North Mountain Arts is a cute little store in an old house with lots of unique goods. Kristen, the…read moreowner, sells jewelry, pottery, fair trade items, unique home decor accessories, local honey, hand cut soaps, and more. She's very nice and helpful! I actually have been taking pottery classes from her in her little studio in the back of the shop. She has two pottery wheels set up, as well as a slab roller. She offers lessons in both wheel and slab, studio rental time, as well as per item kiln firings. I highly recommend this little gem!

If every you wanted a treasure hunt, this is the place to go!! This store is crammed with all sorts…read moreof wonderful things, from fine yarns, locally made preserves, jewelry, fine woodcrafting, pottery, fiber arts, and *so* much more! All I would wish for is a bigger store to browse through and more money to spend there! I always find treasures!

Amazing service, good prices, lots in stock! Always greet you on the way in and everyone is an…read moreartist so great advice for any project!

Small but mighty art store - great selection of materials for drawing, sketching, and painting…read moreincluding a wide variety of paints, paper, brushes, and pens. They even have paint for leather, which can be used for shoes, purses and jackets. Lots of materials for framing as well, including canvas that you can use to stretch to a customized size for your creation. Small number of supplies for fabric arts - just the basics to get started or if you're in a pinch. Prices are reasonable for the city and quality of the materials. Lots of cute gifty items up front too. Stop in here with your kids for a fun side trip when visiting Planet Word!

If you have time, absolutely take a class with Veronica here! Spending time in the studio is so…read morewonderful, since it's a full working artist's studio, and you get to see how everything is made and look at some incredible finished works for inspiration. But the best part is working with the materials yourself--Veronica explained everything clearly and showed us how to cut the glass, and her gentle and friendly demeanor made me feel much more confident in trying something new. My finished piece is stunning, and all of my friends are so impressed at what I made in just a single morning!

This past weekend, my aunt treated me to a birthday surprise where we got to create a stained glass…read morepiece; this particular one was called a hanging garden. First off, let me say about how neat it would be to live and work in this neck of the woods & the grounds are super appealing with all its unique decor. Veronica runs the show here and has such a premier craft workshop. If you enjoy crafting and dream of a craft room in your house, then you visit Frog Valley...you will go home to ask your significant other for a craft house like Veronica. It was easy to set up a time for a 2 hour class, pretty easy to make a day trip to Berkeley Springs from an hour away. We got food before & after and the class was full with 3 people and an assistant. I was nervous for one particular part of my design but a.) it's easy if you don't over think and b.) everyone helps to make it come together. Everyone was so nice, down to earth and it was a pretty chill zone. The temp was comfortable and music was on and afterward there is a chance to shop. Highly recommend and will come back. I wish WISHHHHH we had anything remotely close to this in Cumberland.

The best way to spend an afternoon!!!! I love coming here and getting to paint pottery--I think…read moreit's a really fun gift idea for friends to give them something handmade with love. The workers are super helpful and answer any question you have about making sure your pottery turns out the way you want. It's relaxing and a great way to spend time with friends making something by hand.

What a beautiful art studio, with so many choices for the whole family to choose from. Prices are…read morevery fair! We're so happy with the quality of the pieces, they came out so shiny! Highly recommend this studio, can't wait to come back and paint another project, hard to pick what will be next!

I was invited by a friend to join her for this festival yesterday. I was initially apprehensive…read moreespecially after reading some less than glowing reviews on Facebook but heck, I'm new to the country so I'm going to give almost everything a try (as long as it's within reasonable limits). The drive from Loudon to the festival site was beautiful. I went with low expectations and wanted to check out the food vendors however, the craft exhibitors were pretty interesting too. There were about 18 food trucks and stalls offering a wide variety of festival food. There was BBQ meats, kettle corn, ice cream, Mexican food, Asian food, waffles, espresso-based drinks, pepperoni rolls, butterfly potato, hotdogs, burgers and even an Oktoberfest-themed vendor. I had the Purple Piggy Pulled Pork Sandwich with Purple Mango Slaw, Smoked Mac & Cheese, and Baked Beans (made from scratch and not from a can) from Rolling Smoke Bar-B-Que's food truck. Cooked with wood fire, the tender pulled pork had a lovely smoky flavour. Don't miss the sides at US$4 each for a small portion. Though I've never been a fan of baked beans (scarred for life by canned beans), these were excellently smoky, sweet with maple syrup and was in all, a game changer. There are tons of food samples from dips to chips to slushies to coffee and wine (bring your ID) so you can get an idea of what you're buying. I didn't think I'd wind up buying anything but soon found myself buying quite a few soup kits, herbs, Chai tea, 3 bottles of wine and a handcrafted hardwood coin bank with an antique post office box door. The fair's on this weekend from 10 am to 5 pm. PS: Most of the vendors accept credit cards but bring cash as some only accept cash.

