Sarah Neis
Lilla + Rose began with Sarah’s love for family recipes, homemade bread, and the simple joy of gathering around food.
After spending 25 years in the corporate world, Sarah took a leap of faith and followed a completely new path- turning a hobby into a full-time dream centered around sourdough, community, and meaningful connection.
The name Lilla + Rose honors her grandmothers, Pearl Lilla Buslaff and Gloria Rose Mueller, whose love for baking and bringing people together inspired the heart behind the bakery.
Owner & Founder
Chelsea
Chelsea has become such an important part of Lilla + Rose and truly a blessing behind the scenes.
As Sarah’s right-hand girl, she helps keep everything moving while bringing positivity, care, and so much heart into the bakery each day. Whether she’s helping prepare fresh bakes or jumping in wherever needed, Chelsea is someone the team can always count on.
Her energy brings so much joy to the space, and the friendship between the team is part of what makes Lilla + Rose feel so special.
Baker & Right-Hand GalBret
Bret is a huge help behind the scenes and a big part of the energy that keeps Lilla + Rose running smoothly.
Always willing to jump in wherever needed, Bret brings a fun, easygoing presence that keeps the days lighthearted- even during the busiest moments. From helping with operations to supporting the team however he can, he plays an important role in making everything come together.
The teamwork, laughter, and genuine friendships shared throughout the bakery are a huge part of what makes the environment so special.
Team Member & Everyday Support
Our MVM
Every great bakery has a secret weapon… and ours just happens to be the size of a small car.
The Lilla + Rose mixer has officially earned team-member status at this point. Loud, dramatic, slightly intimidating at first, but absolutely essential to keeping the sourdough magic alive.
If you’ve ever walked into the bakery while dough is mixing, you know the feeling….flour flying, everyone laughing over the sound of the mixer, and somehow controlled chaos turning into fresh bread by the end of it all.
It may not say much, but it works overtime and keeps the team on their toes daily.
Most Valuable MixerAt Lilla + Rose, what we create is only as meaningful as the people behind it.
This team is built on kindness, trust, hard work, and the belief that good food and genuine connection can make people feel at home. Every loaf, every product, and every customer interaction is touched by the people who make this little bakery what it is.
And truly, it takes all of them to keep the magic going.
