A t the start of the coronavirus pandemic, when the chaos of panic buying left stores nationwide with bare toilet paper and cleaning supply shelves, family- owned Loveton Farms Distillery in Baltimore County, Maryland, joined spirit-makers in efforts to manufacture hand sanitizer and help slow the spread of COVID-19.
tasty and nostalgic product. In a time where you may want to stay six feet away from grandma, you can get that warm and fuzzy joy from our apple pie from the comfort of your home!” Situated just southeast of I-95 and US Highway 40, Fioravante said the Greenleigh location offers convenient access and a safe environment for locals to grab a to-go beverage or even tour the facility. St. John Properties helped them transform their space to a facility equipped for their unique brand, giving guests the ability to navigate between production space and the tasting room seamlessly, while establishing a safe environment. “St. John Properties has continuously provided support to all of the unique customizations we’ve had to make to convert the space into exactly what we needed,” said Fioravante. “No matter what we’ve asked, they’ve remained flexible and that is key in creating a lasting partnership. St. John respects and supports their tenants. Honestly, what more could one ask for?” Loveton Farms Distillery GREENLEIGH 11620 Crossroads Circle, Suite H Middle River, MD 21220 800.278.0131 www.lovetonfarmsdistillery.com
“Our background is one that is humble, blossoming into a unique synergy between spirits and science,” said Raymond Fioravante, owner and master distiller. “We are powered by passion and perfected by science!” For a new business preparing to launch, any hiccup in the opening plan can lead to a few jitters, not to mention a nation in near lockdown. But the young distillery tackled the challenges presented by the pandemic with kind hearts. “We immediately knew things were no longer about us, we had to be there for our community,” said Fioravante. Under a new outreach initiative called “Loveton Cares,” the distillery helped stock hand sanitizer for small, local businesses like Warm & Fuzzy Veterinary Center, also located within St. John Properties’ Greenleigh community. “Although not an economic lifeline for a budding brand, Loveton Farms has donated over 100 gallons of handmade
hand sanitizer,” said Fioravante. The company, in collaboration with other brands, also plans to work with the American Red Cross to disperse hand sanitizer to other communities in need. “We saw a need and knew we couldn’t let down our neighbors, friends and family,” Fioravante said. “We live here, we know these people. We could never watch them go without a simple necessity when we are able to assist. The calls came from health care workers, police departments, soup kitchens and homeless shelters near and far.” While distillery tours and tastings have been put on hold for the time being, Loveton Farms pivoted to create a COVID-safe option: to-go cocktails. “Thanks to the recent changes we now have the ability to create new products such as pre-mixed beverages and a new, low-cost apple pie cocktail in a perfectly sized reusable Mason jar,” Fioravante explained. “We found a way to be sustainable while still offering a
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