There are places you visit... and then there are places that feel like they've been quietly waiting…read morefor you to find them. Solidago is the latter. The moment you walk in, you can feel it--this isn't just a shop, it's a living, breathing creation. Every shelf, every scent, every thoughtfully placed detail feels intentional and curated with a level of care that's honestly rare to come by these days. If you're drawn to apothecary, the esoteric, the intellectual, the beautifully strange--this place is a dream. Not in a trendy, surface-level way... but in a deep, rooted, soul-nourishing kind of way. And Wade... You can tell this space is a labor of love. Wade hasn't just built a store--he's created an experience. One that honors knowledge, craft, and curiosity. There's a quiet brilliance to it. Nothing feels rushed or mass-produced. It feels studied. Respected. Lived in. You don't just browse here--you linger. You explore. You ask questions. You notice things you didn't expect to notice. It invites you to slow down, to connect, to be present in a way most retail spaces simply don't. It's rare to find a place that feels both intellectually stimulating and energetically grounding at the same time--but somehow, this one does exactly that. San Marcos is lucky to have it. Truly. If you appreciate intention, depth, and beauty in all its forms... go. Take your time. Let yourself get lost in it. Some places you shop at. This one, you experience.

Such a cool shop. Loved the atmosphere and the kind staff. Would absolutely recommend this if…read moreyou're looking for a whimsy apothecary/ book store. Look out for this candle! Smells so good!

Herbs ans Oddities is a cool place to check out for candles and crystals. Herbs and Oddities have…read morea variety of other items as well. Prices are reasonable. Nice place to check out and see all the cool items they have . The staff is very friendly and helpful. Parking is easy to get to.

Cool spot! They have cool whole leaf tea mixes. Among other spices and such. Go into the nearby…read morerooms and it's filled with beautiful crystals,jewelry, books and more.

I used to read tarot cards for the community in this space every Monday. Since it has closed, I can…read morebe found at Triple Six Social on Thursdays and Wake The Dead on Fridays.

From the owner: The Purple Toad Metaphysical store offers an array of dowsing pendulums, magical powders and oils,…read morecandles, incenses and crystals. Find apparal, accessories, jewelry and more... or how about spiritual books books, spellbooks and journals that correspond to the different esoteric knowledge. Oddities like horror Pops, dolls, creature skulls, hydes and much more.

They did a very good job considering we had about 2 weeks to plan our small wedding. She took our…read moresuggestions and helped us create the perfect country with the islands wedding. I only wish our sprays were larger or longer to frame the doorway more but they turned out beautifully! Honestly can't wait to use them again and I know my husband really liked all the flowers too!! Oh and they lasted a full week if not longer so worth it!! Thank you!!

It was an absolute pleasure working with this florist. They altered an arrangement to fit our…read moreneeds. The arrangement came out beautifull. Extremely happy and would highly recommend.

Beautiful stones and helpful staff! This easy to miss shop…read morehas a wonderful selection of crystals and rocks in every form possible. They also have a wonderful selection of incense, oils, statues, singing bowls, and much much more. The staff is friendly, and will help you find what you need. I come here every time I am in San Marcos!

Amazing store with a great selection of crystals and other spiritual/ elemental itemsread more

I love the selection Haley was so helpful…read more I loved the store it was neat and organised and the everything was perfectly priced I will be coming back here again The selection was amazing and wide in variety absolutely loved it y'all need to go here

Went here twice, once for a blanket to be embroidered and another time for a pillow to be…read moreembroidered. The blanket took way longer than expected and was around $30. I show up and look at the blanket, the thickness they used was so small I couldn't see it at all. It was a fluffy blanket but I expected them to at least let me know rather than just acting like it was fine!! The blanket was also melted in some spots from the machine. No refunds, returns, etc. They did not care and did nothing for me. The store owners (Trends and Traditions) agreed with me and took back the blanket but the lady from Stitches and Such said nothing could be done and sent it right back. Then I decided to give them another chance. Mistake number 2 on my part. They had my pillow done on time this time, only spelled wrong! I spelled it out for them multiple times and wrote it down in two places and they had proof of that even after they screwed up. The font was also so tiny and not what I agreed to. So overpriced and when they messed up, the owner said she didn't care that I missed pillow/paddle swap and that it wasn't her fault. She didn't refund anything or help me at all. The worst customer service. Never going back and don't recommend anyone else come here! They just want your money and rush through the orders without attention to detail. Not to mention they're much more expensive than other places. I paid $40 for them to just embroider on my pillowcase and then spell it wrong but it "wasn't their fault." Wish I had nicer things to say!

I got a scarf monogrammed for my mother for Christmas. It came out great. They placed a pin to make…read moresure the location was where I wanted. The girl was very sweet that took my order. I tried to get a hat done a few days later for my dad but it wouldn't have been ready in time for Christmas- which is totally understandable since they looked swamped with orders. I was told my order would be ready by Dec. 22nd and it ended up being ready a few days earlier. It looks great.