The Dairy Godmother Closes In Del Ray, Owner Says

ALEXANDRIA, VA — One of the businesses at the heart of Del Ray has closed its doors, according to owner Liz Davis. Davis writes Thursday that she will not be reopening after her annual winter hiatus, which started a few days ago. The beloved frozen custard shop has been around for nearly 17 years.

Opening as The Del Ray Dreamery, Davis has offered the same Wisconsin-style frozen custard throughout the years along with a bevy of other tasty treats. President Obama visited the shop with his daughters in 2009.

The business location at 2310 Mt. Vernon Ave. will be taken over next Friday during the hiatus period by Salt|Bagel, selling homemade pickles and bagels.

Davis said that she is open to offers from anyone interested in purchasing the Dairy Godmother business. Here's her letter posted Thursday to Facebook and her website:

Dear All,

While the almost 17 years of owning The Dairy Godmother have brought me great joy, I will not be reopening in the spring.

Anyone who is interested in purchasing The Dairy Godmother,the trademark,the domain,the equipment may email Business@thedairygodmother.com I will read the mail when I get back to the U.S.

With enormous gratitude to those who helped in so many ways,

Liz

Davis posted this message on Twitter Sunday with the hashtag #TheEnd:

Watch this video here of Davis at the shop, posted by Virginia Voices to YouTube: