Saturday, 6/21/2025: I hadn't been here since last Christmas. I was able to convince a good…read morefriend of mine to accompany today. I'm so glad to return! The grounds were just as beautiful as ever. It was nice to see the birds and dogs strolling about as unofficial, friendly ambassadors. We explored the huge antiques barn with our attached numbered clothes pins, which saved us from having to carry our purchases around. The staff is very astute and kindly takes your purchases to place in a bin with a corresponding number of the clothespin behind the counter. It makes the buying experience so convenient & unburdened. There is so much to see and the staff are so friendly and like to share stories. The owner Marlise is very friendly and engaging. Please read her heartwarming blog on the website to discover the journey it took to get where they are today. She's a great writer! It's a story full of sacrifices, determination, conquering, and perseverance. We then walked out to more vendors outdoors. Many of them were so warm & welcoming. We carried on great conversations with many of them. It was interesting to hear their backstories. All that shopping got us famished and we were in luck that Joselle's Filipino Cuisine food truck was there. We ordered pancit, Bistek, rice, and lumpia. It took a bit but the wait was worth it. So fresh & delicious. Please see my separate review on Joselle's here. There were great bargains to be had both indoors and outdoors. We both spent a pretty penny but it's worth it when you can procure unique gifts from some talented artisans. I always love supporting small businesses. Please take the time to visit the old Betty Crocker estate. I'm posting the schedule; they are opened once a month on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. They also offer tours and various classes and offer services like massages.

I've always heard about this place and that it was only opened once a month. Finally, I had the…read morechance a day my schedule worked with theirs! A friend and I visited on a Friday, knowing there was going to be another storm system coming on Saturday and Sunday (good call!). Scattered clouds made it for a pleasant walk outside checking out some vendors and displayed decor, vintage, antique and modern pieces. There were a couple of drink and food trucks. I did get to try a iced London Fog drink, very delicious! The food truck served Filipino food which I did not get to try. But it smelled delicious. After walking around outside (and purchasing a courting chair within minutes of getting there!) we made our way inside the barn which was furnished with plenty of old and some modern items. The inside is very cramped. I saw a person trying to maneuver a wheelchair at the entrance... I don't think they would be able to enjoy looking through the entire place, a lot of tight corners. So please keep that in mind. I liked how the tables and chairs outside that you can sit at while enjoying a bite or taking a breather is for sale. They are all eclectic. I liked their system of retrieving a letter from a vendor and anything you wanted to purchase they took it and placed it in the section of your letter. You did not have to carry everything around. I would love to come back! This is not a paved ground, nor is the parking area. They only area that is cemented is inside the barn. There are a couple areas that you must watch your footing (they have signs) in the barn as well. Adjacent to the Brick N Barn is the Valley Center Historical Society Site of Historic Interest... the Clark House (1883) Betty Crocker House (1941). Although the home is occupied you can walk on the premises (using your inside voice). There are peacocks (including a white peacock!) turkey's and other birds.

Went during week so not busy. Have heard can get crazy on weekends. LOTS of booths. Huge…read moreVariety of items available Prices in general seem fair. Lots of parking.

So much fun to look in - so many items! Staff is friendly and there are bathrooms. Give yourself at…read moreleast 2 hours to walk through the village. Prices listed on items are cash prices. Will definitely be back!

I absolutely love this Hidden Gem in Escondido. It's especially great around the holidays, and when…read moreyou want to shop Loco. It's the cutest store that sells items from several different people that rent space inside. It has tons of items from antiques, to Furniture, to clothing, to nostalgic candy and everything in between. It's especially nice to go during the holidays, as they have tons of great items for gifting, or decorating. Some of the booths will have sales on their items as well. I've done several articles of clothing from here that I really loved. There is plenty of street parking around, and you can walk to other stores and restaurants just a ways down the street. They have frequent star events where they will offer treats and drinks as well. Check this place out first your holiday shopping, or just all year round. It's definitely unique, and has the most beautiful items inside. I'm sure you will agree once you make a visit.

I love this place! There is SO much to look at, it's impossible to leave here empty handed. They…read morehave everything from gifts, to furniture to antiques! I've found some collector books and some rare items as well. Everything is very reasonably priced as well. The staff is so friendly and on occasion they provide drinks and snacks! Definitely worth a visit.

It has been a while since my last review. I've been back twice and both times the staff are STILL…read morerude. They don't welcome you in or say goodbye when you leave (even after I said "have a good day!" as I left, they just ignored me) and while shopping they follow you around. While this may seem like a bit of a reach, and maybe other have had better experiences, it just feels that if you are youngish, or look young, they just treat you with no respect. As for the selection, while it is large, almost EVERY booth charges way too much for their stuff, which is frankly a lot of junk, but with "vintage" slapped on it to bump up the price. There are some other consignment stores on Grand with both vintage and handmade stuff which are all better priced and actually have nice staff. It's a shame because at one point I felt this store was a cool place to spend a decent amount of time in, but with the staff, and the fact that "vintage" = expensive, I just don't recommend this place at all.

This place is massive. You can find a lot of unique items from different vendors. Prices are…read moreaffordable. Customer service is great. You could easily spend hours here looking through all their items.

Grab Bag Antiques has been here 30 years and at this point is only open a few hours a week…read more Currently Tues and Saturday for 4 hours each. Cash only. Rock bottom prices. Unless something is consignment it is 50%+ cheaper than marked. 2 small rooms. Postcards, glass, ceramics, Knick knacks... fun to look through. If it's open when you go by always worth a peek.

Grab Bag is just a fun place to walk through! Great prices and friendly staff. It's not a big…read moreplace, so it isn't overwhelming but it has a lot of really neat stuff, a "grab bag" if you will, of different things to go through from antique to vintage to homemade. I always find a little something for a birthday or to add to a birthday gift. It's great for teacher's gifts and stocking stuffers at the holidays too. It's my favorite antique shop in Esco and now has regular hours. It's worth a trip out to see what they have in their different booths. And even though it's neat and cute and stylish...it's never snooty or too kitschy. I really like it.

We have a Japanese Geisha Doll in our family collection for years. We wanted to find out more…read moreinformation about her. I contacted other Japanese Antique dealers but did not receive a response. Rue Michelle Antique representative Mr. Lerner, contacted me the same day. Mr. Lerner was able to assist us with an appraisal. We are very delighted with Rue Michelle professionalism and knowledge of antiques on our appraisal. We will contact Rue Michelle Antique, for all future design and antique appraisal's. Thank you Laurie

I highly recommend Rue Michelle for any type of appraisal you need! I had my antique light fixtures…read moreappraised and received top notch service all the way around. Arik is very knowledgeable and a great communicator. He walked me through everything step by step and showed great patience. Go to Rue Michelle if you want to work with genuinely good people who enjoy helping others!