The Only Vegan Restaurant in Columbus! Actual Whole Foods, As Well As Supplements.
Keywords: Health, Health Foods, Vegetarian, Vegan Restaurant, Vegetarian Restaurant, Health Counseling, Supplements, Vitamins
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1968.
What is your primary product or service?
Health Foods
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Two physicians became interested in wellness, and started "Staff 'O Life" in 1968, which became "Country Life" in the mid-1970s.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are a Christian wellness outreach, and see this health work as our mission to the Columbus, Georgia area.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One. No expansion plans at this time.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Across the street from the AFLAC building on Wynnton Rd, next to the Shell station on Eberhart.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, EBT, MasterCard, VISA, and Discover.
Which areas do you service?
Health, life and spiritual counseling, allergy and hormone testing, cooking schools, health expos (blood pressure, blood sugar and stress testing, along with a computerized health-age appraisal), Bible studies, evangelistic meetings
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Wholly owned by Uchee Pines Institute; we are staffed by volunteers
What are your hours of operation?
Store: Sunday 10-5, Monday-Thursday, 9-6
Restaurant: (Lunch only) Sunday Noon-3, Monday-Thursday 11:30-2
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"I've been blessed!"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." 3John 2