Imagine yourself surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Inland Northwest.
Among the ponderosa pines, mountain vistas and quiet lakes of the northern woods,
you find a secluded, cozy haven that offers an escape from the tensions of life.
A Journey Begins
This is the story of Coldwater Creek’s origin.
It’s a tale of two cities and two people, Ann and
Dennis Pence, who fled the urban congestion
of New York City to the evergreen, open spaces
of Sandpoint, Idaho. There, the Selkirk and
Cabinet Mountains surround land that’s home
to bald eagles, black bears, moose and elk.
An ideal setting to follow a dream.
An Adventure Unfolds
With nature as their muse, our founders launched
the first Coldwater Creek catalog in January 1984.
It featured 18 nature-related items, including
wind chimes, bird feeders and a $300 water phone
used to call humpback whales. The distribution center?
A closet in their two-bedroom apartment. But with
perseverance and the addition of artful jewelry and
clothing to the product mix, the business took off.
Our Story Continues
From a handful of novelties to a full line of clothing,
accessories and home accents, Coldwater Creek
has evolved and grown, while staying true to our
Mountain West heritage. As we celebrate 40 years,
we thank you for sharing this journey – with all its
twists and turns. And we look to the road ahead
with joy, optimism and a sense of wonder.
I love Coldwater for its well-made designs of high-quality materials, many
with an unexpected fashion twist. They are classics that never go out of
style, with that certain something extra that elevates them to favorites.
