The friendly staff and tour ways perfect for all ages. The info signs along the way helped. We…read moreenjoyed the gift shop and did the gem mining before leaving.

I am a big fan of caves/caverns so when I see one when I am traveling I try to stop if I can…read more While in West Virginia we were fairly close to Lost Word so we made the stop. The grounds are nice and have places to picnic and there are llamas. There is a gift shop and that is where you enter and exit and get your tickets. The caverns are pretty neat. Not super large or difficult to walk. Just be warned that there can be large school groups that could impact your visit.

Mrs. Gloria was so nice and accommodating. Mountain Laurel Creations was recommended by the…read moreconcierge at the Omni. There was a little issue, but the way Mrs. Gloria handled the issue I was fully satisfied. I recommend this florist if you need anything.

I requested a birthday wreath for my dad's grave. Gloria created a beautiful fall themed wreath and…read moreit was absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend this florist to anyone.

Easy 5 stars for this wonderful local five and dime type of store that's been under the same…read moreownership for decades. It's small downtown establishment that packs a punch. Amazing service from the woman who assisted me on gift ideas. They offer so much and have unique VT, UVA & JMU items too! Even children's collegiate branded items. They are beginning to roll out Christmas merchandise now. I totally get why this quaint store has a full five stars on Yelp.

This little gift store is located in the heart of Roanoke's Historic Market Square. I always enjoy…read morelooking at their window displays, which contain many quality items tastefully displayed. Besides being a place where one can find a good variety of beautiful gifts for all occasions, one can also find very nice Virginia and Roanoke City souvenirs, as well as Virginia Tech Hokie Bird and Virginia Cavaliers t-shirts and items. The pink flamingo is the store's logo, which has been opened for over 40 years. Victoria, one of the store's owner, and working there on the the I visited was very nice and helpful in showing me around. For the small space, they have a very nice variety of quality items very well placed all around the store. It's a pleasure just visiting the store, and one will always find something irresistible to have to buy and take home. I would recommend this store to anyone who is around Roanoke Market Square and looking to see a nice variety of good quality items in a small but well used space, and treated with excellent customer service that will make you feel at home while shopping.

I'm jealous of the Lynchburg residents! They get to frequent this eclectic, fascinating shop…read moreregularly! The second you walk in, you are smacked with a kaleidoscope of patterns, textures and colors! The boots department will blow your mind! I've ne r seen such unique one-of-a-kind boots and shoes in all my born days! Yes, they were a pretty penny, but I'm sure the wearer will get oodles if compliments and feel fabulous! I may have to go back for a pair one day! The jewelry and Clothing was one sale the day we went! 50% off. I found a cozy, cool spring sweater, a pair of owl earrings and a pair of sparkly "readers" for bargain prices! Most of the items are brand new, some are gently used, and some are upcycled! For example, I saw this cool handbag: it was made from soda can tops and trimmed with leather. Absolutely fantastic! Much of the jewelry and purses were designed by local artists. You will also find hand painted wine glasses and loads of other gifts ideas in a little alcove towards the back of the shop! Everything about this spectacular shop is royal! Even the dressing rooms will make you feel like a queen! And the owner is a princess! So sweet! Don't miss this boutique while you are in historic Lynchburg!

One of the most beautifully creative gift shop in Roanoke, Sugar Magnolia seems to amaze me every…read moretime I visit it. Today, Black Friday, I was fortunate enough to meet the owners of the place, a husband and wife team who came up with the idea of this store and very successfully have made it come true. The husband deals with the numbers, while the wife is the creative mind and buyer of all the one of a kind interesting gifts displayed in the store. This store has so many categories of gifts that it would be impossible to mention them all in this review, but take a look of the photographs accompanying the review and you will be able to get an idea of them all. After all, it is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Two of the main categories are Chocolates and Ice Cream. I went there today to purchase a box of hand picked chocolates which I myself selected and one of the friendly employees arranged very neatly inside the box. Some other categories of gifts include very lovely, quality Greeting Cards, very nice Souvenirs of the Star City of Roanoke, Stuffed Animals, Magnets with Quotes that touch the heart, Pottery such as mugs, plates, pitchers, cookies jars, and during this special time of the year, Nutcracker, Christmas decorations and ornaments, and other festive items that celebrate the Holiday Season time of the year. There is also an area with Purses, Jewelry, scarfs, soaps, incense, and a diverse variety of other beautiful items, that the wife and co-owner of the store has hand selected on her trips as Buyer. But if all this seems amazing and spectacular, what is even greater are the hand picked and well trained employees of the store. Immediately after you enter the store they make eye contact and greet you with a smile, making you feel comfortable and at home. They help you with any questions you might have and in locating that perfect gift for a family member or a best friend. They serve you that special ice cream behind the counter, for you to enjoy while sitting at one of the small tables or while browsing around the store. The customer service they provide is absolutely amazing, and they are key in providing the ambiance that make this store so special. I highly recommend this store to all. Go in and browse around. Enjoy the beauty of the store and the diverse gift items in stock. I am certain that it won't take long for you to find a gift for that special person in your life, for your best friend, or maybe even a gift to get for yourself.

