
By Marshel Couso
Welcome to our weekly feature dedicated to covering Susanville and Lassen County’s business scene! Grand openings, new employees, renovations, new hours… each week we’ll keep you up to date with important information about the businesses you rely on.
Smith Farm Weddings & Events
Donna Smith, owner of Smith Farm Weddings & Events, recently attended the Wedding Merchant Business Academy in Las Vegas, the gold standard for wedding professional conventions.
After participating in this elite gathering of industry leaders, Smith has returned with a wealth of knowledge designed to benefit you and your special event.
The Vegas convention covered cutting-edge trends, venue best practices, how to create stronger vendor networks and elevated guest comfort.
“We’re excited to take everything we learned and apply it to our venue and the upcoming wedding season, ensuring every couple receives the very best experience,” explains Smith.
At Smith Farm, you aren’t just booking a venue – you are partnering with a team that is constantly educated, inspired and ready to turn your vision into a reality.
Ready to Start Planning?
Visit Smith Farm Weddings & Events today, to see how they are blending their rustic charm with the latest event innovations. Click here to visit their website.

Mean Bean Mountain Brew

Chris and Cheryl Barcia, owners of Mean Bean Mountain Brew are pleased to announce the additions of Dids Donuts and Fro Yo in Chester and Kopper Kettle in Susanville to the Mean Bean family.
Please stop by these awesome businesses to try their delicious gourmet coffees.
Barcia tells us they will also be offering two new blends and a new single-bean coffee in the upcoming weeks.
Mean Bean Mountain Brew can be found at Susanville Supermarket IGA, Janesville Payless, Country Pines Quilt Shop, Corner Store in Chester, Elegant Farmer in Chester, Peninsula Market Lake Almanor, Buffalo Chips, Eagle Lake RV store, and Eagle Lake Marina.
“As we approach the second anniversary of Mean Bean Mountain Brew, we want to say thank you to our amazing customers and to the businesses who have been carrying our coffees. Lassen and Plumas Counties have shown us incredible support!” says Barcia.
Fair Winds Reiki & Mindful Art

Fair Winds Reiki & Mindful Art invites the community to a gentle, drop-in Reiki Share on Wednesday, February 18th, from 4:30 to 6:30p.m.
Enjoy a calm space to rest, receive non-touch Reiki and reconnect. Open to everyone – whether you’re curious about Reiki or already attuned. All lineages welcome.
“Reiki gently calms the nervous system and helps people feel steady and at ease,” explains Fair Winds Reiki owner Laureen Jordan. “Reiki shares give our community a gentle space to slow down and reconnect, while also helping nurture the kind of community we want to grow here in northeastern California.”
Fair Winds Reiki & Mindful Art is located at 100 South Gay Street. For more information call 1.530.395.5550 or email [email protected]
Is something noteworthy happening with your business? Let us know about it! Each Thursday morning, we present a round-up of interesting news from the Lassen County business scene and we want to hear from you. E-mail your business news to Marshel at [email protected].







