptional drainage, which keeps our golf course green, dry and playable every day of the year. And with this limited promotion on our 2015/2016 Springs Golf Card, you can save a lot – and enjoy all-season golf for a lot less.

*SPECIAL OFFER ENDS JANUARY 31^st, 2015

Click here to purchase your Springs Card today or come by the Pro Shop: 604-948-GOLF(4653)

Coats for Kids 2014

We had an enormous turn out for donations this holiday season at Tsawwassen Springs.   Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their day to rummage through their house for items they were willing to part with, as well as those who went as far as to go shopping for new toys and clothes.  With a count of 505 items collected, we more than doubled the amount of donations we received last year!

We wanted to share with everyone the photos we took over the course of the last two weeks, including where the donations ended up, and how much everyone has contributed towards along with the rest of the Lower Mainland.    Thank you again for the many generous donations that were dropped off at the Golf Pro Shop, the Sales Center, and with the Builder.

An entire table of brand new children’s clothes. 

The teddy bear production line.

The toys this year were awesome.  We received over 100 of them.

And the donations just kept coming.

This was at 7 AM last Friday, the morning of our cut off donation time.  And we were still counting.

We had two vehicles stuffed to the brim.  Fully loaded.

The Coats for Kids crates that we added to at the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. 

Bikes are a super rare gift for the Christmas Bureau to receive.  This year, they got sponsors – and a whole lot of children are getting a brand new bike this holiday season.

They call this the Toy Room, where items are sorted and families get to bring their children in to shop for an age appropriate gift.

The children are also guaranteed one new book with each toy they pick up. 

Give the Gift of Golf

Purchase your 2015/2016 Springs Card today!

Pay $99 to receive preferred pricing on green fees all year and receive $59 preloaded on your card plus as a special holiday treat; we’ll include a $50 White Spot Gift Card. 

Tsawwassen Springs has exceptional drainage, which keeps our golf course green, dry and playable every day of the year. And with this limited promotion on our 2015/2016 Springs Golf Card, you can save a lot – and enjoy all-season golf for a lot less.

*HOLIDAY OFFER ENDS JANUARY 31^st, 2015

*Springs Card benefits valid from purchase date until March 31^st, 2016. If renewing existing Springs card funds will transfer onto the new card at time of purchase.

Click here to purchase your Springs Card today.