We had such a good time! Prices were fair, staff extremely friendly, and a large selection of…read moreprojects. We aren't local but we will come back next time we're in the area!

My husband and I ended up in Harrisonburg, VA for our 10th wedding anniversary (because we had…read moreclearly planned nothing else - I kid). I last-minute booked us at a surprisingly charming bed and breakfast, and my husband, being the man he is, and demonstrating the reason we're still married, scouted the town and lighted upon this establishment to further our wedded bliss. His plan: I pick a scenic photo, he picks a scenic photo, then we paint one another's selection as a gift. He practically had to drag me there. I know. I'm a jerk, and I do not deserve him. But I've been to these paint-and-take places before, and the thought of going back felt like a waste of time. Wrong! This place is rad! Quite simply put. It isn't your average painting pottery joint. We chose canvases, but there's so much more! Wanna spin the pottery you eventually paint? Wanna get crazy and melt some artsy glass together? Your host, Seth Rogen (I'm sorry, I forgot his name, but he is 100% related to Seth Rogen), will affably guide you through your creative experience, and offer you an adult beverage while you're at it! If you're visiting Harrisonburg, make this a stop. And if you live in Harrisonburg, you lucky ducks!

I was invited by a friend to join her for this festival yesterday. I was initially apprehensive…read moreespecially after reading some less than glowing reviews on Facebook but heck, I'm new to the country so I'm going to give almost everything a try (as long as it's within reasonable limits). The drive from Loudon to the festival site was beautiful. I went with low expectations and wanted to check out the food vendors however, the craft exhibitors were pretty interesting too. There were about 18 food trucks and stalls offering a wide variety of festival food. There was BBQ meats, kettle corn, ice cream, Mexican food, Asian food, waffles, espresso-based drinks, pepperoni rolls, butterfly potato, hotdogs, burgers and even an Oktoberfest-themed vendor. I had the Purple Piggy Pulled Pork Sandwich with Purple Mango Slaw, Smoked Mac & Cheese, and Baked Beans (made from scratch and not from a can) from Rolling Smoke Bar-B-Que's food truck. Cooked with wood fire, the tender pulled pork had a lovely smoky flavour. Don't miss the sides at US$4 each for a small portion. Though I've never been a fan of baked beans (scarred for life by canned beans), these were excellently smoky, sweet with maple syrup and was in all, a game changer. There are tons of food samples from dips to chips to slushies to coffee and wine (bring your ID) so you can get an idea of what you're buying. I didn't think I'd wind up buying anything but soon found myself buying quite a few soup kits, herbs, Chai tea, 3 bottles of wine and a handcrafted hardwood coin bank with an antique post office box door. The fair's on this weekend from 10 am to 5 pm. PS: Most of the vendors accept credit cards but bring cash as some only accept cash.

The Mountain Heritage Festival is an outdoor fall craft festival that takes place during three days…read moreeach September near Harper's Ferry. Besides crafts, there are fine arts vendors, music, wine, and food. Craft festivals are NOT my thing but I was invited on an outing and decided to try something new and I was not disappointed. Overview and Vendor Examples: There were close to 200 vendors onsite situated under large tents. Vendors sold items such as art glass, baskets, candles, bath and body products, clothing and accessories, dolls, dried flowers, furniture, jewelry, kitchen accessories, leather, metal, musical instruments, knives, photography, pottery, toys, etc. Some of my favorite non-food vendors were Forest Flower Jewelry which sold beautiful hand pressed flower necklaces, bracelets, etc. I also liked smelling all of the candle scents from the Pennsylvania Soy Candle Company. They went all out and transported a store full of candles to the festival. They had a large variety of scents such as Maple Bacon, Reindeer Poo, Nutty Taffy Apple, etc. There were lots of homemade soaps and lotions to choose from at various vendors as well. I did not intend to purchase anything but I bought a small bud vase, a pearl necklace, and three wine frappes. Food and Drink Samples/Vendors: At the end of the row of tents (or at the beginning if you wanted to start in a different direction), there are some great food and drink samples. I will mention a few favorites. A coffee vendor called Snookie Snookerwitz had vats of coffee and hot chocolate samples with flavors such as cinnamon hot cocoa (delish!), mint cocoa, hazelnut mocha, snickerdoodle latte, etc. Their station was really clean and inviting and the cocoa was great, albeit sugar laden. Meadowcroft Farm displayed a large array of relishes, pickles, salsas, pepper jellies, and jams. Their onion relish was really great. They had interesting items such as cinnamon pickles and cherry pecan jalapeño pepper jelly. One of the most popular vendors was Nectar of the Vine which served samples of mango and pomegranate wine slushies, or frappes as they like to call 'em. The pomegranate slushy was fantastic! I purchased several bags of the mix in various flavors (watermelon, pomegranate, and sangria). The bags were flying off the tables! The other food vendors provided samples of roasted nuts, dips and spreads, jams, syrups and a variety of sauces. You can look up any of these vendors via their website. Good to Know: You can consume wine samples on the grounds, but actual consumption of alcohol is prohibited on the grounds. Parking is attendant-guided, grass parking. Admission cost is $6- $7. The festival is opened daily from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. I visited on a Friday and it was perfect. It was likely much more crowded on the weekend. I had plenty of space to move about and was not overwhelmed by the crowds except at one clothing station. The vendors were low pressure and did not push their items. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Many of the items are expensive. Plan a budget ahead of time. Even expensive items tend to look less expensive the longer you are browsing. Pack a lunch if you are trying to eat healthy. Food vendors are onsite but they serve items such as ice cream, fries, deep fried vegetables, and burgers. Bring a backpack. Do not try to carry a heavy purse all day. Wear comfortable shoes Bring sunscreen Restrooms are Porta-A-Potties only

So many beautiful options here. The color choices are amazing and abundant. Located in a really…read morepretty area with a creek right behind as well as Stone Mountain. The potter here has an amazing talent

The cutest pottery shop right off the mountain! Met the charming and gracious owner who gave us a…read morebehind the scenes tour of where the magic happens! The pieces are all so beautiful, unique, and special, you must stop in! Check out @travel_by_b on insta for a trip itinerary perfect for this region with more tips and must see places!

This is a super cute and well stocked antique store! The owners are super nice and helpful. Most…read morevendors have great prices & there are tons of great finds in here!

This is such a cute shop and I wish I could have stayed much longer..aka without 3 children :D…read moreThere is so much to see and it is so warm and inviting. Will definitely stop again when I find myself back in the area.

This is an excellent store to find your crafty products. I'm not a crafty or artistic person, so…read morethis store did not appeal to me, but I was with someone who is and they continue to return for more bags of this stuff. (I was actually trying to find an ABC location.) For an excellent and very descriptive review, please read the one posted by "Taylor R" on 2/4/2023. I hope the pictures I have posted will help explain the pricing and the hours they are open. This is a must visit for people who enjoy being crafty, scrappy, and artistic.

Scrappy is quickly becoming a total gem of a local spot all its own. The atmosphere of the expanded…read morespace is really lovely, and there's great value for parents looking to swap craft supply trips to Michael's/etc. Staff couldn't have been nicer, and a special call-out to the kind staffer running the fabric area. Great MLK Day time. We are grateful!

It's closed. Now a women's clothing store called Hen House. Very cute little store though.read more

Solace is a terrific shop brimming over with many unique handcrafts. The best thing is the owner…read morewho knows her inventory thoroughly and can make wonderful suggestions. However she does not insist on helping if you don't desire help. You are free to wander around and enjoy. The staff also knows the inventory and is very helpful. As you turn you will see wonderful giant butterfly art installation on the outside of the building inviting you inside. The officials greeters are two well trained pups. Worth a trip.

So glad to have a place where crafts can be donated and used by others!…read more The store is small but you can find a wide variety of items. They have three bag sizes to choose from and you can fill the bag with goodies! There are a few items that are not including for the grab bag pricing and are marked for separate pricing but they are very reasonable. I was able to get a nice assortment of beads and gems for jewelry making. Staff is very friendly and helpful as well. I would recommend checking this place out!

I was looking for some scrapbook paper and stickers for my crafts. This store is like a thrift…read morestore but with craft and art supplies. Instead of throwing away your craft supplies you don't need anymore, folks donate them here. This way supplies can be reused instead of tossed out. This is a great resource for teachers and crafters. They have 3 sized bags, that you pick from and you put the items in your bag and that's the price you pay. I did the smallest size which was $9, I purchased several sticker pages, scrapbook papers, and crayons.

I have been here with friends and they loved it! I also saw small kids here doing an art project…read morewith their parents. great for all ages!

My husband and I came up that way for our first wedding anniversary Sunday of Memorial Day weekend…read more Not may shops were open, but this little gem was. What an absolutely beautiful selection of art! The wonderful lady that owns the place was also very nice to stop and talk to for a few minutes. If you're in the area, stop by; you won't be sorry you did!

So cute!!! Loved the unique local jewelry, stationary, and trinkets!…read more Purchased a laptop sticker for my little brother that is precious and a one of a kind hair pin! The lady that assisted me was super friendly and helpful, great little shop :)

I went to JMU for college and spent many an hour browsing through The Lady Jane. It is the BEST…read moreplace, hands down for cute gifts. From plant lovers to Schitt's Creek fans, to dog and cat parents, to social activists - if you need a gift, The Lady Jane has something perfect for them! Highly recommend getting some things for yourself too while you're there. The stuff is hard to resist! I recently needed to buy a gift to ship out to a friend and I was so excited to see that The Lady Jane now offers online ordering and shipping. I accidentally put in the wrong zip code when I placed my order and Sara at the shop called me to confirm the correct address. She even offered to include complimentary gift wrap and a note! You don't get that kind of service at a chain! Sara is a gem. She is so sweet and provides the best customer service. The whole store is such a delight to walk through because everything is so carefully curated and beautifully displayed. Shopping online is wonderful too and I'm thrilled to be able to support this small business even though I no longer live in Harrisonburg.

I have to say the woman who was working Saturday July 8 at 4:30-5:00 PM was the best help I've ever…read morehad in a store! We came a long way to a week-long event and we stayed in Harrisonburg both on the way and on the way back (halfway). I had found the store through Yelp and was eager to visit. We missed the business hours the first trip and got there at 4:50 on the way back. The clerk was so kind to stay open nearly an hour longer so the five of us could shop and see the art and studios. (All of us are artists). She was more than gracious! I'm in a power wheelchair which got caught on the rug at the check out and she was completely unfazed and kind about me thrashing about, causing her to move many things. The prices were a bit steep on many things but that didn't stop me from buying a lot of goodies I've searched for a long time. I left very happy, and so did my companions! We will all gladly go again next year if not before!

Truly a blessing to the culture of Harrisonburg. I'm eternally grateful for everything Scott and…read moreVal have done with this space and Harrisonburg's collective imagination. Art supplies, art galleries and artist studios. It's beautiful...