They are such an amazing place to visit. So many special different items to get for yourself, or a…read moregift. All the local artists contributions make it amazing. Lots to look at everywhere you look, take your time so you don't miss something unique and hidden! Good value and service. Something for everyone. Soaps, jewelry, treats, embroidered items, candles, plants, clothes, and then some.

This store is amazing! I stopped to get my sister a birthday gift. I found that, plus my brothers…read moreChristmas present, and amazing things for me I wouldn't find somewhere else. The collection is so vast and unique, it's a must stop! The front door is on the left, not where it might normally be up front. When you enter, it doesn't feel overwhelming until you realize there are two extra rooms. There is an order when you realize things lead into like objects - all the chocolate bars are together, jewelry is in the same area, etc. They have these adorable necklaces with honeycomb and wee bees on them. Actual honey, of course. Stones for meditation and pots for flower keeping. Crazy cat clocks for fun!

One of my favorite places to shop! So many great local artist items and a great selection of…read morecrystals and jewelry to choose from. Christina is amazing (owner).. She always has great gift ideas for whomever you are shopping for. If she doesn't have it in stock, she will go out of her way to look for it and order it for you. Not sure what happened to the last reviews experience, but please don't let that deter you from going in and checking it out yourself. I hope she voiced her disappointment to the owner.. That would be the only way she would know how to fix the problem..

The people that read cards have been trained and they really don't know what the heck they're…read moretalking about. They refer to books. They use pendulums that actually they make sway.

I do not understand the science behind Reiki. And I was skeptical (but open) about trying something…read morenew when I visited Alyssa at Herbs Love and Yoga today. And I'm so glad I did! During the session I felt 'something' but the real metamorphosis was when I stood up - less achy, less angsty, lighter perhaps, definitely better - I cannot explain how the energy exchange works but it does -- I wholeheartedly recommend signing up for a Reiki session with Alyssa :)

From the owner: Herbs Love + Yoga makes small-batch custom-blend herbal teas, tinctures, elixirs, and body…read moreproducts. In addition to our retail space, we offer weekly herbal medicine workshops, yoga classes, herbal consultations, and reiki sessions.

I love artisan products, witchy stuff and stones and all of that. Stopped by because I was in the…read morearea but I will never go to this store again. I went with my husband and as soon as we came in, one of the women asked if we needed help and started hovering and acting like she was arranging stuff, she was just watching like if were to steal something. My husband felt so uncomfortable that he went back to car , I stayed, then the woman went to the back of the store and then left the store. Maybe she finished her shift. I saw a few interesting things at the store, there's artisan soaps but they are scented with artificial fragrances not essential oils, you can tell by the smell, that was a turn off for me. In summary, the experience wasn't good, so I will not visit again.

Great friendly professional staff and selection of gifts. I have Been going there for decades…read moresince their old location nr 4 corners. My son had his 5th birthday party digging for "gold" and having pizza w friends and family @ his birthday in 1992!!

Feb 2022 and readings happening in the lovely shungite room which is truly a special place. That…read morespace deserves 5 stars on its own. In the readings, it's not uncommon for Jesus or Mother Mary to come through, which they did for my reading. But, and this is a big but, if you have a lovely protected shungite room with some of the highest vibrating beings on the planet coming thru, wouldn't you kinda think they'd protect you and you wouldn't need to wear your mask? That dichotomy and disconnect between energy, vibration and fear doesn't really work for me. Hence, my prior review remains the same that this is a Spirit Lite sort of place...which there is nothing wrong with whatsoever because everyone needs a place to start. It is my deepest desire and wish that one owner would step out of her fear and into the truth and light and knowing that one's own field can protect you from bullets - think of Neo in the Matrix - and you do not need to sit around in masked fear. Regardless, I always find something here, like the moon calendar I needed, and am grateful they do exist. But being a conscious empath walking into fear porn where there should not be fear porn remains super hard. The feather wall hangings currently for sale are especially lovely. And, more often than not I buy larger crystals here I am very pleased with.

