Community built, community owned.

Fifteen years ago, after the long-time general store had shut down, the Embudo Valley community came together to found the Dixon Cooperative Market. Today, the Co-op has over 400 members and is a place for the community to gather year-round.

Visitors, too, stop by for everything from the Dixon Deli’s famous Reuben sandwich to handmade pottery, soaps and gifts made by local artisans. Located in the center of Dixon, the Co-op embodies the community’s love for this place.

As Maggie Hart, General Manager, explains, “The vision of our Co-op is to sustain a healthy lifestyle for the members of the Embudo Valley, to help local farmers have a place for their produce, to help our people have access to healthy food, and to support our community in a very sustainable way.”

The next time you find yourself in Dixon, please stop by! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this short film about the Dixon Cooperative Market, a “can’t miss” stop on the Dixon Studio Tour.

—Kate Raphael