They source as many local and regional foods as possible. Think local and healthy. “It is the ‘go to’ place for


healthy food,” said customer Pansy Dimick. “They have organic, fresh, healthy but for guys who like burgers, they have one of the best burgers in Mountain Home.” The restaurant is owned by


the Clayton family: Jack, his wife, Ruth Ann, and their son, Duncan. When the Clayton’s opened


Nature’s Way Café in late sum- mer 2016, the goal was three- fold: first, they wanted to pro- vide Mountain Home with a unique dining experience; they wanted to promote healthy eating; and they wanted to in- troduce customers to their adjoining business. The Clay- ton’s also own Nature’s Way Health Foods, which is connect- ed to the café. “Not everyone takes supple-


WANT TO GO?


Nature’s Way Café is located at 12 East 7th St., Mountain Home. It is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Break- fast is served from 8-10:30 a.m. (870) 701-5047. Online: https:// www.nwcafe1890.com


ments, but everyone likes to eat,” said Duncan. Ruth Ann Clayton is a regis-


tered dietitian and the café was her concept. “We wanted to create a larg-


er-city atmosphere that you wouldn’t normally see in a small town this size and bring that to the community,” said Jack. “It’s a good use of down- town space. We have always been interested in bringing the downtown alive and restau- rants do that.” The idea percolated in late


DEAN CURTIS FOR LIVING WELL


Duncan Clayton is co-owner and general manager at Nature’s Way Café.


FOLKMUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD KNOWNAS THE


Music is an integral part of our culture and it can be enjoyed through informal jam sessions around our courthouse square to one of the several professional music shows in town.


Mountain View maintains a unique atmosphere rich in history and culture full of the sights, sounds, tastes and experiences of the Ozark Mountains.


Travelers as well as residents enjoy


hiking, camping,


biking, kayaking, fishing and motorcycling in the Ozark National Forest, Blanchard Caverns and along the White River. Known for our


dedication to preserving the music, crafts and heritage of the past, friendly Mountain View holds fun and adventure for anyone seeking “Your Place in the Mountains.”


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