Erika has loved the Cormorant Lakes area for as long as she can remember. When she was ten, her parents bought a little red seasonal cabin on Turtle Lake—a cozy two‑bedroom, one‑bath getaway that quickly became the backdrop of her childhood summers. Weekends in Cormorant Village shaped her, from lazy lake days to her very first job as a cashier at the Cormorant Store at age fourteen. The lakes weren’t just a destination; they became part of her identity.

Years later, in 2024, that deep connection sparked an idea. Erika wanted to bring something she loved—coffee—to the place she loved most. With a borrowed construction trailer from her dad and the skilled hands of her husband, Aaron, the vision took shape. Together, they transformed the trailer into a fully functional mobile coffee haven. And just like that, Lake Life Coffee was born.

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By the summer of 2025, the freshly minted coffee trailer was rolling into its first season. Stationed at favorite local spots like the Roadhouse, Zorbaz, and McLaughlin’s Landing, it quickly became a cheerful weekend fixture. Erika wasn’t alone in the adventure—her best friend Jess, her sister Emily, and her niece Hallie joined in, turning each shift into a blend of hard work, laughter, and community. Meeting the friendly faces of Cormorant was a joy, and the highlight of the season was undoubtedly Cormorant Daze, where the trailer buzzed with energy and excitement.

Lake Life Coffee served up espresso, cold brew, Red Bull infusions, dirty sodas, and fun drinks for kids—something for every lake‑day mood. And as the season wrapped, Erika and her crew were already dreaming ahead.

With hearts full and espresso machines ready, they look forward to serving the Cormorant and FMWF communities again in the summer of 2026, bringing lake vibes and good coffee wherever the trailer parks next.