Hello

We haven't always been in the ice cream business. Doug spent 35 years working in health care as a Physical Therapy Assistant. ​Karen continues to work full-time as a registered nurse. 

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So, how did two healthcare workers end up in the ice cream industry? I'm so glad you asked. In 2019, We visited Maui to welcome our first granddaughter. During this trip, Doug sampled as many of the island's handmade street vendor treats as possible. He loved the handcrafted frozen desserts served by local small business owners. Mostly, we both loved the experience and sense of community created by these small businesses and felt drawn to recreate that experience back on the mainland. 

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Upon returning, Doug's curiosity quickly turned into a passion for creating and sharing his handmade ice cream with friends and family. He studied as much as he could about ice cream making and used our home kitchen as an ice cream test lab. Most of the flavors were a hit with friends and family. The Lemon Lavender flavor Doug created for his daughter's birthday was a crowd favorite. Some flavors did not make the cut the first time around. Here's looking at you, Maple Bacon! 

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After a few years, Doug couldn't help but feel drawn to leaving healthcare and starting a new adventure in the ice cream industry. He dreamed of creating handmade ice cream with quality ingredients to share with his community and creating a space for people to gather and create lasting memories with friends, family, and loved ones.

 

Harper's Ice Cream Co. was born with a leap of faith and a resignation letter. I can't help but support this dream, and when time allows, you can find me in the shop, behind the social media posts, helping at events, and more. 

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Maybe it was the magic of the Aloha in the air, or ice cream really does have the power to change lives. Stop by today and see for yourself. Aloha!