SunStone Artisan Bakery

Specialties

Handcrafted, beautiful, delicious organic breads and pastries featuring local flours from the Rogue Valley.

History

Established in 2010.

Ben and Sheila Carder started their backyard cottage bakery in 2010. Predominately a wholesale bakery, SunStone breads are available at the Ashland Food Co-​op, Market of Choice, Shop N’Kart, as well as the Medford Co-​op and Harry David in Medford. Bread is delivered seven days a week, and available at the Ashland Growers Markets on Tuesday and Saturday. From the very beginning, SunStone has been committed to providing delicious, organic breads and pastries that nourish the community.

Meet the Business Owner

Ben C.

Business Owner

Ben has been baking for more than twenty years, starting by learning from some of the great artisan bakeries up and down the California coast, until finally starting his own bakery in Ashland, Oregon. He is committed to the craft, science and art of baking, producing beautiful breads and pastries that taste delicious as well as nourish the body. Caring for the planet as well as for people has always been important to Ben and he spent several years studying organic farming and permaculture. Supporting local farmers has been an important priority for SunStone from the beginning. Every year, Ben takes on one or two apprentices, teaching them what he knows, in hopes of creating more great bakers committed to sustainable practices and good food. Ben is a devoted father and husband who shares his love for his family and friends through the bread and food that he serves them. Owning a bakery has been his way of sharing that love with the world.