What a fantastic collection of art and small gifts! The owner was so knowledgeable on all the pieces and was a delight to talk to. We found some great gifts and even a few things for our home! read more

Absolutely love this store. I look for new treasures and gifts, as well as, a steady supply and variety of incense to purchase. All for a great value. Store owner is helpful when needed. My favorite store on Washington Street. read more

Really beautiful, clean interior. Great customer service and the prices are extremely reasonable. I love the wide variety of items they have and I go every chance I get, it is without a doubt one of the best "spiritual" stores to shop at with ranges from incense, crystals, tarot cars, jewelry, statues/figurines, and so much more! read more

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So many treasures in this store. I am a local and I shop near all the time. Reasonable prices. I used to think the owner was kinda standoffish but he is a sweetie, just an introvert. read more

I was recently visiting Sonora and stopped in this shop while walking around downtown with my family. The service we received was excellent. The owner was dealing with a technical issue impacting his sales system at the time but still patiently answered all our questions, took our orders, and even handled as special request of mine. The shop is beautiful and full of handcrafted art and hard to find items. The atmosphere is really something unique and I definitely plan to visit again anytime I'm back in town. I can't give the owner or this store a high enough rating. read more

I love this place! I happen to find this gem of a store accidentally... now whenever I'm in the area I have to stop and shop. The owner is very nice and it's just full of interesting and nice things! read more

stopping in here is a great choice, it smells amazing, everything is so neat and pretty. the owner is a sweetheart, always love saying hello to him :] definitely the best incense in town too read more

My husband and I went to sonora yesterday and decided to check out this local metaphysical store huge mistake. Upon entering the man at the counter had his mask below his nose despite the signs stating that we have to wear our masks properly on his door. after a few minutes of looking around another guest walked in asking if he carried chopsticks and his response was I don't buy chopsticks anymore because I won't buy from the Chinese. He then proceeded to rant and rave making racist remarks towards Chinese people. We ended up dropping everything and walking out. We are in 2021 racist remarks are unacceptable and this business seems to think that it is acceptable. With all the hate going on in this country and the recent events you would think that a business that sells spiritual items would be a place for people of all walks of life. read more

It was the summer of '97. I was 9 years old. I had just earned my first ever $100 from doing odd chores around the house. We were in Calaveras County visiting my Grandma. I had been looking in my home city for quite some time for a crystal ball, because I wanted to be a witch when I grew up. I couldn't find a good one anywhere. Then, on July 14, 1997 I walked into this shop and found one. I remember quite clearly that day because of all the sevens. 7-14-97, with 14 being a multiple of 7. I remember thinking that it was very auspicious indeed that I should find the crystal ball I had been searching for on a day like that. Years later, that crystal ball was in a box of precious things that I gave to a close friend to keep for me when I moved out of my parents' house. That proved to a mistake, because that close friend was really no friend at all, and the whole box was stolen from me. Whatever. Things are things, and they can be replaced. The quest began to replace, one by one, the things in that box. Now I'm a grown-up witch and have been for years. I was visiting my Grandma again and on a whim decided to look up Ben Fig's and see if it was still around. It was indeed still around, with the same guy behind the counter too. It was a bit tricky to find though, because there was no sign out front. Once I stuck my head in the door, I knew I had the right place. Much to my delight, the price of crystal balls has gone down since then. I was able to get a very nice one, bigger than my old one, for $30 cheaper than I paid last time. Keep on rockin, Benjamin Fig! read more

This is my favorite shop downtown for beautiful treasures and was my go to for silver jewelry, they have such unique and beautiful art. I love getting gifts here! A lot of pieces have a story behind them, so make sure to ask. read more

Very cool little gift shop! They have some really incredible art as well. There's these staggeringly intricate masks (I'm gonna buy one someday...) and framed art that will take you away to another place! I always end up buying something when I stop in, but it's also fun just to look as all the cool stuff! read more

First, the hours are always different. I was there at 2 pm and they weren't open yet. I stopped back by an hour later on my way back to my car and noticed they were open. That said, this store is worth the wait. They have so many different things, you could never list them all. I love their different mix of jewelry and incense. The incense alone is worth the trip! They smell great, burn clean, and make little mess. The staff are always nice and you are always guaranteed a good conversation. read more

Great Place...found a beautifu sea jasper stone. I want to visit this store again.

You would be hard pressed to find a store that compares to Benjamin Fig. Great selection of unique clothing, art, jewelry, wood carvings and other miscellaneous nick knacks from the far east to local. Drop in and enjoy the warm atmosphere and charming owner Marc. If you have been to this store, you always know if a gift has come from this fine place by the aromatic smell. read more

Really neat little shop that has stuff nobody else in this area has. It's neat to look around and check out all the art and it's a great place to find little gifts for friends that are pretty reasonably priced. read more

Another favorite, imports, Indian scarves and sarongs, caftans, masks, incredible art, spectacular gifts. A must see. And you must visit the border collie, Poppy. read more

Ever so often you discover a unique store where you can browse for the fun and unusual. Benjamin Fig is that store. I first discovered them a couple of years ago, and now make them a go-to place for unique gifts (for myself and others). I love their selection of jewelry, including Holly Yashi, from earrings to rings and necklaces. They have the best tie-die shirts, elegant tooled leather calendar and checkbook covers, and the list goes on. It's not just a visual visit - they've got a great selection of incense and aromatherapy goods, so the moment you step in the store, you enjoy the potpourri of fragrances. Don't be fooled by the narrow shop front - all the stores in Sonora are like that due to the old historical buildings. Benjamin Fig is a long/deep store, so you keep going further and further back and making more discoveries. Add to that pleasant, low-key customer service. No pressure, allowing you to browse and enjoy. A final note: if you're a Holly Yashi fan, Benjamin Fig's will be glad to order any item for you (saving you shipping, and often at a better price). read more

I've been shopping at Ben Fig since I was too short to reach the top of the counter. It's my favorite store in the entire world; no trip to the mountains is complete without a purchase from Mark's amazing selection of cool stuff. I can't smell that incense-laden air from Ben Fig without bringing on a flood of happy birthday and Christmas memories. read more

I was stunned to find so many worldly treasures crammed into such a small shop on Washington Street. I could easily spend hours browsing and still not see everything Benjamin Fig has to offer. It's definitely a great place to find one-of-a-kind gifts. read more

Seriously, if you want something unusual, spiritual, remarkable or just plain pretty, this little store in this little town is your best bet. The owner - a real gentleman - has travelled the world virtually and in fact to offer items most people have just never thought about. From T-shirts to trinkets to actual treasures, the drive to Benjamin Fig is worth your time. read more