The Rail District was designed with the aim of creating a vibrant, thriving community. Our Abby Townhome Series and The Flats have been major contributors to this goal, but our retail is an invaluable piece in making The Rail District complete. We’re excited to introduce the newest addition to the community: Foxglove Floral Café.
According to co-founders Andrea and Lauren, Foxglove had two different “starts.” The first was Andrea’s dream to make her love for flowers into a brick and mortar. She originally planned to open a florist shop with an independent café under the name “Foxglove.” However, the second start came when over time, the plan blended the two into one business. A mutual friend connected full-time nurse Lauren - who was looking to take on a new challenge - with Andrea, and Foxglove was born!
Foxglove operates under five core values, which Lauren calls the café’s “DNA.” These are: creative, joy, quality, hospitable, and organized. The two hope their customers leave with these takeaways after each visit. Simply put, their mission is to “provide a vibrant and inclusive space for the community to flourish.” Their favourite part of the job is getting the opportunity to work with one another, as well as being able to “create things that bring people joy.” “Our vision and dream for Foxglove is coming together, and it is just so fun sharing that excitement with someone who is just as invested.”
Lauren and Andrea always knew that Foxglove needed to exist in Downtown Abby. They both live in the area and wanted to open a space that they themselves would want to experience. After visiting The Rail District, the two knew it would make the perfect home for Foxglove. They “fell in love” with the natural light streaming in, the garage door opening to their own patio space onto the plaza, and the “blank canvas for us to infuse our design and creativity.”
How The Seed Was Planted
According to co-founders Andrea and Lauren, Foxglove had two different “starts.” The first was Andrea’s dream to make her love for flowers into a brick and mortar. She originally planned to open a florist shop with an independent café under the name “Foxglove.” However, the second start came when over time, the plan blended the two into one business. A mutual friend connected full-time nurse Lauren - who was looking to take on a new challenge - with Andrea, and Foxglove was born!
A Unique Space
Andrea noticed no local businesses that catered to both flowers and coffee, and had always loved the idea of combining both into a unique shopping experience. Foxglove’s business model combines two very different spaces under one roof, and Lauren and Andrea are excited to offer this brand-new experience to the community. “We hope it sparks creativity and people feel inspired and uplifted when they come into our space.”
Foxglove operates under five core values, which Lauren calls the café’s “DNA.” These are: creative, joy, quality, hospitable, and organized. The two hope their customers leave with these takeaways after each visit. Simply put, their mission is to “provide a vibrant and inclusive space for the community to flourish.” Their favourite part of the job is getting the opportunity to work with one another, as well as being able to “create things that bring people joy.” “Our vision and dream for Foxglove is coming together, and it is just so fun sharing that excitement with someone who is just as invested.”
Why The Rail District?
Lauren and Andrea always knew that Foxglove needed to exist in Downtown Abby. They both live in the area and wanted to open a space that they themselves would want to experience. After visiting The Rail District, the two knew it would make the perfect home for Foxglove. They “fell in love” with the natural light streaming in, the garage door opening to their own patio space onto the plaza, and the “blank canvas for us to infuse our design and creativity.”
