I sculpt exclusively in alabaster and heard this was the only place in the country to get pure…read morewhite stone, so I have been dreaming of coming here almost ten years. When I called the guy who runs the place (Stan) seemed uncharacteristically irritable for someone it sales, but I wrote it off hoping I just caught him in the middle of a project. His curtness regarding my questions and brushing off my excitement weren't going to stop me from seeing his place and buying some new stone for my projects. When I could not find his place using the Yelp map I called and he was again curt, as if he got that all the time and was irritated that we simple folk weren't smarter. FYI, there is no fixed sign for this place. Just a canvas banner under the porch eaves of an abandoned building that is not noticeable in any way. The business does not face the street, and instead sits behind others that you have to drive down a bit of a gravel/dirt road to get to. Then it is actually not a retail sort of place, it's more a lean-to shelter with a bunch of dark pink alabaster chunks laying on the ground outside it in piles and on one shelf in the back. It seems he breaks off what he needs (by smashing it onto the ground?) and then saws it into whatever size is asked for. I had imagined neat rows of cylinders or organized displays of broken stone sorted by size, but this was like someone's backyard hobby in a very rustic and not charming sort of way. There were no options other than the dark pink stuff that obviously came from one mine. When I mentioned I was there for pure white stone (as I had said on the phone also) he walked over to a dump pile and started rummaging around for the least dark chunks he could find. I said no, I really need white, and he turned it over to show me the side that was more white than the others. I was sort of in shock, because he had to have known the minute I started carving that exterior white would have gone completely away. It was as if I said no I didn't want a junkyard car I wanted a new one, and he took me around to the backside of the junk car to show me the bumper that wasn't damaged. Really? Could he be in the alabaster business this long and not know that he was trying to sell me something bunk, or was it he thought me a simple woman? I got the distinct feeling it was the latter. Thankfully, his irritability over the phone (quashing my long-awaited hopes) made me aware that if I did not like him in person I had permission to walk away and not buy anything. So, I did just that.

Stan is very helpful in finding what you want. You get to dig around and find some nice pieces…read more They mostly have pink, but if you search more you can find some gray and white. Good quality alabaster harvested straight out of a private Colorado mine.

Although I am not really into the new age idea this place would be perfect if you live in Fort…read moreCollins and have these beliefs and/or interests. They have great books, clothes, and gift items as well as events from time to time.

This has become a new favorite cozy store - I love that they bring in products from other…read moreartists/vendors and have such a wide variety of great things to buy all from plants to dog treats. Kind service from the owners - will be stopping by whenever I can. I'll definitely be needing another mug

I miss this place so much. The building is an old auto repair shop which looks to have been built…read morein the early 1900s. Everyone and anyone can place items up for sale. In the back of the building are rows of very old theater chairs facing towards what looks to be a judges stand. The items for sale are usually in soda flats or fruit boxes. The boxes are stacked on or below tables that are attached to rolling platforms. Large items like bikes or washing machines are stored in an area to the right of the stage. One by one a table is rolled to the front and the auctioneers helpers try their best to identify the item. There is no way for me to type what this place sounds like. The auctioneer is yelling gibberish numbers and multiple helpers yell "YEP" when someone raises their hand. It is a family run business and has not changed much in the many years they have operated. The father was the best auctioneer but since around 1996 his son has taken over. You could find literally anything for sale at this place. Make sure to register ahead of time because you cant buy without a buyers number!

Smelkers Auction in Wellington Colorado is such a trip, They sell just about anything and…read moreeverything you can imagine. The reason items change so much is that locals use it as a clearing house for there unwanted or excess items along with estate closeouts and storage unit sell outs. The mixture is ever changing so you never know for sure what you might find. From Coin collections to Whale Baleen you can find it all. My father is a big tools collector and always seems to find a tool he can't live without and my girlfriend found some mahogany furniture that was off the charts beautiful...My bread maker and Oster mixer were also purchased here... My husband found a beautiful set of cabinets for our guest apartment and there always seems to be a few big items outside. So if you happen to be in the neighborhood on a Friday night stop on in and check it out. Treasures await and you will certainly have a chance to see some stuff...There are some restaurants in town too so come check in for your Auction ( bidding) number, go dine then attend what the locals call - "a-regular deal" it starts @ 6:30 PM every Friday night. Be sure to tell Curtis (owner/auctioneer) I sent ya it might get ya front row seat...HA HA - not really.

Highly Recommend!! Farm Fusion in the Kitchen is a FABULOUS…read moreadventure! Dawn is extremely talented. Her garden, right next to the kitchen, is STUNNING. As an experienced classroom teacher, she meets each guest where they are in the learning process. Yay for Farm to Table!

Just did our first cooking class last night with Dawn; she was amazing! We made the winter ravioli;…read moremade everything from scratch; learned a lot, she is very knowledgeable and talented; it was soo much fun! Can't wait for our next cooking class. It was a Christmas gift from my sister, best present ever! :) Thank you! Lisa Green

The store is getting better and better everyday. The new management is running the store like it…read moreshould be run and they are getting the store back into shape. The store is a life saver for those of us who live here. Prices are same as in Ft Collins without the drive.

This place is pretty amazing. They have just about anything you would expect from a small town…read morehardware store. I remember a few years back when they were in their original building. When Ace took over and added on, I could hardly believe that they would be able to stay in business, but they do. It seems like I go there every day !

Amazing, I highly recommend renting a kit through Kelly for your test! She has everything you need…read morefor the test, plus I also took her class, which was worth the extra money. You will feel prepared and have the peace of mind ķnowing that all implements that are required for any variation of the test are provided.

Kelly from Colorado Kit Co. verbally yelled at me on the phone, in addition to having left…read morecondescending and harassing voice mails, text messages, and emails. Kelly from Colorado Kit Company threatened to keep and commandeer my deposit (nearly $100 dollars with tax and shipping even though you have to pick it up yourself) in addition to forcing the entire cost (valued at over $210, in her opinion) of the kit to my credit card because I could not return her kit within her required 24 hour window due to a winter storm blizzard here in Colorado last winter in 2016 that left roads hazardous and deadly to commute in for over 72 hours. After having returned the kit, Kelly from Colorado Kit Co. continued to harass me because her kit was lacking a total of two or three hair clips, 4 duck bill clips, one empty 2oz plastic bottle, and one miniature spray bottle. All of which retail for one single dollar at any retail store, even though Kelly from the Colorado Kit Co threatened, again, to charge me for the cost of the entire kit (over $210 plus shipping plus tax.) The kit is filled with low grade items that any cosmetologist, Esthetician, barber, or hairstylist, should already have an abundance of either at beauty school, in their own professional kit, or from their peers and cohorts. It's a 50/50 shot you'll need it again to re-take the exam, in all reality, and Colorado Kit Co charges $50 plus tax plus shipping for a refill for any exam re-takes. Do yourself a favor and make your own kit since it costs much much less than a rental and so you know it during the state boards, front to back, inside and out.

Looking for fantastic products and even a relationship with the boss? This is the place to go. Me…read moreand my buddy got into doing hookah together and having a blast. The source of our fun was here! Leo and others became buddies of ours making the experience in store even better. I highly recommend coming here for anything.