Great staff, amazing ice cream and adorable shop. My brother and I shared a banana split and my…read moredaughter got some of the chocolate truffles out of the case.

Apple butter is made from canned apple sauce... not fresh apples of many verities like apple butter…read moreis made from..... maple donuts are from frozen donuts and dipped in store bought tub maple flavor... fake ...i suggest Bruce Folks products....

Great little country store. The maple donuts were amazing and have now become a must for whenever I…read morepass by the town.

The Cottage Gate is a lovely boutique gift shop located in the Westlake Town Center in Hardy,…read moreVirginia. I happened to be in the parking lot of this shopping center parking my pearl white Lexus when I saw many soap bubbles flying in the air. Naturally I went looking to see who was holding the bubble wand that was making these enormous amounts of bubbles at a time. I followed the bubbles and they led me to a bird house which seemed to have a motor inside that was producing these bubbles and this bird house was located in front of one of the most beautiful and one-of-a-kind boutique gift shop that I have ever seen. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I was also awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants, businesses, and important landmarks, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And The Cottage Gate located in the WestlakeTown Center in Hardy, Virginia is a perfect example. Inside, I was welcomed by Jennifer Davis, the Director of Operations of the gift shop, a friendly, very elegant, and distinguish-looking lady with a wonderful personality. She graciously introduced herself and explained how this gift shop had been open for over 20 years and that the name of the owner was Lisa Settle. Later on I researched and found out that around three years ago the original owners Twila and Allen Tolley were planning to close the beloved shop or sell it and Lisa and Stan Settle purchased it in order to keep it alive. Lisa had owned a similar retail boutique in Northern Virginia about a decade ago before moving to Smith Mountain Lake, so she was delighted to take over the helm of this well loved shop by the community and visitors to the Smith Mountain Lake area alike. Even though I didn't get to meet the new owner on this occasion, her passion for the shop was present in the air. Her plan to continue the legacy of the original owners but make it her own was quite evident. Some of Lisa's wonderful ideas that have already been implemented and I was able to observe the results has been organizing the merchandise of the shop by categories such as: clothing, jewelry, home decor, gourmet foods, toys, games, unique gifts, seasonal items, and Smith Mountain Lake souvenirs; and placing these in their individual areas within the shop. Another of her great ideas for the future is expanding the Shop's hours of operation. That way they would get the traffic from the moviegoers of the Westlake Cinema next door, before and after showtime, as well of from the Pizza Shop near by, at the same time that it makes it convenient for the community to visit the gift shop. I invite you to view my photographs and video accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the high-quality of their merchandise, at very reasonable prices, and then go give them a visit. I can assure you their extraordinary customer service will not only win you over as a customer but also as a friend.

This place is awesome. If you are going to the movies or Kroger, you should stop by this cute…read morestore. They have kitchen items, party favors and unique gifts.

Love this store ... from the vintage music setting the mood to the throw back pieces. It's a place…read morefilled with nostalgia that reaches right in and grabs your heart. Such a treat.

This shop is absolutely my favorite!!! I love everything about it from the little personal creative…read moretouches, to the history of why they hand every customer a Swedish fish gummy to their incredible smelling candles!! It's definitely a perfect place to find something personal and cute and something that you can't just find at like a target or Walmart.

Fly by this ultra cool shop! The Sparrow's Nest is an eclectic store carrying beautifully designed…read morejewelry, hand bags, home décor and gifts. They stock an impressive array of candles, and the nice guy behind the counter told us that was how the owner started the business! The candles were so successful, they expanded to more unique and interesting items! I love the burlap cutlery bags, and purchased 3 sets! I also picked up a pair of super boho silver and leather earrings that I've gotten tons of compliments on since I've worn them endlessly! I also love the assortment of teas and picked up a couple pouches for my tea time! My friends and I enjoyed the humorous tea towels, cute signs, and and inspiring artwork! We were impressed with the aesthetically designed displays and loved spending time roosting in this nest! If you are in the Staunton area, take a gander! The prices aren't "cheep", but the quality is totally worth it!

Cool metaphysical shop. They have some of the most unique incense I've ever smelled or used. They…read moresmell phenomenal and they burn really cleanly, too. They have a small assortment of crystals- not as extensive as Little Shoppe of Crystal's in Staunton (if you're into crystals I recommend you check that shop out!) or The Green Cauldron in Charlottesville. They have a lot of other hippy & witchy themed pieces as well throughout the shop. While we visited they were also doing Tarot readings. Not sure if this is an everyday thing or was a special occasion type deal. Worth a visit if you're a local or visiting the area!

Absolutely incredible shop! I've become a bit of a metaphysical shop connoisseur over the years and…read moreI have NEVER been to a place that did not sell closed practice products before. I was so beyond impressed and excited when they told me that was purposeful, and, what's more, that they make it a point to sell things made by POC and queer folks. On top of that, they have an amazing array of crystals, including some very unique carvings that were absolutely lovely (like a little toadstool house!), and pretty much everything else you could want from a metaphysical shop, including some handmade incense that I'm burning right now that is delightful. Also, I'm always treated so kindly by everyone there, who've all been an absolute delight to talk to and so helpful. If you like metaphysical shops or even just pretty rocks and nice smells and pretty decor items, you must give this place a visit!