The history of Inside The Bungalow has been entrenched in healing and creativity since its inception. Two turn of the century arts & crafts homes situated on 1/3 of an acre create a beautiful oasis in the heart of downtown Mesa.
Dr. Eli Openshaw
The first house on our property (cafe) was built in 1916 by one of Mesa's first physicians, Dr. Eli Openshaw. Dr. Openshaw lived here with his wife and five children.
Lynn Valentine
Lynn Valentine was a creative genius. One of his trademark designs is the twisted chimney above the cafe. Mr. Valentine moved the back house to the property in the 1970s. Mr. Valentine was responsible for many of the eclectic trinkets located throughout the property. He used pots from the first Mezona Inn to create the columns from the porch and front gazebo.
Jan Paderewski
J.P. as she is known to all that love and adore her created a haven in the 1990s called Coffee Talk. We refer to J.P. as the Magyver of Shabby Sheik. She can take cheesecloth and a toothpick and make it look fantastic. Her love and passion created a place where everyone feels welcome.
Betty Freeman & Carrie Hensley
To be mother & daughter and business partners is an amazing gift. Inside The Bungalow, with its bungalow style homes and mature trees is reminiscent of where we originally are from, the mid-west. We are committed to enriching the lives of our guests by providing yoga, massage and natural food & beverage products of consistently high quality and value with unsurpassed customer service.