To our dear friends and customers,
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of our North Augusta location.
For almost four years, we have been blessed to serve this community as the leading holistic health resource in North Augusta and surrounding cities. We have served over 3,000 happy customers and made lifelong friendships with many of you. We have laughed with you, cried with you, prayed for you, and thanked God for you every day. You have trusted us with the care of your families. We have gotten to care for you during pregnancies and become a friendly face for your babies who have since grown into toddlers under our care. We are truly humbled at the love you all have for our team and our business, and it is critical that you know we love you too.
This decision was not made easily. When we announced our second location, we were asked by many of you if we would be closing down our NA location and the answer was a resounding and authentic no every time. Our plans were never to shut down Martintown Road. But God had other plans. Glory to God and His sovereignty!
On Saturday, July 20th, our building was flooded across all 1,500 square feet. While we did not lose any inventory or equipment, the damages to the building were greater than we originally anticipated. As it stands, we are looking at weeks – possibly months – of demolition and restoration efforts. This will come at a severe price of disruption of operations. After much prayer and consideration and discussion with our landlord, we have decided to vacate the premises. It was not an easy decision to make, especially after assuring so many of our valued customers that we were not going anywhere. Only God knew what the future held, but I thank Him every day that He called me to open the new location just in the knick of time. I stand in awe of His goodness and provision.
This decision is bittersweet, and we are compassionate to the families who will no longer have us in their backyard, ready and joyful to serve you five days a week. We know we will be missed, and we will miss being a part of the North Augusta community.
We ask for your prayers during this time as we prepare to close the shop for business. Our last day in operation will be Wednesday, July 31.
Our new location will have its grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 3562 Riverwatch Pkwy. We will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays to serve you.
I sincerely appreciate your kindness and grace with the announcement of this bittersweet news.
I love you, I am thankful for you, and I’m still here. You can reach me anytime by email, ashley@abecanaturals.com, or visit us in Martinez anytime where our team will be grateful to serve you.
Sincerely,
Ashley Murphy
Owner
ABECA Naturals
North Augusta’s Herb Store