Because sometimes...you just need to break something!
About Us
Founders Sarah Lavely and Ed King opened Sarah's Smash Shack with the hope of bringing a little levity to life's
trials and tribulations. Our goal is to allow people to let go, let loose and go home with a smile on their face. The inspiration for the Smash Shack came to Sarah at an especially low point in her life. She literally woke up one day and thought "I wish I could just go somewhere and break some things. Hmmm...other people must feel this way, too. I should open a shop where people can come and break stuff!" And, so the Smash Shack was born.
trials and tribulations. Our goal is to allow people to let go, let loose and go home with a smile on their face. The inspiration for the Smash Shack came to Sarah at an especially low point in her life. She literally woke up one day and thought "I wish I could just go somewhere and break some things. Hmmm...other people must feel this way, too. I should open a shop where people can come and break stuff!" And, so the Smash Shack was born.
Sarah is a Southern California native. Prior to opening the Smash Shack, she practiced veterinary medicine for almost 11 years, with a special interest in veterinary emergencies. She loves the field, and plans to return to it, donating her skills and time, in the form of free spay/neuter programs in the states and across the borders, where help for animals is so desperately needed. But for now she is completely focused on the Smash Shack and she truly loves the experience of watching the Smash Shack's clients let loose and have a great time. In her own words, "I can't believe it, but I actually enjoy watching our clients break things even more than I enjoy doing it myself! But don't get me wrong, I still take full advantage of the Break Rooms, whenever I need a little release!"
Sarah, with her Canadian hockey friends!
Sarah's favorite things in San Diego: Ace Tattooing Company in Ocean Beach (Steve Smith did all my ink & yes, I'll show it to you if you're nice to me), Harney Sushi in Old Town, The Mission Restaurant in North Park, Pets Rule Show at SeaWorld, Silver Strand State Beach, Balboa Park & The San Diego Zoo, The Tin Smith shop in Old Town & the best weather in the whole world.
Ed is also a Southern California native, currently residing in Clairemont. He has worked in the veterinary field all across the country for 18+ years, side by side with Sarah for many of those. When he heard Sarah's idea for a shop where people could break stuff, he could not resist getting involved. An avid sports fan, especially football (GO CHARGERS!) Ed really enjoys watching games at home or in person, beer in hand. In his own words, "Beer is Good!"
Eheyeh "Hey Hey's" (the shop dog) favorite thing in San Diego: City Dog (Hey Hey's groomer, healthy dog food & bling supplier & home of his girlfriend), downtown at Market & Park.
Ed and Sarah want to give special thanks to a whole bunch of people. First and foremost, Teague. You totally saved our butts, and we couldn't have done this without you. We love you, man! Our parents and families, for believing in this from its inception. Neal, for "getting it" from the first time we met you, and all of your help along the way. Vike (and Mo) for building those confounded boxes! Sarah L (Sares), for putting up with Sarah L (Lavely)! Heidemarie & Becky at RobertStemler Media, also for putting up with Lavely & loving this idea! Allan, Marv & Louise for answering all of our stupid start up questions at all hours. Ysatis, Lori, Bronwyn and Joyous...you each know why.
And, of course...our first customers, for taking a chance on something new!
