Simple Man Distillery partnered with terra alma to locate its first brick-and-mortar space. After renting from other distilleries, Justin Douglas, Owner of Simple Man Distillery, determined timing was right to relocate the farm-to-glass craft distillery to a permanent space. Simple Man Distillery will open in July 2023 at Cumming City Center. 

Working with Edie Weintraub at terra alma was a natural fit as her boutique commercial real estate brokerage pairs business owners with locations to create spaces people want to visit. 

“I first met Edie at Chattahoochee Food Works, where she was helping a small start-up business, " Douglas said. “After Edie shared terra alma’s process, I signed up. I recommend Edie, Michaela and terra alma as partners to make your dreams come to life.  It’s all about communication, and the team at terra alma communicates well and professionally.”

“Our goal for Simple Man Distillery was to find a location to meet the distillery’s needs, showcase their uniqueness and create a place people want to be,” said Edie Weintraub, Founder and Chief Community Builder, terra alma. 

With roots in Forsyth County, Douglas wanted to stay in the fast-growing county. Cumming is the heart of Forsyth, and Cumming City Center proved the perfect location for the distillery. A creative solution from the local government, “Cumming City Center is perfect as it provides places for people to congregate and have fun experiences. It represents an opportunity for Simple Man Distillery to become more ingrained in the community,” said Douglas. “A destination with an amphitheater, music, breweries, bakery and an open container permit, it checked all of my boxes.”

Purposefully designed to bring the Cumming community together, Cumming City Center is a laidback, classic American development. The vision of Mayor Troy Brumbalow, the center is situated on 75 acres west of downtown and features 117,000 square feet of retail space.

“Simple Man Distillery won our hearts with their plans to bring a speakeasy and distillery incorporating fun, trendy drinks, lively spaces and intricate unique touches to really become a destination like no other,” said Jennifer Thomas Archer, City Center Property Manager with the Downtown Development Authority of Cumming. “Justin Douglas has truly become part of the City Center family. With his upbeat attitude, great sense of humor, and ability to think outside of the box, you can’t help but love him. We are beyond excited for our community to experience Simple Man Distillery themselves in the near future!”

As a designated “Georgia Grown” distillery, Simple Man sources local ingredients from Georgia farmers to create flavors that delight the palette. The distillery provides a taste of Georgia to its patrons. “By spotlighting Georgia farmers, I don’t feel like I work a day in my life,” said Douglas. “I wake up with a smile every day because I can share the plight and the story of farmers and help monetize their crops.” Georgia has many climates and geographies, including coastal, piedmont and mountains. Sourcing products from seven farms, Simple Man is proud of its relationships.