The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening ceremony for Nature’s Market and RV Park, located at 897 Batesville Blvd. on Nov. 14.
According to a release from the chamber, Nature’s Market “has become a go-to destination for fresh, local, and organic food options. The newly renovated grocery store offers a curated selection of organic fruits and vegetables, preservative-free pantry staples, locally sourced meats, and a delightful deli selection. Guests can enjoy a blend of classic candies and modern flavors, with the added benefit of onsite-grown microgreens for a nutritious twist.”
Nature’s Market partners with Walnut Creek, an Amish company known for its preservative-free and affordable products. The partnership provides an alternative to big corporations for everyday essentials, the release said.
“Our goal is to offer quality items that reflect seasonal flavors while meeting the needs of our community,” said Milus Hughey, general manager of Nature’s Market and RV Park.
The RV park, steps away from Nature’s Market, features 59 spacious lots with full hookups, renovated bathrooms, laundry facilities, a gym, and one of the area’s few propane filling stations.
According to the chamber, the park “is designed to cater to travelers and long-term RV enthusiasts. The onsite store ensures guests have access to everyday essentials, making it an ideal destination for a relaxing Arkansas getaway.”
“We hope this park becomes a hub for visitors exploring Independence County,” Hughey said.
The RV park complements the Market’s offerings with additional amenities, including RV parts, a dump station, propane refills, and a self-serve ice and reverse osmosis water machine. “We hope this park becomes a hub for visitors exploring Independence County,” Hughey said.
Hughey expressed gratitude for the community’s warm reception. “This team is here to help with everything from preparing your next catering order to educating you on our microgreens and their benefits, whipping up a delicious sandwich for lunch, keeping the park running smoothly, or helping carry out your groceries. We are excited to make this vision a reality for our community.”
Nature’s Market is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ambassadors in attendance included: Silje Antonsen (Venture Realty Group), Andrea Bruner (Network of Community Options), Lori Campbell (Batesville School District), Kendra Collier-McMahan (Approve Home Health and Caring Hands), Amy Crouch-Howard (Weichert, Realtors – The Property Shoppe), Ashley Engles (Citizens Bank), Eva Henriksen (Merchants & Planters Bank), Tammy Jeffrey (First Community Bank), Michael Kelley (Peco Foods), Alexandra McClain (Myers-Davis Life Coaching), Cassidy Mitchell (Lyon College), Megan Renihan (Batesville School District), Lori Tacker (Batesville Eye Care Center), Tiffany Traw (University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville), Christina Watts (LaCroix Precision Optics), and Rickie Westbrook (Centennial Bank).
Featured image provided by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce / Store interior: White River Now
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The facility combines a newly renovated grocery store offering organic and local food options with a full-service RV park designed for travelers and long-term guests.
Nature’s Market features a selection of organic fruits and vegetables, preservative-free pantry staples, locally sourced meats, and an in-house deli. Guests can also purchase onsite-grown microgreens and a variety of candies. The store partners with Walnut Creek, an Amish company known for preservative-free products, to offer alternative everyday essentials.
“Our goal is to offer quality items that reflect seasonal flavors while meeting the needs of our community,” said Milus Hughey, general manager of Nature’s Market and RV Park.
The adjacent RV park includes 59 lots with full hookups, renovated bathrooms, laundry facilities, a gym, and a propane filling station. Additional amenities include a self-serve ice and reverse osmosis water machine, RV parts, and a dump station.
“We hope this park becomes a hub for visitors exploring Independence County,” Hughey said, adding that the onsite store provides convenient access to essentials for park guests.
Hughey expressed appreciation for the community’s support. “This team is here to help with everything from preparing your next catering order to educating you on our microgreens and their benefits,” he said.
Nature’s Market is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
