In 1998 a partnership was formed between Susan Bost, Annie Louise Perkinson and Isaiah Perkinson to create the Trout Lily Market. The origin of Trout Lily was rooted in their vision to promote a healthy lifestyle for their neighbors and themselves, by providing a place to purchase fresh, local, organic foods and natural products. After Trout Lily was established in the community, Annie Louise shif
ted her focus to her Flying Cloud Farm. She and Isaiah now grow vegetables, fruits and flowers using sustainable methods and sell directly to various markets around Asheville, and through their CSA. Susan took over the ownership and management of Trout Lily Market. She has a long history of sourcing over 70% of her food for her family from her garden and pasture and has been promoting local and sustainable foods long before the “SLOW FOODS” movement began. What started as a one day a week food co-op has blossomed into a small, full-service market specializing in fresh, local and organic products. While Trout Lily has chosen to stay small, it offers the community convenient access to a wide variety of the highest quality grocery and wellness products. Trout Lily also offers fast and convenient prepared food in its deli section that promotes health, delights the palate and fits the lifestyle of its customers and community. Many of the customers Trout Lily serves have busy schedules, and these customers want freshly prepared food that they can just grab and go. The deli menu is carefully designed to meet the dietary needs and culinary interests of the Trout Lily customers and continues to evolve as the number of customers grows. Our suppliers whose products meet our high quality standards fill our store. Each product is evaluated and must meet strict quality criteria. Trout Lily is committed to providing foods that are fresh, nutritious and support and promote health. Trout Lily is also dedicated to offering its customers the opportunity to sample and take home the creations of local artisans that also meets the Trout Lily quality standards.