Amazing time going back to the "Walmart of yesteryear"! Fascinating how much history we learnt…read moreabout shopping back in the eaely to mid 1900s long before big box stores took over.

Wandering around Sutter Creek killing some time before dinner, we stumble upon an open house / fund…read moreraiser at the general store. I have walked by it several times and peered in the windows, but it had never been open to go inside. Oh wow. Time had completely stopped here. Every item, every display was just left- dry gods to the right, hardware tools in the back, clothing, and groceries to the left. The General Store was started in 1896 by John Monteverde and son. The elder came to America in 1860 by the way of San Francisco. He came to Sutter Creek in 1861, like many others hoping to strike it rich during the gold rush. Later working as a stone mason. Married and had seven children. He died in 1918. His daughter Mary took over running the store. In October 1971, Mary placed a sign on the door saying the store would be closed a few days. The sign remained for 20 years. The city opened the store in 1992. Now as a museum the full shelves give a glimpse of the past. Even the old ledgers show the good and bad times of Sutter Creek patrons. You'll need to call in advance for a volunteer tour of the store and family history. Or get lucky like we did and catch a day that it was open

We visited here with some family members who lived nearby, and had a very nice time wandering this…read moreold historic town. I just love old fashion shops along wooden walkways. There are quite a few wine tasting rooms that could occupy wine lovers for several days! We enjoyed exploring specialty stores that offered clothing, souvenirs, antiques, ice cream parlor, and even a popular cheese/wine tasting shop. There are restaurants, bars and an old historic hotel. The Sutter Creek Auditorium just happened to have a craft fair while we were there and found ourselves spending lots of money on some inexpensive, quality items. It was a great day for gift shopping as well! That evening we stayed late to see the Sutter Creek Christmas parade that was fun, but consisted mostly of emergency vehicles decorated in Xmas lights which the procession seemed to never end! It started raining and we finally had to head to the parking lot to catch our shuttle. Unfortunately, this event is quite popular and the traffic getting out of this quaint little town was pretty congested and annoying! Eventually, we slowly, but finally made our way back to our point of origin where our car was parked. I would love to return here again, but not during an event or parade!

Not just another quaint old Amador mining town…read more Sutter Creek can be an easy weekend getaway from Reno or Sacramento. This spot feels like a combination of the old west and Napa. A main street with a mix of wooden sidewalks and wine tasting rooms. Small restaurants and cute boutiques. There is a Days Inn at the north end of town, though it's not my favorite and have used it only once. The Handford House Inn, Nancy V says is devine. Several cafes that have you covered from breakfast to dinner. Buffalo Chips is my favorite breakfast spot. Their burger is looking pretty fabulous too. For snacking there's an ice cream parlor, chocolate shop and cheese monger. But what could be better than parking the car, or strolling in from a hotel, and sampling wine from a few of the almost two dozen local tasting rooms. Elegant store fronts, quaint small houses and modern shops, will pour you some of the areas finest reds, a few whites, surprising bubbles and hard to find port styles. If you need a break from sipping, seriously?? Wander off the main street and discover the Knight Foundry, Monteverde General Store Museum, or stroll the Sutter Creek.

Scott, the owner of Blue bus Framing has framed quite a few projects for me. He does great work…read morewith textiles. He is conscientious , a nice guy and is very patient. He works with you to be sure that the finished product is something you are going to be happy with.

Scott framed a few art pieces for us several years ago and I was very happy with the results, so…read morewhen I purchased 2 papyrus pictures in Egypt I wanted him to frame these for us. He did several combinations of mats and frames before we found the perfect combination. The finished pieces turned out better than I imagined. Now I have special art pieces to remember a trip of a lifetime!

I had an absolutely outstanding experience with Adam and Stephen! From start to finish, they made…read morethe entire purchasing process enjoyable, stress-free, and exciting. They were incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable, taking the time to answer all of my questions and making sure I felt confident every step of the way. What impressed me most was how well they listened to what I was looking for. I have a very specific vintage style, and instead of trying to push me toward something else, they worked with me to find options that truly fit my taste and vision. Their attention to detail and genuine desire to help made all the difference. The selection was amazing, with a vast array of options to choose from, and their expertise helped narrow everything down without feeling overwhelming. It's clear that they care about their customers and take pride in providing exceptional service. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and the overall experience. Adam and Stephen went above and beyond, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgeable professionals, outstanding customer service, and a personalized shopping experience. I'll definitely be back in the future!