Some things can be pricey, but it's a lovely little gift shop with some unique things and the…read moreemployees are always very sweet

I'm so glad my friend and I came here today! It was recommended and so we figured we would check it…read moreout. You walk in and it's so colorful, and cute! There's a little bit of everything in the store from books, to Oils, to incense, oracle cards and crystals! Prices are reasonable. The owner is so welcoming, pleasant and sweet! Very helpful for sure! Readings are also offered at the store as well. Also, If there is something that you saw but they are out of stock, let the owner know and she will be more than happy to assist and get it in . Great store , great owner, great everything! We will be back!

I stopped in on a recent Sunday with a friend. The store is on a corner, with a small parking lot…read morenext to it. It's small, but there's a little bit of everything! Large incense selection and a variety of crystals. The owner was really friendly and enthusiastically answered some questions and made suggestions. The store had a great energy, and I'm happy to have a place like this to pop into so close to my home!

It is refreshingly rare not only to find a shoppe that caters to the modern day Witch-but this is…read morethe ONLY store I have come across in CT never mind (upstate) NY that features an actual APOCATHARY! Yes, that's right...glass canisters sitting on shelves full of powerful herbs for making spell / mojo bags, talismans,potions and the like. HP Donna will be happy to guide & provide advice should you require it (as she has done for me twice now). Effifgy is a beautifully decorated shoppe specalizing in items you won't find readily anywhere else-from gorgeous hand carved staffs, books, candles, incense, an amazing array of stones and various altar decor to beautiful jewelry to beeswax poppets,this is my one-stop shoppe in all of CT to date. Did I also mention they have classes and lectures with authors such as Raven & Stephanie Grimassi? Visit their website for the latest list of events. UPDATE 5/2/17. Be sure to call before you visit. They keep erratic hours, which you probably won't know about unless you are on the email list. They still don't have a Facebook page.

My intent in writing this is to allow (especially young) women and men seeking spiritual direction…read moreto be informed that this store is not a safe space. This is my first Yelp review. I have visited Effigy twice in 2025 as a witch and lover of the unknown natural; my gut feeling on both occasions was that something wasn't right. Beyond the item prices being unmindfully high, In light of reading many other 1* Yelp reviews, I can deduce that Mark (the working owner of this shop) has made poor choices that damaged people (including degrading women) using the Craft as a front to justify this bad behavior. It's my belief that witches of all kinds should practice honoring the dignity of all beings and it seems Mark has failed to do this regardless of his spiritual teaching accreditations. I find this reported behavior egotistical, nauseating, and abhorrent. Although I'm sure this individual has many committed friends in this scene, he needs to be aware that this behavior leaves a soiled trail.

Byrd's is one of our favorite bookstores in the country. (Our absolute favorites are specialty…read morebookstores in Manhattan. You do have visit those if you want art monographs, theory, specific history topics, or rare books.) But Byrd's is our favorite bookstore, so far, in Connecticut. Though small, and therefore somewhat limited, it has a particularly good youth fiction selection (fantasy, etc.,) a solid selection of other fiction, some nicely chosen poetry, and even academic writings. What makes the trip extra fun is that the shop employs people who love books and can talk about books knowledgeably. That brings service to the forefront: There's a difference in dealing with people who want to engage you about the content in books versus those who merely want to sell books (as if books were potatoes or tee-shirts.) So the trip to Byrd's is always illuminating and social. We value both the inventory and the people at Byrd's. Good book people are a valuable and endangered class.

Incredibly friendly staff and great selection. If you're looking to support a local business and…read moreyou need books, definitely come here.

Such a cute little shop. Drove 45 / 50 min to get here to check it out. The store was nice ,…read moreinviting clean and bright with lovely pieces of crystals. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Treated my self to a lovely scented rose crystal candle and Palo Santo oil for my diffuser. For the candle, the owner added instructions on how to burn it and cut the wick off to prevent any issues burning it. Prices are a little on the higher side. But it's nice to check out if your looking for for gift and maybe order online next time! Definitely cute things!

Beautiful store. Lots of variety and different stones both natural or polished and lots of…read moredifferent gifts items. We thought we would just spend a little while in the store but ended up staying quite some time taking it all in. Nice packaging, great store to buy something for yourself or to find a unique gift.

I love this place!! The owner & his wife are so welcoming. The inside is so nicely decorated and…read morecozy. It is a lot roomy then it looks. They have a nice variety of merchandise.