The Personality of Marfa, Texas

by / Oct 02, 2015

The personality of Marfa, Texas...

Grass and gravel roads that Google Maps doesn't know exists.
Cozy coffee shops tucked behind intimidating fenced in courtyards.
Well-manicured art studios parallel to rubble and remains.
Perfectly preserved Airstreams suffocated by years of wildly grown, strange invading weeds.
Directionless and drifting stares from locals who somehow still put off a vibe of genuine interest in visitorsโ€™ well being.
Disgustingly stunning sunsets followed by overwhelming pitch-dark skies.

And of course, a Prada Store in the middle of the desert.

Itโ€™s that kind of town. The kind of place the universe likes to show off and play around. Clean lines dividing endless country and a community. A town so small it could fit in a New York City apartment complex. Engulfed with natureโ€™s emptiness this town has a strong authority and itโ€™s fun as heck to be a part of that.

We like that. We like that a lot. And we really like how the universe showed off a bit with its uncanny character when we were there. Prior to Marfa we spent a week in Austin, Texas. 7 hours later, 421 miles from Austin, during a 15-minute intersection of time appreciating the Elmgreen and Dragset Prada Sculpture we crossed paths with Nicole, Katie, April, Pei, Stephanie, and Chelsea.

Striking up a conversation, it took 30 seconds to realize: 1.) we met in Austin, 2.) coincidently have already been following each other on Instagram, and 3.) are both involved in the coffee community. Talk about odds and the universe showing off. Whatโ€™s even better is they said and showed something that really resonated with us, โ€œcommunity over competition.โ€ What a great motto and practice. We couldnโ€™t agree more and how refreshing to see a group of successful and talented ladies living this notion. Give them a look; their talents and success vary from creative writing, to top-notch crafts, to photography to quality knitwear...is there anything they can't do?!

Marfa, Texas. A town where the universe feels infinitely endless and incredibly small at the same time. Itโ€™s got a great sense of humor and fun way bringing worlds together.

Jordan Rosenacker, Atlas Coffee Club