About the Cafe
The Wellness Café is an edible education café at Desert Garden Montessori that is open to the public and the Desert Garden community. The café serves as a unique living classroom, providing holistic culinary experience and teaching a wide variety of life skills in an interactive environment. At its heart it is a dynamic and joyful learning experience for every child.
Mission
Our mission is to help students nurture a positive relationship with food, our bodies and our Earth, connect with community and establish life-long healthy habits.
Community Connections
The Wellness Café is a hub for growing healthy, nourished children and a healthier planet. By working with local farmers and artisans students connect with their local food community, build intergenerational relationships, become inspired to be a part of the local food movement and learn about where our food comes from.
Wellness Café Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:30 – 8:30am / 2 – 4pm
Get Involved
Student Internships
Students of all ages are encouraged to create a resume and work at The Wellness Café. Through internships students will develop a wide variety of practical life skills that can be applied to future jobs and careers. Please contact wellness@desertgardenmontessori.org for more information.
Our Offerings
Enjoy a delicious oat milk latte, whole food smoothies, fresh squeezed juice, and an assortment of wholesome goodies. We serve acai bowls and our own tasty oat milk soft serve!
All of the food & drinks at The Wellness Café are: Organic, Local & Seasonal, Plant-based, Allergy Friendly (100% nut free with gluten free & soy free options), Naturally Sweetened, Sustainably Packaged
Zero Waste
The Wellness Café strives to be a Zero Waste cafe so we can provide a model for the future. We do not offer single use to go cups so our customers are asked to please remember to B.Y.O.C ~ bring your reusable cups & jars!
Wellness Café Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:30 – 8:30am / 2 – 4pm