I wanted to buy everything in this shop! If you're visiting San Juan Island in Washington State,…read morethis is a must stop!

Beautiful handmade items. Very talented artisans! A great selection of every type of artistry. I…read morelove this store!

I really dig this lovely little gallery, located in one of the coolest middle-of-nowhere towns I've…read moreever stumbled into. I've been to a couple of openings here and had a blast each time. It's about an hour and a half drive north of Seattle, into the beautiful pastoral area of the Skagit River Valley, and well worth that drive for a gallery opening or an artist talk. Smith & Vallee put a lot of emphasis on both paintings and sculpture, particularly from regional artists (and the Skagit Valley area happens to be loaded with great artists, presumably attracted to the great landscapes and light angles, and the arts-friendly communal atmosphere of Bow-Edison). A cozy, intimate gallery + talented local artists + a supportive community = really fun and well-attended gallery openings. It can get pretty packed, which might force you to rubberneck a bit in order to see some of the art, but people are generally kind and relaxed. If it's too crowded for your blood, walk around and check out some of the other neato little shops, restaurants or bars in town and then filter back after a bit. "Town," by the way, is more or less a couple of charming little blocks that look as if you're on the set of a movie.

Their collections are very well-curated and showcase regional talent. The gallery is warm and…read moreinviting, not at all stuffy or snooty. The owners are also furniture and cabinetry makers, mostly working with reclaimed & unique slabs of wood. Their work is beyond compare.

I have wandered into this store more than a few times over the years and I always find little…read moretreasures I can't leave behind. The founder of the store was also a delight to speak with. Definitely worth a visit. Great for gifts and for those with an eye for exotic and beautiful things.

I loved this little place. Wish I had found it before our last full day on the island. Had a…read morelovely, tasty Latte, the staff is so friendly and nice. So many interesting pieces of driftwood art worth buying. Fun little seating areas all about. They had other food items, but we had just had lunch so only ordered the Latte. Definitely worth visiting.

I am crazy confused. How does this place not get written about by every visitor to Orcas??…read more You've seen the driveway entrance to their place from the main highway. Giant, shiny, reflective, metal spinning imploding-then-exploding undulating spikey flower-like moving sculptures. That may be a clunky way of describing it, but I bet you know what I'm talking about now. Going up [their] long driveway, I felt like I was going to somebody's house for a visit. Yowza, I wish I lived here! Nestled at the end of the road, lies a small house, a small studio for the more delicate sculptures and a large "yard" interspersed with moving metal. I didn't take pictures of the studio's sculptures, and frankly, my iPhone photos really don't capture how magnificent the outside moving sculptures are. These larger pieces adorning the meadow, powered by wind and continued momentum are astounding. Some are free-standing, some attached to trees. All are fascinating to watch--I was nearly hypnotized by some of the more complicated ones. Shiny, shiny. If I had $2K - $10K to spend on these, I totally would. They are stunning. Everybody should have one in their yard. You will love it and tell all your friends about this place after seeing it for yourself! Just gorgeous.

I love Anthony's work. He does large pieces as well as wall pieces. Everytime I visit Orcas Island…read moreI make a special visit to his sculpture garden. HIs large items are in the $3K-8K range (I think) and are quite reasonable for what you are getting.

Small sized shop but big selection & service with a heart inside! Fun & unique mementos (t-shirts,…read morehats, etc.) mixed with custom designed quality jewelry. A friendly island experience.

Delightful store with a good collection of jewelry in a broad range of prices. Some are original…read moreworks making them a special souvenir of our visit to Eastsound. We found the proprietor eager to help us find just the right thing...she genuinely cared about our satisfaction.

Huge assortment of home goods, craft goods, jewelry making, crystals and semi-precious stones and…read moremore! The shop has plenty to browse and look everywhere! Walls, floors, ceiling- you can run through the store and miss items! I found a couple of silicone molds to buy and the lady had brand new ones that weren't out on the floor yet- she let me have a look! The were just inventoried & I snagged an additional one. Super friendly staff and I just loved poking around this shop!

This was a great little shop. Very friendly staff and good prices on new and antique items.read more

This is a funky little antique shop situated right in downtown Friday Harbor. Its just a short…read morejaunt uphill from the ferry line, too. The shop is pretty large for a small-town antique shop and contains treasures and trinkets from all over the world. Most of the stuff is old Americana but there's a fair bit of stuff from elsewhere. The prices are all over the place. Some of the stuff is clearly overpriced but if you look closely, you can find some great steals. I didn't buy anything during my visit but a friend bought a Persian-style decorative platter with a beautifully intricate design... and it was only $30. If you have some time to kill after parking in the ferry line, check this place out. Good antique shops are like little museums and this one certainly has plenty of interesting items to scope out.

Do yourself a favor and avoid this shop. Ratty goods at ridiculous prices. Terrible customer…read moreservice. Never been to an antiques dealer who wouldn't even bother to listen to an alternative offer on an item. Let alone one in such poor condition. The woman helping us WOULDN'T EVEN LOOK US IN THE EYES while trying to do business. What a poor experience. Please save yourself the trouble!

I have a serious concern. They took my payment of over $500 for a piece that I wanted to replace…read morefrom the fire that took my entire home (Eaton Fire in CA). The last communication from them is that the print was not being printed because of technology issues and that they would get back to me. I requested a refund and I have not heard back from them. I am feeling that they stole this money.

My favorite destination in Friday Harbor for Northwest Coast Native American and First Nations art…read more I I never visit without buying a piece of jewelry, carving, or silk screen print; so I always make sure I have an allowance. Short of Vancouver, BC, this shop has the best quality and variety I have found. I have always been treated very well, even when my allowance was small. I give Arctic Raven my highest recommendation and I suggest you be sure to visit there on your next visit to San Juan Island. I have no relationship with Arctic Raven Gallery other than being a satisfied customer.