Before driving to experience Greenhouse Crafts, beware that the times posted on their website are…read morenot accurate. My daughter, grandson and I drove from Linville to Greenhouse Crafts Shop only to be told it was closed Sunday at 1:00 instead of the 3:30 we read on the internet. There was another couple who expressed the same disappointment and also had driven miles to the Shop. We decided it is best to call before starting to drive to make sure the Shop is open.

Our granddaughter says Greenhouse Crafts is her favorite store when she comes to visit, and I…read moreagree. Owned and run by the multi-talented Joanie (the artist) and Michael (the musician) Bell, Greenhouse is filled with unique, beautiful, and fun gifts. There's also a great selection of cards and jams and jellies. Open every day from mid-April through Christmas Eve, Greenhouse is a wonderful shop. If you're lucky, you might hear Michael playing the dulcimer.

Interesting items / love supporting local artists. This is a wonderful place to find gifts.read more

Adorable shop! I purchased a beautiful pair of beaded earrings. I will return the next visit to…read moreBoone

Been coming here for a few years now, we love visiting the area and stopping in for a moon pie and…read morea spicy ginger ale or cream soda!!!! There's so much to look at here, the property itself is stunning and surrounded by amazing nature, the staff are all warm and friendly, and you could spend literally hours here perusing the shelves. There's good old fashioned candy, popcorn, snacks, there's Valle Crucis souvenirs to bring home. It's never felt like a tourist trap, it's always felt very warm, country, and welcoming. The building itself is so old and stunning! The creamy floors and woodsy smells, it's always a treat to come here and there's so much to look at and buy. There's even a Christmas shop upstairs year round, where you can stock up on goodies ahead of time for Christmas. I'd say the value is pretty good, depending on what you're buying. Snacks, drinks, candy are all very affordable, but the souvenir and brand name products of course are higher up in price, which is to be expected. All in all, a wonderful place to stop by to grab a treat or bring home some gifts for family and friends. Highly recommend!!!

We have been to several Mast General Stores in various locations and knew the original store was…read morelocated on our weekend travels. We like Mast and always enjoy the products and atmosphere. We drove on our road trip to Johnson City, Tennessee from our home near Winston-Salem. It was getting late so we noted the location and decided to stop on our return trip home when we anticipated we would have more time. We arrived in the early afternoon of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and after following the line of cars to the back parking lot, we were amazed to see how many people were there! The small front parking area was full and the much larger rear parking lot was almost full. We did not think it was possible that everyone was visiting the general store, partly because it looks much smaller from the outside. As we walked toward the rear porch entrance, there was a Boy Scout Troop making kettle corn with a large kettle, butter, sugar, salt and corn and stirring it with a big paddle. It smelled delicious and we knew we needed to buy some on our way back to the car. After entering the building, we could see the entire parking lot contained all those people inside the general store, it was very busy but it appeared they had an adequate amount of employees. Mast features outdoor gear, home decor, knives, shoes, clothing, gift related items and food. They also have a large barrel candy area. We picked up a few things we felt we could not live without. On our way out, we purchased a bag of the kettle corn from the Boy Scouts and enjoyed munching on it while also supporting a good cause. It was so delicious with the combination of butter and sugar. A definite treat that we hadn't eaten in a long time. The original store is a must stop if you are driving through the area. We also recommend stopping at any of their other locations as well. They have many items you may not find elsewhere.

This is a nice little boutique just off Main Street selling a variety of handmade items. On a…read morerecent visit, I bought some earrings, a necklace, and a pottery olive oil keeper. The also have artwork, wooden pens, and soaps/lotions. The prices are what you would expect in Blowing Rock, but regardless, I was happy with my purchases. I'll definitely be back!

Cute little shop with beautiful handmade items. Prices are reasonable and items are great quality…read more Bought a beautiful cheese board handmade close by in the area. They gave a paper with instructions on how to care and clean. Very sweet people. Will come again!

Syndi and Renee are two of the most genuinely kind and friendly people you'll ever meet. Their…read morelittle shop is full to the brim with creativite art of all kinds, from their hand painted barn quilts to photography, pressed flower art, soaps, hand turned wood bowls and dishes, wood artwork benches and hangings, ceramics, stained glass sun catchers, lap quilts, jewelry, hand made knives and more. All by local artists. The warmth and welcoming feel of this shop always makes me go back for more.

This is the cutest consignment shop and it is run by senior citizens. We came in on a Friday, and…read morehad the pleasure of meeting Mrs Betty S. She was the sweetest lady (I really mean the sweetest) and we spent more time talking then I did shopping. She was knowledgeable about the items in the shop and walked around with us to show things she thought we would like. There jewelry collection is very impressive and there back was clothing collection is full of hidden gems. If I could give this store, more stars, I would.

I am so happy we went in here. I wasn't sure what to expect - I was thinking more semi-museum, part…read moreinfo center with a few pieces from local artists for sale. But, it was packed with unique, locally made art goods (95% Asheville artists, 5% Tennessee/Kentucky they say) that were awesome AND affordable. Pottery, wood carvings, textiles, Christmas ornaments, cookware, glass art, paintings, and more. I liked most everything I saw, and again, it was artistry that wouldn't break your bank. The customer service was so friendly, and the nice lady working really wanted to connect with us, and also tell more about the artists who made some of the different art. Informative, funny, kind - she was great. I would recommend this to EVERY Asheville tourist looking for something unique to take home, rather than junky trinkets made in China that you can find in every American gift shop.

It's got very pretty art and we enjoyed our visit. The art they sell is extremely expensive.read more

Enjoyed this place. Lots of fun decorations. The place is huge. Has all kinds of craft…read moresupplies.

Pottery, home decor, fabric, silk flowers, etc. The ladies were really liking this place. Check out…read moreRoscoe the dog, behind the counter. He came walking through the parking lot, and went to the front door, and a lady opened the door, and said, "Hello Roscoe", and Roscoe went behind the counter to lay on his blanket.