The Mountain Heritage Festival is an outdoor fall craft festival that takes place during three days…read moreeach September near Harper's Ferry. Besides crafts, there are fine arts vendors, music, wine, and food. Craft festivals are NOT my thing but I was invited on an outing and decided to try something new and I was not disappointed. Overview and Vendor Examples: There were close to 200 vendors onsite situated under large tents. Vendors sold items such as art glass, baskets, candles, bath and body products, clothing and accessories, dolls, dried flowers, furniture, jewelry, kitchen accessories, leather, metal, musical instruments, knives, photography, pottery, toys, etc. Some of my favorite non-food vendors were Forest Flower Jewelry which sold beautiful hand pressed flower necklaces, bracelets, etc. I also liked smelling all of the candle scents from the Pennsylvania Soy Candle Company. They went all out and transported a store full of candles to the festival. They had a large variety of scents such as Maple Bacon, Reindeer Poo, Nutty Taffy Apple, etc. There were lots of homemade soaps and lotions to choose from at various vendors as well. I did not intend to purchase anything but I bought a small bud vase, a pearl necklace, and three wine frappes. Food and Drink Samples/Vendors: At the end of the row of tents (or at the beginning if you wanted to start in a different direction), there are some great food and drink samples. I will mention a few favorites. A coffee vendor called Snookie Snookerwitz had vats of coffee and hot chocolate samples with flavors such as cinnamon hot cocoa (delish!), mint cocoa, hazelnut mocha, snickerdoodle latte, etc. Their station was really clean and inviting and the cocoa was great, albeit sugar laden. Meadowcroft Farm displayed a large array of relishes, pickles, salsas, pepper jellies, and jams. Their onion relish was really great. They had interesting items such as cinnamon pickles and cherry pecan jalapeño pepper jelly. One of the most popular vendors was Nectar of the Vine which served samples of mango and pomegranate wine slushies, or frappes as they like to call 'em. The pomegranate slushy was fantastic! I purchased several bags of the mix in various flavors (watermelon, pomegranate, and sangria). The bags were flying off the tables! The other food vendors provided samples of roasted nuts, dips and spreads, jams, syrups and a variety of sauces. You can look up any of these vendors via their website. Good to Know: You can consume wine samples on the grounds, but actual consumption of alcohol is prohibited on the grounds. Parking is attendant-guided, grass parking. Admission cost is $6- $7. The festival is opened daily from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. I visited on a Friday and it was perfect. It was likely much more crowded on the weekend. I had plenty of space to move about and was not overwhelmed by the crowds except at one clothing station. The vendors were low pressure and did not push their items. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Many of the items are expensive. Plan a budget ahead of time. Even expensive items tend to look less expensive the longer you are browsing. Pack a lunch if you are trying to eat healthy. Food vendors are onsite but they serve items such as ice cream, fries, deep fried vegetables, and burgers. Bring a backpack. Do not try to carry a heavy purse all day. Wear comfortable shoes Bring sunscreen Restrooms are Porta-A-Potties only

Besides being a friendly store they bring in machine educators that are extremely knowledgeable…read more The owner's provide lunch. As the customer you leave with a new appreation for your machine purchase, a full belly and new friends. So it's a win

Quite Possibly the friendliest quilt shop in existence. Since I visit my daughter in northwest…read moreVirginia often, I decided to do a shop-hop of the quilt stores within an hour or two's radius. I made it up to Stitch-N-Time and I am so glad I did. Friendly, helpful, well-stocked--all the things! The ladies taking a class reflected a relaxed, content atmosphere...creative and enjoyable. One feels valued and welcomed. The store features Bernina and Baby Loc machines, and a host of long-arms and furniture and accessories as well as some patterns. The fabric selection is not huge, but they carry nice flannel and a lot of batik. The examples hung for display are gorgeous! This was by far my favorite shop!

One of the best metaphysical stores I have visited in DMV area and Shenandoah. The store is located…read moreby Shenandoah National Park and has a vast card & tarot card selection. This place is definitely worth checking out. Excellent jewelry and incense displays. Love their water fountain area. They even have a small Native American Indian display of items to buy. I bought some Tibetan quartz and giant cards there on my last visit.

My son and I were just here and he demanded I leave an excellent review. He got a bowl lesson and…read moreloved looking around. The staff were lovely answering his questions and showing him things. All the thumbs up.

This is a new shop in the area. The owner was very friendly and helped me find the items I was…read morelooking for. She has a lot of nice samples showcasing the fabrics and patterns that are available.

I'm pretty certain I found my new friend circle here! What an amazing little shop! The place is…read morefilled with different brands & styles of fabrics. The ladies working were amazing! They were helpful, friendly, & very knowledgeable! It's been years since I sewed & I see myself picking it back up & hanging out here for classes! 5 star rating & I'll be back again & again!

Such a good, local, rock shop. The price range is super accessible. Small, quality, tumbles are…read more2-5$ and there's larger Raw minerals that range from 15-thousands. There's really something for everyone here and I really appreciate that in a rock shop. My fiancé was super excited about the fossils and dinosaur bone!

The owner, Richard, is so nice, we've formed a friendship over our mutual love of gemstones and…read morecrystals, despite him being old enough to be my dad. He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Kids can see geodes cracked in shop (after they buy them, of course!) and there's always a nice selection of natural specimens at all price points. The owner travels to gem and fossil shows all over the country to pick things out for the store!