Located in the historic Dreamland Theatre at the top of main street in Rockglen, Shannon & Devyn Ellert have been revitalizing the building to serve the community once again. Today, the space is home to ’68 Coffee House and the Station Spin Studio. Bringing life back into a historic building at the heart of Rockglen is something Shannon says they are especially proud of.
After purchasing the Dreamland Theatre in 2020, Shannon and Devyn were inspired by its history and significance in the community. The theatre was built and operated by the Pyle family for generations and holds an important place in Rockglen’s past. Their goal was to honour that history while finding new ways to keep the space active, welcoming and relevant for today’s community.
The most rewarding part of their journey has been seeing families return to the building and experience the space together once again. While the traditional movie circuit is no longer part of the locations operations, it now offers a cozy coffee shop offering delicious meals, specialty coffees and treats, a fitness studio, and a projector to support community events.
With the help and support of South Saskatchewan Ready, Shannon and Devyn were able to purchase a projector and new bass equipment. This funding made it possible for them to host their first Santa Day in Rockglen this past December, helping to expand the types of events they can offer and further strengthen the buildings role as a community gathering space.
