The Humble Hut

Located off Bayshore Drive is the eccentric and communal hidden gem, The Humble Hut. Prioritizing community and sustainability, The Humble Hut is an environment curated for their visitors, welcoming all walks of life to find a slow-paced haven in a world that is often too fast. For three years, the French Café has been offering sustainably sourced products, food, and beverages along with wellness services to the public. A mission by Natacha and Nathalie Garbani to provide natural health and welfare on a collective level. 

The mother-daughter duo had a vision that has evolved over time. Inspired by their French heritage and interest in holistic health, the Garbani’s fashioned a space to bring a piece of curiosity and stillness to the paradise we call Naples, Florida. “Being in France, if you go to a café you can sit for five minutes or an hour,” said Natacha. “It’s the idea of enjoying time with someone or by yourself with a coffee or tea.”

The Humble Hut’s menu changes with the season, but whenever the time you’ll be sure to find the perfect concoction of organic tea and coffee, homemade cold brew, or matcha. All the products are ethically sourced from sustainable companies that support small-scale growers- even the occasional tea bag is compostable. Everything is made on the spot in small batches, save for their Danishes and pastries imported from Europe, frozen and cooked in-store. 

“We are sustainable because there’s no planet B,” says Natacha. From their furniture to their herbs, ethics are taken into consideration for every piece of food and amenity that resides inside The Humble Hut. Thrifted couches and tables ornament the atmosphere creating a comprehensive space for appreciating their fair-trade products. Nathalie adds, “You don’t have to do everything perfectly, but if everyone does a little bit imperfectly every day to help remove excess from the environment, we will see a change.”

The Garbani’s mission for wellness doesn’t only encapsulate what you put in your body, but also how you spend time with it. Their art workshops and movement classes invite visitors to pause and take a deep breath, discover what happens when you let go of expectations and immerse yourself in the experience. On a monthly basis neuro-art and copper tree sculpting workshops are held by Nathalie, inviting participants to partake in the healing journey of creation. “There is no experience necessary, you don’t need to have a background in drawing or anything,” Nathalie says. “I’m here to guide, but it is you and your projection. Whatever comes out is going to feel good for you - it’s what you needed to come out.” 

A couple of doors down from The Humble Hut lies their sister spot, The Space Between. Natacha’s background in yoga and somatic healing creates an educated and intuitive approach to movement. Each class maintains a theme, such as awakening, presence, or restoration while also being curated to the participants. The non-heated somatic yoga studio welcomes aspiring yogis of any level to embark on a journey of self-exploration and healing. Natacha also contacts people one-on-one for consistent somatic therapy for a physical approach to mental health.

Whether you fancy a sweet treat, have an artistic itch, or yearn for some body movement, The Humble Hut can help you find the community and space you’re looking for. The Humble Hut serves to remind people what humility can provide for the earth. Natacha explains, “It’s not so much of being humble when it comes to finances, it’s humility in the way we talk with a passion, humility in the way we accept anyone. This is a safe place for wherever you’re at. Whether you want to find people or already have your set, this is your place to come. We love talking to our customers and getting to know them if that’s what they want.” 

To stay up to date with The Humble Hut find them on Instagram and Facebook at thehumblehut or their website at napleshumblehut.com.