| Kiva
Koffeehouse was created by artist, mentor,
contractor, inventor and engineer, Bradshaw
Bowman. The idea was born in 1995 and the
structure was completed in June 1998. The main
materials used in this structure are crafted wood
elements from logs, stone and glass.
It
took 2 years to collect the 13 Douglas Fir
perimeter logs from the high forests of the West.
Some of these logs have nearly 300 rings, existing
even before our country was born. The smaller
interior logs and Vigas (rafters) are Spruce. The
latillas are from smaller Lodge Pole Pine. The
sandstone floors and walls were quarried from our
on-site quarry.
Mr.
Bowman, at a very young at heart age of 87,
completed Kiva Koffeehouse. He worked to create
and continue his next project, which was a twin studio unit,
embedded in the rim beneath the KIVA.
His
love of this project served to give him an
unparalleled drive in his last days until his
death on Christmas Eve 2000. He is missed by those
that knew him, but his work will serve as a memory
of a very special man.
Kiva
Koffeehouse offers a variety of
great food, amazing
views, and a look into the history of the
Escalante Canyon. It is open on a seasonal
basis April to October.
Kiva
Koffeehouse is an experience not to be missed when
visiting the beauty of Southern Utah.
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How to
find us:
We are located at mm 73.86 on Scenic Hwy 12, off
State Hwy 89 (60 miles East of Bryce Canyon National
Park).
HOURS:
8:30 - 4:30 Daily
(Closed Tuesdays)
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