A country store re-imagined

Neil and Krystal King were living in Portland, Oregon during the early stages of the Covid-19 virus when they read a news article about Point Roberts. They both had work they could do from home and they wanted to start a family so the description of a small, safe community on the coast was very appealing. They made the move.

Around the same time that Pamala and John Sheppard of Auntie Pam’s Country Store started thinking of a possible future  move to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the Kings came into her store and expressed interest in buying it.

Now open, Kora’s Corner has the same feel and eclectic mix of products as Auntie Pam’s, and the popular Auntie Pam’s soaps and sprays will still be available.

Neil King said they are keeping dry goods, “curating those items not found in the local supermarket.” 

CBD products will also continue and the selection expanded, including an item from Green Roads for muscle and joint relief.

New designs for Point Roberts branded clothing and merchandise are coming in, and a pet section which will have treats and safety lights for walking your dogs.

The toy section is getting revamped with a focus on more discovery-type projects for kids.

Local artists will be happy to hear that the area in the back of the store will be turned into a gallery for their work.

Kora’s Corner is located at 1480 Gulf Road. Open hours for now are Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kora’s Corner will have a grand opening celebration Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 3. They look forward to welcoming the community to their new store and introducing the store’s namesake, three-month-old Kora King.