Olympia, WA — The Port of Olympia Commission has approved an amendment to the 2025 Capital budget to initiate the purchase of the Dancing Goats (formerly Batdorf and Bronson) office and roastery building located at 200 Market St NE, Olympia, marking a significant step towards enhancing the Port’s administrative operations and consolidating its presence in the community. This strategic acquisition comes as a response to the recent announcement that Dillanos Coffee Roasters acquired the Pacific Northwest assets and facilities of Dancing Goats and plans to consolidate its operations in Sumner, Washington after closing down roasting operations in Olympia at the end of last year.
The Dancing Goats building, with over 22 years remaining on the current lease- 52 years if a 30-year option was implemented, occupies 1.46 acres of Port-owned land and is ideally situated adjacent to the Port’s marine terminal, Swantown Marina and Boatworks and nearby Port properties. This central location will allow the Port to streamline its operations and better serve its diverse business lines.
The Port commissioned an appraisal of the building on November 18,2024 and subsequently reached an agreement with Dancing Goats on a purchase price of $2,152,500 for the building, along with an additional $5,350 for other non-fixed assets the Port intends to acquire. Both parties have agreed to the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement. With the recent Commission approval on February 10 for the Executive Director to sign the agreement, the anticipated closing date is set for March 31, 2025.
“This purchase will eliminate over $300,000 in annual rental costs for our current administrative office and Commission meeting space and it will allow us to consolidate our administrative staff in this one location,” said Port Executive Director Alex Smith. “We are excited to own the building that will serve as Port headquarters and look forward to honoring Dancing Goats’ legacy as we reconfigure the space.”
This purchase will fulfill the Port’s immediate space needs and save money by eliminating the need for constructing a new facility for Port administrative offices and Commission meeting space.
“Dancing Goats has been a beloved part of the downtown Olympia landscape, and we understand the importance of this building to our community,” added Port Commissioner President, Jasmine Vasavada. “As we move forward, we are dedicated to ensuring that any future plans for the building respect its legacy while supporting the Port’s long-term vision and financial goals.”
The Port is also considering how the acquisition of the Dancing Goats building may complement the ongoing Port Peninsula Integrated Master Plan, which aims to enhance the overall functionality and attractiveness of the Port Peninsula area.
For further updates and information, please monitor the Port of Olympia’s website and upcoming Commission meeting agendas.
