ABOUT LA TIENDA
In 1996, our family founded La Tienda with the purpose of providing our fellow Americans with a taste of the grace and warmth of Spain, which has brought joy to our lives. We decided to work together to make accessible our favorite quality products that are not generally available outside of Spain. We are a family company, and our family is directly involved in every part of La Tienda -- from product selection and importation, to the technical aspects of web and catalog design, to ensuring that your package arrives at your home in excellent condition.
The moment I first stepped ashore in Spain as a young US Navy chaplain almost 40 years ago, I felt an affinity with the Spanish culture where children are treasured, and the several generations are together around the family table.
As the years passed, my wife Ruth and I had our own family of three sons. In the mid-1970's I was assigned to the Base Naval de Rota and we found a classic home in the old section of El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz) where the atmosphere was filled with the aroma of the sherry bodegas. Our youngest son Christopher was born while we were living in Andalucía. To this day he proudly displays his Spanish birth certificate that says that he is Hijo de la Raza! Living in Spain was a highlight of our family's life together in the Navy.
As we lived among our neighbors in Andalucía, our family grew to admire their very personal way of life -- their alegre. Over the years, our appreciation for traditional Spanish culture has grown ever stronger. Our son Tim spent a hot summer with Spanish friends in Sevilla. Another summer Chris lived with a Gallego family in La Coruña: Jonathan walked the breadth of Spain along the pilgrimage trail from France to Santiago de Compostela. Each year Ruth and I continue to travel the by-ways of Spain, continuing our forty-year exploration of the age-old traditions of each region.
As our company continues to grow, we have gathered a loyal and committed staff that works with us to provide you with attentive service and personal contact -- all to help you to enjoy in your home the authentic flavor of Spain that has enriched our lives. Welcome to La Tienda.
Tu Amigo,
Don
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