It's an oasis, a sanctuary of woods, natural gardens, a gentle stream, and everywhere there are…read moreinspirational outdoor sculptures. A place of peace inviting reflection.

Pacem in Terris only open on weekend from May to September. You can park your car on the gravel…read morearea next to railroad. There are 3 areas to explore. Our suggestion is go to the house next to rail road first to set the mood. Frederick Franck's work are stark, crude almost barbaric. His art empathize to human suffering and felt spiritual with some of his art looked like a shrine. He used a lot of nails for his pieces. Wished they have some guide to explain each of the sculpture. We loves this place, it is intimate, peaceful like its name.

Such great variety in offerings and it feels like a warm blanket of love as you experience the…read moreclass! You really learn how to perform new skills and really have lovely conversations at the same time. It is such a happy vibe and the owner is one of the nicest humans I ever met. I recommend signing up to a few classes and have fun!

Carlise has established a welcoming studio space to learn, create and be social. Her instructions…read moremake crafting the most intimidating piece simple. I have taken several of her classes at her studio in Florida as well as the library and senior center. I have explored mediums like felting, that I was never even aware of. Book a class or two! Always something new to learn!!

I came here while visiting Beacon on a day trip and I thought the store was so beautiful. It was…read moreoriginally a firehouse that was transformed into the glass store. It is definitely not a store for children, but they had so much glass merchandise for purchase that was so beautiful as well. They have a glass studio where you can learn how to blow glass. The store was very unique and was very beautiful with all the glass masterpieces I would definitely recommend.

This store is stunning. It feels like you're entering a museum, and it's truly breathtaking to see…read moresuch beautiful, handmade glass products reflecting so many different colors, treatments, techniques, and textures. I love that they allow you to venture into the back of the room to watch glass-blowing demonstrations (and even participate). What a neighborhood gem of a store. Beacon is lucky to have this place!

What a cute little village to just wander into, with various unique shops and getting to know the…read morelocals. Be sure to check out Bruce's Collage Outlet for some hard-to-find items and great prices on jewelry, Peter's Candle shop, and the Lightclub Curiosity Shop for some potions and scented oils, and finally enjoy a coffee break at Valkyrie.

We arrived a little after 10:30am on a Sunday to discover that nothing was open yet. So, we walked…read morearound a bit until things started opening at 11:00am. But, even so, at least 1/3 of the places on the strip never opened at all while we were there for the next 2.5 hours. I grew up near here and remembered a lot of home made craft shops, and some antique stores. But, now a lot of stores are selling "made in china" mass produced wares like you might find at the Hallmark Store. The few shops we enjoyed included the candle maker, a potter on the edge of town, and an antique store.

While Marina exhibits her own work, which is delightful, and showcases the work of other talented…read moreHudson Valley artists, she is also a superb restorer. I brought my Hudson River painting by Thomas Chambers to her after it was damaged in a hurricane. She removed it from the old stretcher, cleaned it to a fresh glow, and reset it prior to my selling it at an art auction.

I loved this place!!! Paint n Sip taken to the next level. I went with a group of work friends. We…read morepicked our project online as instructed ahead of time and it was ready waiting for us at the time of our reservation. They explained everything and helped when we were unsure. There are so many options and the ladies are great!! I couldn't be happier with my finished project. I will definitely be back.

We had an amazing time here! I can't wait to go back again! We were a group of about 10 and came…read morein for a bachelorette party. We had a great experience reinventing and everyone was so helpful!

I was thrilled to find this relatively new quilt store in New York City, which is well worth the…read moretrip. I knew about Victoria Wolfe from YouTube and her books (https://youtu.be/WIML1WOCZG0), but did not realize that she also designs fabrics and templates to make her quilts (https://vfwquilts.com/). The store is small, but beautifully organized. The prices are reasonable. I got a 2 Template Hexagon set for only $15. The clerk was very knowledgeable, and grew up in a hand-Quilting Tennessee family and really knew her products! The store is on the 8th floor of an office building, and recently moved from suite #811 to a bigger location in #803. It is definitely worth the visit .... please join me is supporting small-business owners!

Solids are a really good stash builder and a great buy at this shop. I love that stash bundles are…read moreoffered and I don't have to overthink it. Check out the website. Also, their acrylic templates make short work of repetitive cutting. Love the herringbone and double wedding ring especially.

Luna Parc is a gem! RISD graduate Ricky Boscarino purchased…read morean ordinary looking house and property in Sandyston NJ in 1989. Then, the work and fun began. For the past 36 years, he has been creating Luna Parc. First thing to note is that Ricky still lives and works here, so you cannot simply decide to visit whenever you like. You must check his website and go on specific dates at specific times when he welcomes visitors. We went 10/31/25 and paid $20. each. That is a fee similar to what an art museum might charge. When one visits an art museum, one sees art on the walls or sculptures that one might walk around. At Luna Parc one experiences art that way, but also one is IN the artwork. Sandyston is in a beautiful, remote area of northwest NJ, near Stokes State Forest and Delaware Water Gap. For us, it was an almost 3 hour drive each way. I am not complaining. It was well worth the journey. I do not know what adjectives to use to describe Luna Parc - magical, mystical, wonderful, unique, awesome, spectacular, marvelous, delightful. Really no verbal description or even photographs can do Luna Parc justice. One simply must experience this place! Ricky is an amazing multi-media artist. The house is 11 levels, not 11 storeys tall though because levels stick out of the core in various ways. The 11th is the roof and Ricky cannot build any higher (town code) but he will continue creating inside the house and on the grounds. All I can say is, book a tour and go!

I reserved my ticket a few days before for the tour which is offered a few times a month from March…read moreto October. You pay the $20 for the tour via cash or venmo when you arrive. When I arrived people parked along the side of the road outside the entrance. I didn't know what to expect but I was impressed as soon as I walked in the front gate. I arrived early and we were allowed to walk around the property outside the house. The house is beautiful on the outside. The artist Ricky does a short introduction about his life and his home before letting everyone self tour his home. Ricky was super friendly and approachable to ask questions and tell stories about his life's work. Every room is more beautiful and unique than the next! I will definitely be back to see what other things Ricky adds in the future!