TLDR: Great variety (of rocks!), quality and prices! I'm not sure why this shop doesn't always appear in the searches, but I'm so glad I found it! Limited hours (maybe you could call ahead), but well worth the drive/wait. Amazing variety of polished and rough minerals! They had trays of polished stones that you'd expect to see at any gem or mineral shop, a couple of containers of slabs (about the size of your hand), and lots of rough minerals. There was a section of "local" rocks too! Best selection of petrified wood I've seen in Boston/Nashua area. They also had some jewelry; I think he might make some of it. I've been to a lot of these kinds of shops lately, and this is my favorite. Compared to other shops that carry rocks/minerals, it was missing fossils, beads, metaphysical stuff... but the quality & prices of what they do have (rocks!) was far better. Best prices I've found yet! Some items have prices marked, but others are sold by weight - with a few exceptions that are average priced... it's very, very affordable. Most other shops charge about 2-3x more for the same thing. There was also an option to "build your own bag" of polished stones, which would be far cheaper than other places for the same small, polished stones. There were also a few nice pieces that were just for display. Fred was really friendly and knowledgeable. He showed us some of the more interesting specimens of what I was looking for, and he told us about some places people go to find/mine minerals. In the time that I was there, I saw more customers here than at other shops in the greater Boston/Nashua area, and I can see why. read more

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Just the sweetest little shop. Beautiful property, amazing selection & SUCH a kind and personable owner. We called off-hours and Fred was quick to answer, super flexible and happy to accommodate us for a visit. His prices are reasonable, he is so knowledgeable and genuine. A highlight to our weekend getaway and definitely someplace we will be returning to on our next visit to VT. Thanks, Fred! Note: if the Saturday hours don't work for you, definitely give Fred a call. He is more than happy to meet at a time that's convenient for you - even if it's just to browse!!! read more