This place has a very experienced staff and high quality diamonds and jewelry. They specialize in…read morelab grown and natural stones. They were a huge part in making my engagement a very memorable one. I will definitely be back for anniversary bling in the coming years!! They are very well priced in the market and well below retail. Give their knowledgeable staff a call and they will be glad to help.

We've gotten our Christmas tree here in the past. We found this place on the way home last year…read moreafter spending hours at a tree farm looking for the perfect tree. We found ours here, and they gave us a great deal for a 12 footer, so we returned this year. They did not have the species this year that we usually get and they told us we could come back the following week when they got more in. We walked through to see what they had a found one we liked, so tried something new this year. There's a beautiful view at sunset! We will still go to the farms for the experience, but we love the deal with got here! Thank you so much!

This is our second year getting a tree from this lot and we've had such a great experience. Don and…read moreJack are both great! Jack is so knowledgeable about the different kinds of trees and we really appreciated him educating us on how to tell the difference. Don provided great service and cleaned up our tree very nicely. We really appreciated him bringing the tree out to our truck as well.

I don't write many negative reviews but I feel I need to share this one to hopefully help others…read more My father thought he'd purchase a few t-shirts for me here but got a size too small. Tags are still attached, never worn, he has the receipt. I called to ask if I could simply exchange the t-shirts for a size larger but was told due to Covid, they are not doing any exchanges and that once you leave the store the items are yours. I've shopped at many stores during Covid, from large to small and this is the first I've heard of not being able to exchange a never worn item (with receipt) for the exact same item, just different size due to Covid? What a shame.

I discovered this hidden gem of a boutique several years ago when I went to wash my car at Suds in…read moreEl Dorado Hills Town Center. I have been to car washes before that sold knickknacks and greeting cards etc. but never one that has women's clothing and at reasonable prices. In addition to jeans, tops, dresses and casual wear they also have purses, scarves and shoes. Truth be told, there have been several times I have gone there to shop without getting my car washed. For all of the times I have shopped I've never left a review for them but last night I was so impressed I feel compelled to acknowledge their employee. My car was in desperate need of a wash and I arrived at 4:55 even though Suds closes at 5pm they accepted my car. The young lady working there (don't know her name) with a blonde shoulder length bob was wonderful. She knows the inventory of clothes and how each brand fits. She made recommendations and because it was getting so late I didn't want to try on any more clothes so I purchased one pair of jeans trusting her recommendation. I tried everything on today and don't need to make any exchanges. Can't wait till they have their next 50% off sale.

My husband and I have been looking for landscapers to work on our side yard and found many…read morelandscapers at the Home and Garden Show this year. Great landscaping vignettes and lots of photos of each landscaper's work. Hoping to get quotes from 3 different landscape companies soon. The event was really fun. There was a winery offering donations for wine tasting, C G DArie winery in El Dorado County and great live music, which made the day really fun! My neighbors attended to find new flooring for their home and found the event an easy way to find multiple businesses and quotes as well. I definitely recommend going and plan to go next year as well.

Drove from Roseville just to make a stop here. 2nd and 4th Saturdays they have tours. Worth the…read moretrip for sure. It is like going back in time for sure. All original items inside. You will learn all about how one man changed the foundry machining etc world. The docents are very knowledgeable and there are plenty of them if you have any questions. They also have a working blacksmithing area (and you can even sign up for classes) on their website. Also watch the youtube video on their website before going it is 47 min but wow so informative.

Went there with my dad who worked in a similar factory, so I'm clearly biased…read more We loved the tour. It had huge amount of details, working tools and set up. It really showed how it was. In many ways, time had stopped there and it's great for a realistic place like this. The receptionist and the tour guides were fanatics, hands-on dedicated people who never the stories and techniques used. They were very welcoming and great story tellers. The town is nice, too, and has a lot of food options nearby.