The rumors are true—Rapunzel’s is coming back to life! The Taylors made it possible by agreeing to pass on the building and beloved community venue—the music, the books, the support for local talent—that they’ve built with dedication and creativity through the decades. Gayla and Gene Mills, who are part of the Rapunzel’s family, have purchased the Lovingston Packing Shed and will serve on the Rapunzel’s Community Foundation Board.

The building needs significant attention before Rapunzel’s can reopen, but the goal is to begin having shows again in November. Stay tuned.

Until we get our new website up and running, the best source for info is our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/rapunzelscoffeeandbooks

For those who are generously considering donating to help make this a reality, please hold onto your wallets a few more days. We’re setting up ways to give and will have that information available shortly.

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In the meantime, the search is on for people who’d like to help with rebuilding the old and bringing in the new, with plans to make Rapunzel’s even better, with more programs and more hours, but with the same community spirit.

‍ ‍Next Saturday, August 29th, those interested in volunteering will gather at the building at 10 AM for an hour long tour and discussion of ways they can help. So come explore parts of the building you’ve never seen before, from backstage to the upstairs studio to the mystery piano room, and come prepared to share your ideas.

We’re looking for help with all the skilled trades—carpentry, electrical, plumbing—along with landscapers and gardeners to reimagine the outdoor green spaces, graphics and web designers, and folks who are willing to get their hands dirty in order to get the place clean.

Questions? Email Gayla at contact@packing-shed.com