As soon as you walk through the door, the natural finishes, soft colors and delectable smells are the first thing that you encounter at Avery’s Modern Tea House. The next is the kind-heartedness of the staff and the overall sense of inclusivity and empowerment that exudes from the soul of the quaint tea house as well as the large quote “You Are Wildly Capable” stenciled neatly on the back wall. This inclusivity and empowerment are two of the main building blocks from which this lovely and unique little non-profit tea house was built.
Opened in Loveland in February of 2024 by owner, Kristen Bland, Avery’s Modern Tea House was born with a mission to bring inclusion and provide jobs for individuals with unique abilities. The teahouse evolved from a pre-existing local non-profit organization that is focused on improving the lives of individuals with special needs called Avery’s Light also created by Bland in honor of her daughter, Avery. Despite having an undiagnosed disability that has resulted in her being blind, nonverbal, and non-mobile and requiring significant support including being g-tube fed, Bland believed deeply and knew down to her core that Avery deserved the same opportunities as any other 5-year-old. Soon realizing that there are many other children and adults just like Avery with similar needs, Bland made it her goal from that moment forward through Avery’s Light and Avery’s Modern Tea House to bring awareness and help provide resources needed by the special needs community.
Bland explains, “I truly believe that God hand places each one of these special people with the perfect family. Since the day Avery was born, I was determined to do big things for the special needs community. The special needs population is growing rapidly and there are not near enough resources for the need. My goal from the moment Avery was born was to give her the same opportunities that my other children have.”
An honorable pursuit to the core, Bland then created Avery's Modern Tea House, Loveland’s newest and most captivating non-profit tea house, with this same mission of bringing awareness and inclusion to the disabled community. They do this by providing jobs and facilitating an environment for individuals with disabilities and their families to flourish along with the help and support of the Northern Colorado community. Avery’s Modern Tea House blends inclusivity and charm and allows for people with disabilities to serve up drinks and treats and by doing so gives them an opportunity to learn and grow their skills.
“We believe in fostering an inclusive community that celebrates diversity and promotes equality,” explains Bland.
Serving up a menu of tasty treats and offering a serene spot to swing by and pick up a drink before a meeting or to sit down and unwind, Avery’s Tea House also offers private and semi-private areas and is the perfect location for bridal parties, tea parties, birthdays and more while supporting our local special needs community.
Bland’s non-profit, Avery’s Light, also hosts an annual fundraising event called NoCoFest that features an array of musical performances, food trucks, specialty drinks, vendors, walking entertainment, silent auction and more. This annual event helps to make a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs by bringing festival vibes to Northern Colorado. This year’s event is August 24 at 6 pm at Loveland Yards. Visit www.nocofest.org to get your tickets.
Learn more about Avery’s Modern Tea House and their mission at www.averysteahouse.com. And to learn more about local non-profit, Avery's Light, or get involved visit www.averyslight.org.
“We believe in fostering an inclusive community that celebrates diversity and promotes equality.”
“You are wildly capable.”