(Atlantic, Iowa) – On Thursday, April 25th, 2024, the Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were on hand to celebrate the opening of a new business, Holy Grail Antiques, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Ambassadors had the opportunity to meet with the owners and view the unique retail space located in an old church.

Alan Guttenfelder, part-owner of Holy Grail Antiques, began collecting antiques in college around 1996. Alan’s passion for antiques grew throughout the years, and from 2007-2011, he owned and operated a store in St. Paul Minnesota. In 2013, Alan moved back to Iowa to care for his mother and became a vendor in various area shops. Alan always had dreams of opening another store in Atlantic, and in 2023 the Templeman Family showed Alan the church, and he fell in love with the stain glass windows and endless possibilities.

Fast forward to today, Alan and his nine vendors feature multiple styles of antiques from farmhouse to high-end, mid-century modern in both levels of the church. Alan looks forward to being a part of the Atlantic business community and is especially excited for Christmas in Atlantic as he enjoys large municipal Christmas décor and a lot of lights. Holy Grail is currently open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 AM – 5 PM. Alan and his team continue to renovate the basement of the church in hopes of one day hosting parties and book clubs on occasion.

Pictured from Left to Right (Front Rows): Rebecca Clarken, Cheryl True, Tom Cristo, Cathy Lamer, Alan Guttenfelder, Diane Martens, Tracy Hansen, David Swain, Lana Westphalen, Kelsey Beschorner
Pictured from Left to Right (Back Rows): BJ Hart, Jeff Christensen, Angie Johnson, Mel Newton, Dolly Bergmann, Anne Quist, Krysta Hanson, Emily Kennedy, Bill Saluk, Jennifer McEntaffer, Jim Kickland, Kathie Hockenberry, Chris Parks, Julie Waters, Colt Doherty, Megan Sramek, Sue Liston, Rod Hansen;

Holy Grail Antiques is located at 801 Chestnut Street in Atlantic. For more information visit their Facebook page or call 612-743-777.