Gelarto Italian Ice Cream

Mission Statement:
We are a gelateria and fair-trade retailer serving artisan gelato, which is handcrafted from the finest ingredients. To complement our world-class gelato, we offer carefully-selected local artworks and fairly traded handicrafts that will appeal to conscientious consumers and the communities they touch, both at home and around the world. Our aim is to provide an enriching experience that leaves customers satisfied in knowing they have made the world a little bit better through their purchases.

D’Ambrosio Gelato: http://www.dambrosiogelato.com/
• Healthy: less fat than ice cream with a denser content and richer flavor
• Organic: local dairy from Lynden Organic Farms
• Natural: fresh fruit with no corn syrup, preservatives, artificial coloring or artificial flavorings
• Small batch: made from scratch using natural base ingredients and no mixes
• Quality: imported Italian pistachios, hazelnuts and almonds
• Authentic: Created by a university-certified Italian gelato master in Ballard

Retail products:
• Unique fair-trade handicrafts from around the world:
Bead for Life: www.beadforlife.org/en/frontpage/us
Ten Thousand Villages: www.tenthousandvillages.com/
Mr. Ellie Pooh: http://mrelliepooh.com/
Theo Chocolate: https://www.theochocolate.com/
Grounds for Change: http://www.groundsforchange.com/
• Local artworks from emerging artists
• Original art t-shirts made from bamboo: https://www.onnotextiles.com/

Services:
• Cake & gelato birthday parties: you supply the cake and we supply the gelato (mid & off season)
• Art-C parties: art-themed parties with a gelato treat and an art creation (off-season)
• Bead for Life parties: experiential, hands-on learning using the BFL curriculum (off-season)

Philosophy:
Our sustainable business practices support the following ideals:
1. Strong local and national economy: We buy local and U.S. goods and services when possible.
2. Economic independence at home and abroad: We encourage small business and fair trade.
3. Sustainability: We seek goods made from recycled, compostable and renewable materials.
4. Organic: We serve healthy and natural products.
5. Unique: We offer quality handicrafts and original artworks in addition to artisan gelato.
6. Community: We connect diverse people from many cultures.
7. Arts and Culture: We support arts education and exploration.
8. Education: We incorporate learning and fun into the Gelarto experience.
9. Social Justice: We sell products that offer hope and encouragement to their creators.
10. Consumer awareness: We inform and empower individuals to improve our world.

Hours of Operation: Sun-Thurs: 11-9; Friday and Saturday: 11-10