Jun 9, 2020 | Bambu Batu, San Luis Obispo
Over the course of the last eight months, we here at Bambu Batu witnessed a transformation like no other. Back in October, I flew in from Spain to rescue the House of Bamboo from three years of ruinous mismanagement. Swiftly and deliberately, I restored the iconic...
Jun 4, 2020 | Bambu Batu, San Luis Obispo
It’s like the President says, “One day, it’s like a miracle, it will just disappear.” Yes, it’s absolutely true. If he had been talking about Bambu Batu, the House of Bamboo, in downtown San Luis Obispo, he would have been entirely...
May 21, 2020 | Bambu Batu, San Luis Obispo
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world in more ways than we can even comprehend at this point, globally, locally, financially and psychologically. Here in San Luis Obispo, we can expect to see some dramatic alterations to the landscape of our charming downtown....
May 9, 2020 | Bambu Batu, San Luis Obispo
After Governor Gavin Newsom issued a plan to begin reopening businesses in California, Bambu Batu has followed suit with softer restrictions on retail shopping. In addition to online shopping, our customers can now come into the store and personally peruse our fine...
Apr 23, 2020 | Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu, San Luis Obispo
2020 Update: The storewide clearance sale ended on May 31, 2020, when the Brick & Mortar shop closed permanently. In these disturbing times, we could all use a little more comfort. I wouldn’t mind a nice handshake. But we might have to settle for a cozy new...
Apr 15, 2020 | Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu, Natural Fibers
It’s been nearly a month of shelter-in-place due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, and chances are you’re about to lose your mind. Maybe you’ve settled into a healthy routine, getting up early, meditating for an hour and a half, and working from...