the bardo

A Gallery-Café in Charlottesville, Virginia: surrealist art, Argentine hospitality, & place to gather

Located in downtown Charlottesville, the bardo is where art, hospitality, and community converge. Showcasing the work of internationally celebrated artist Beatrix Ost, the bardo invites guests into a wonderland that encourages reflection, creativity, and connection.

Located within the gallery, Cumbre adds an essential warm and connecting element to the space — offering coffee and fresh baked goods that naturally accompany moments of art, conversation, and reflection.

This collaboration was born from a shared appreciation for craft, community, and experiences that invite people to slow down. As visitors move through exhibitions or attend events, Cumbre’s presence encourages them to stay a little longer, connect more deeply, and enjoy the gallery in a relaxed and welcoming way.

Cumbre Bakery’s offering is intentionally simple yet thoughtful and of the highest quality, designed to enhance the gallery experience with traditional Argentine values. Whether it’s a coffee with a colleague, sharing pastries with a friend, or having a meal as a pause between conversations, our partnership enhances the rhythm of the bardo as a living, shared space.