An absolute gem we somehow never knew existed. Lovely owners, amazing Christmas decor, crafts and…read moregifts. Can't wait to return again and again!

This is a great place to go .It is in an old barn and at one time housed cows and had an apple room…read morewhere cider was made and apples were sold . The bigger section of the barn has 6rooms plus little nooks decorated for the Holiday season. It is located on route 169 in Woodstock Ct. Stop by and say hello to Jay and just enjoy the experience.

The building and surrounding grounds are all very nicely done, the store itself is nicely laid out…read moreas well. The candles come in all sizes and fragrances imaginable, so there are endless options to choose from. While the quality of the candles is certainly there, the price is reflective of that. Although they do have occasional sales, I personally find them to be generally high priced, but I'm sure there are other people that find their prices to be okay. That said, I do recommend stopping in for the experience and judging for yourself. There is plenty of parking, handicapped accessable and it has clean public restrooms. If you found this review helpful, please tap the thumbs up to let me know. Thanks!

What can I say? Five weeks before Christmas and the office is doing Secret Satan, oops Freudian…read moreslip... Secret Santa. The name I drew (again) asked for candles and since I'm 2800 miles from home I made the trek to Bernsrdston to see if I could score some something different from the offerings back in Nevada. The helpful and courteous staff was right there when I needed assistance. Lord of scents and styles for your candle shopping. Seriously, check out the clearance area. I was blown away by the great prices! I knocked out my Christmas shopping in one stop. Highly recommended.

I have been shopping Cottage Melts online for going on two years and have watched the evolution to…read moretheir brick and mortar location with great excitement. Not only are their melts long lasting, they create some of the best scent combinations of any company I have found. Their dedication to creating quality products and excellent customer service has made me a life long customer and fan. I love their melts, candles, lotions and car diffusers to the point I almost exclusively gift from their shop for holidays. When creating their store they have been incredibly intentional in curating a space that not only will showcase their growing range of products but has also given opportunity to other small, local businesses to sell their products. This commitment to their new community and giving space to help others succeed is incredibly admirable. Definitely worth a drive to see them - smell their products in person - and I promise you will fall in love with Cottage Melts too!

Wonderful assortment of items at a variety of price points. Beautiful space with friendly people.read more

This is a small shop with an 'outlet' attached. Not sure if the outlet sells irregular candles or…read moreretired scents. They also do personalized candles, which I find are always a hit for $5 extra. You just scan a QR code and upload a picture(s) from your phone and the shoppe worker does the rest! The staff here is very helpful and go out of their way to help you in whatever way you need. I bought 4 candles and had them all personalized. The label machine was just a tad off and the person who helped me spent the time to make 3 of the same labels, until they were just right! The candles look perfect because of the extra time she spent vs. using the first labels with small lines on the side. Great customer service! The store is clean and easy to browse. The selection isn't fantastic ... it's what you'd find in your average mall Yankee candle. I try not to light too many of these because they are made with Parafin wax, which is one of the least clean-burning waxes. However, once a year I get them as gifts because people like the scents and the personalized photo labels make a great impression. The staff are wonderful here ... from the manager to the workers ... and would make me come back because you feel welcome and catered to. It's worth a trip to Sturbridge if you happen to be on the Mass Pike or 84 passing by. There are plenty of nice restaurants in this town as well.

On a trip through Sturbridge, Writer Friend "suggested" we stop, since she's a fan of Yankee…read moreCandle. We started in the outlet, because that's what one does, and I passed the time while she smelled every candle by playing with my phone. She eventually found a few items and we headed over to the main store. This was a quick trip. While there was a larger selection of scents, it was pretty much the same as the outlet, but with friendlier staff, and there was nothing else she could find. Because they change scents seasonally, it's someplace to visit often. Luckily, there's one closer to where I live, so visiting this location would be done when I'm in the area.

This is a destination in itself and definitely worth making the trip for, especially if you have…read morekids. There are so many activities that you can easily spend a few hours here. We visited during their "Christmas in July" event, so Santa was there, which the kids loved. There's a sand play area, a kids' toy section, a Christmas area, scents, fudge, ice cream, pizza, an animatronic show with seating, Build-A-Bear, ornaments, and flowers everywhere you look. There really is something for everyone. Just know that pretty much everything here is expensive. We usually treat it more as a place to walk around and enjoy the atmosphere rather than shop. Even without buying much, it's still a fun experience. The whole place has a fun, festive atmosphere and is easy to wander around. The only thing that surprised me was how many grouchy people we ran into. Come on people, you're surrounded by flowers, ice cream, and Christmas decorations in July. Crack a smile and enjoy yourselves. Overall, this is a wonderful place for families and one I'd happily come back to.

I will say, this is an experience that you should visit if you're in the area. Also a great place…read moreto buy gifts because they have everything and anything for all people. I would imagine this place would be HELL if you dropped a tab of acid because there are so many hidden rooms that are extremely detailed, such as the christmas area. There's animatronics (I'll leave it at that) in the, what feels like, food court area. It's very nostalgic to a mall, serving food, fudge, and drinks with a huge seating area. There's a build a bear, make your own candles, and even a sand area! It's a fun little trip and the outside garden area is very peaceful. The bricks on the floor include employees of 10+ years on them, which I thought was thoughtful.

From the moment you walk in, The Robin's Nest feels warm, welcoming, and inviting. The staff are…read morekind and friendly, creating an atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. I've attended events and readings here, and each experience has been thoughtful, well held, and genuinely uplifting. There's a beautiful balance of insight and reflection without ever feeling overwhelming. What truly stands out is the sense of community. Whether you're there for an event or just stopping in, this is a space to shop at your own pace, while offering connection, learning and growth. I always leave feeling lighter and more centered. Highly recommend checking it out if you're looking for something meaningful.

Lovely place! Had everything I was searching for and more! The woman at the register was so…read morepleasant, kind, knowledgeable and overall, nice spirited. Had the perfect person to help me find my items and explain some things to me that I didn't quite understand. So many items and was completely reasonable with pricing...I just can't wait to go back now.

Delicious drinks. Lots of outdoor seating inside seating is a bit limited…read more There's a store inside with many goodies to take home. Give it a try when it's not Alaska outside

The venue is cute, the little pond with fountain is cute and there's chairs to sit and relax. I…read morebrought some family who were visiting from Puerto Rico and they seemed to enjoy the place. However, we went at the end of September, and the place was horribly overrun with wasps. They're literally everywhere. It made it hard to sit and want to enjoy your drink. My drink was absolutely delicious I will say. The pumpkins were slim pickings which was a little disappointing and there were next to no flowers to pick either. It wasn't a bad visit, but I would probably try other places prior to suggesting coming back here.

This store is huge!!!!! The selection of different items seemed to never end. I want to go back…read moremore prepared. Unfortunately a carriage isn't workable throughout the store and we left the baby carrier at home. So unfortunately I didn't get to dive into all the greatness! The staff seemed friendly and super helpful! If you're looking for a place with a huge selection of things this is the place!!! Value wise some things seemed a tad pricey but then others were super reasonable. It's all a matter of opinion l! The store was clean and organized just so much inventory the aisles are full! Definitely check this place out!!! It's massive!!!

I Love The Sturbridge Yankee Peddler! The service was excellent. The selection of items is…read moreinsanely awesome! The value, in my opinion, was very good. I was able to find so many things I was looking for from blueberry tea to real maple syrup to a beautiful backpack purse with matching wallet and belt purse.