What a nice experience, drove down to Saluda, took the scenic backroad 176…read moreI stopped in The Pottery to check out what Doc was up to I have seen his works for years, but had never purchased a piece He was having an opening, which featured all sorts of wonderful, whimsical animal creations, I was tempted by many, buy being a cat owner, I needed something just a bit more solid, I chose one of his bigger vessels , with a large lizard, the price was very good I had the opportunity to chat with Doc ,very relaxed, you can tell he's enjoying what he does, looks like a really happy man and I'M a happy man with my new piece of pottery

Doc Welty is lovely to talk to and his pottery pieces are unique and beautiful. What a great…read moreexperience to meet the artist...makes you want to buy more! His prices are very reasonable.

Being a Los Angeles native, when I think of art galleries, I think of stuffy, pseudo-intellectual,…read moresterile uncomfortable places where a snobby art dealer looks down their nose at you and manages to twist the phrase, "Can I help you?" into meaning, "Leave, if you aren't going to buy anything." Thankfully, Mountain Song Gallery is nothing like that stereotype. It's a modest, narrow gallery, but it's warm and inviting. The paintings are emotional and the best way to describe it, is to compare it to comfort food - deceptively simple, cozy and reminds you of home. Not that I ever lived in the mountains, but there's an enchanting, quiet, reassuring, and bright quality to the work here. The other thing that makes this place special is how laidback and genuinely friendly the owner is. No pressure, no hovering. I was shocked at how affordable the art here is. All these years, I've bought decorative art from Bed, Bath & Beyond or Target and for almost the same price, you can buy something really unique at Mountain Song that has a true sense of story and heart. The selection here, although created by the same artist, is very diverse. I loved the Cape Town painting which has a New England, seaside feel to it. Just a few feet away from that were paintings of a country house. If you're on Main St., this is definitely worth the visit. Sit back in one of their unusual rocking chairs, take a breather and enjoy the surroundings.

I was in a major time crunch to get a photograph put on canvas for a going away gift the next day…read more Both Dane and Tom were very helpful and accommodating in getting it done for me in such a short amount of time. The picture looks amazing! Thank you both so much for your help in making this happen so quickly!!

Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson Co: My family and…read moreI decided to embark on a weekend getaway to one of our favorite counties, Hendersonville North Carolina. Instead of hiking and enjoying outdoor activities. We decided to explore Hendersonville, a quaint little town. While walking along the streets, close to the courthouse, we stumbled upon the Mineral lapidary Museum of Henderson Co. The museum is non-profit-volunteer based, with no admission but donations are appreciative. From the outside the museum looked interesting so my family decided to go inside. I was not disappointed and can't believe there is no admission fee. The museum is located on the second floor, so you will have to go up some stairs, not sure if there was an elevator for those unable to climb the stairs. We were greeted with friendly staff members, who were eager to answer our questions. I have never been in a mineral and lapidary museum before. The museum had a wide range of minerals and artifacts, as far as I could remember there was: raw and faceted specimens, Fluorescent minerals, North Carolina minerals, diamonds (they were so pretty), geode, and fossils. My favorite fossil is the giant dinosaur. I would say the museum is an average size, not too big or small. There is enough space to walk around without feeling claustrophobic. If you are spending the day with your family or friends, I would check out the museum-all ages will enjoy it. Just to make a note of, there are limited parking spaces, since you are in the town, but you should be able to find a spot within a short walking distance. In addition, as of what I saw, there is no restroom inside the museum, but I might have missed it though. If you are in the Hendersonville area, I would recommend spending a day in the town, because there are so many things to do, shopping, museums, and cafes. Make sure to stop by the Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson Co and will definitely be back with the family.

The Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County is located in Downtown Hendersonville. Admission…read moreis free but they accept donations. Paid parking is available on the street. The museum is located in the basement so stairs are required to access the museum. The museum is on the smaller side but I was quite impressed with the collection and variety. The fluorescent exhibit is near the entrance, so make sure you check that out as it is a great educational demonstration. There are gems and minerals from the area and the world. There is a gift shop as well. It is a great place to visit and explore.

Nice selection and range of price-points. Features the work of local artists.read more

Quaint shop with a vast array of gift options. Prices are a bit high for my taste. Employee was…read moredelightful and answered many questions. Despite what Yelp says, they are open on Sunday which was a nice surprise.

Banfield has the most uniquely made pottery I have ever seen. I'm not sure of the exact science of…read moreit, but each piece has the remains of distilled whiskey from our local distillery, Defient Whiskey. That is what I believe gives it its unique brown coloring. He makes everything from lamps, candle holders, sundials, praying hands, even a cool indoor water fountain. Tom is one of the most friendliest guys you will ever meet. I never miss the opportunity to stop in and chat. He is very involved with the local business community. I now have three beautiful pieces and am looking to add more to my collection. He shares his cozy shop with other local artists and this is a must stop and check out the art and strike up a conversation with Tom. You will not be disappointed.

Tom Banfield had beautiful, unique pieces of pottery that are stunning! Along with those, the…read moregallery also displays and seems works of other local artists in the area.

It is quickly apparent that this selection of contemporary art has been thoughtfully selected by…read moresomeone with exceptional taste and adds to the overall appeal of this space. The authenticity of this curation of artists is soul-stirring. Upon entering Mirrorball Gallery, my senses were awakened. The cool, open airy space smelled fresh pleasant: the art on display invited me to pause, consider and wonder at each element within the piece. Lively music played as I perused through two(!) levels of the space. Vincent and Alex are friendly and warm people who are eager to share their vision with everyone who enters. If you are searching for contemporary art for your home or workplace, Mirrorball Gallery is worth the time to visit and enjoy.

This rating is purely for the coffee bar and guy and gal running it...(looked like they had cool…read moreunique stuff in the store too). My husband had a mocha and I got the hillbilly hot chocolate, and man was it delicious! Their slogan is correct, "We're not Starbucks, we're better!"

Thumbs up--all the way. Nice people. Framing places are expensive--let's face it. But I have done…read moremaybe 3 frames here and it's aways quite satisfactory. Again I can't say these folks are more expensive than the competition, but I don't know that they are less, either. But I think of it like car shopping--if you get past the awesome price of new cars, then the questions about where you want to buy them and what you want to buy transcend the price. Point being, if someone gave me a $100 coupon for a frame store, I would probably choose this one.

I waited until the last minute to find a frame for a 2022 UNC graduate and Heather and David were…read moreso friendly and helpful, and I was able to pick up my frame the next day! Highly Recommend Framing Arts-you wont be disappointed!