Wonderful cooperative artist gallery. Most art is by local artists with a couple of Mexican…read moreartists included. Beautiful and well-priced pieces. Friendly artists there to assist you and tell your their stories. We were lucky enough to meet the owner who gave me background on the Larimar pendant we purchased. Larry's drawings are beautiful-I got a ship but he has several of Terlingua places, too.

Stopped by Terlingua early in the morning and quickly realized most places don't open until 10am…read more Except for this gem! Opens at 8am Monday. The owner is friendly and inviting, kindly explained where the art is from and the artists who've made them. Mostly local Terlingua artists and some Mexican artwork. Some of the jewelry is the owners own work! There's paintings, photographs, drawings, handmade mugs, shot glasses, plates, jewelry etc. I got a beautiful tumbled stone necklace (made by the owner) and two shot glasses made in Mexico. There was a mistake when checking out and he quickly explained what happened, apologized and refunded me my money and even gave me another necklace for the inconvenience. He was very kind and apologetic about the mistake. I will definitely be coming back here next time I'm in town.

We just loved Terlingua in general and this part of town had a From Dusk Till Dawn vibe. The gift…read moreshops were cute, are at one of the restaurants down here, delicious! The cemetery had a day of the dead charm. I felt connected to this part of TX and really considered living here during our visit.

Terlingua is absolutely one of my favorite desert destinations. I mean who doesn't love an old…read moreghost town? An old mining town with buildings dating back to its inception. You'll see ruins, graves, and more. With that said, this ghost town has operating shops, bars, and restaurants. It's still off-the-beaten-path even with tourists (meaning you'll never be bombarded with tourists). In other words, the folks that are there is because it's intentional. BTW, the town's population is less than 180 people.

Lots of cute stuff, lots of tourist trap stuff, lots of expensive stuff, lots of unique stuff. Got…read moreaway only buying 2 ornaments and a sticker. Overpaid for it,but what the hey...it's our vacation and Terlingua knows it.

While the outside of this store is hardly enticing it is a shopper's dream inside…read more Yes it carries the usual tourist stuff such as magnets, T-shirt's, etc but it also has a decent wine selection, kids toys that don't require electricity or batteries, coffee beans and Turkish dishes. Yes Turkish dishware which BTW is beautiful. Apparently the owner went to Turkey for a wedding (lucky person) and decided to import some in. I picked up a few pieces because the local Turkish store by me in LA fails to put prices on items wishing customers to barter for prices which is a drag! Stop in! Well worth it!

This was our first trip to Big Bend and to find this spot so close to where we were staying in…read moreTerlingua was a remarkable blessing. Bob and Ceil were incredibly skilled at what they do and the space and their relaxed hospitality was healing in itself. We are far from being "honeymooners" but the couples' facial and massage combo was a wonderful time. Weeks later and we still feel great. I look forward to coming back as soon as we can. The highest praise.

I don't know why this business is reported as being closed. WE were there July7, 2022 and they…read morewere very much open. But Wow! My wife and I arrived in Alpine on a Saturday evening. Texted Ceil Sunday night and she got back with us Monday morning. She works in both Alpine and Terlingua but she was going to be in her Terlingua office on the day we wanted to schedule. Fine with us because we were going to make that drive while we were in the area anyway. Beautiful drive, definitely a superior massage. We'll be coming back this way again I'm sure, and we'll make sure we include a visit Ceil when we come back. Side note: she even offered to dog sit our chihuahua if we wanted to do some hiking while we were in Terlingua.

Although I was only in the area for 4 days, Venga became a morning ritual. Sunrise, coffee and…read morebreakfast at Venga, run my day, sleep and repeat. The coffee is fine, speciality but pretty simple, and the food works, but I'm confident this spot is so popular for their other offering. The aesthetic pet friendly patio, spacious interior, variety of plants, and purchasable local artwork set it apart for anything and everything you'll find in the area. In fact, if you have a couple minutes to spare, it's worth stopping in, grabbing a drink, and treating the spot like a museum/local store. From tshirts, to hiking gear, to small local products, cacti and more, there's a little something for everyone, Protip: visit them at sunrise for an unrivaled majestic experience. :)

What a fun little spot!…read more Celebrated my wife's birthday with some glamping nearby and hit this joint on our way out of town. It's a fun mix of art studio meets gift shop meets outdoor store meets coffee shop meets restaurant. The vibe was something that would totally work even in the biggest city. My wife opted for the avocado toast, which was huge and piled high with all the goodness you'd expect. I opted for the breakfast burrito. The food was great, the salsa served with the burrito was so flavorful and not overly spicy. The food was maybe a little too expensive, but we're in the middle of nowhere, so I get it. Cannot complain one iota about the food or vibe. Some of y'all will probably roll your eyes for the reason for my one missing star. They don't have an espresso machine. I mean, call me a big city guy, but when I see a place advertising COFFEE, I assume they run the gamut: lattes, espressos, etc. Nope, this joint just offers black coffee, which disappointed my fru fru coffee drinking wife. Had to stop in Alpine for her fix. I'd be interested to know why they don't sell espresso drinks because I think they'd sell ... Overall: definitely worth a visit.

It was a long shot, but I dropped by because I'd broken my front brake hours before leaving for a…read moretrip where I planned to MTB for several days in Lajitas and the State Park. The owner found a used 4 piston brake in the back that got the job done and sold it to me for more than a fair price. But tangent to that, he volunteered a wealth of knowledge about the local trails. A true enthusiast of his trade.

Knowledgeable steady source of equipment for the adventures of a lifetime. Kind good humored chill…read morefolks.

Fantastic opportunity to view art and environment on a large scale. You must book in advance as…read moretime slots sell out fast.

I love living relatively closer to Marfa, Texas. Previously, Marfa was a flight away; now, it's a…read moredrive away. The peak of Maria's hipster frothiness seems to have passed. It appears to have settled into a more predictable groove. Of course, the reason for this town's fame is Donald Judd's Chinati Foundation. I do my infrequent pilgrimage to Chinati for one reason: to see his '100 untitled works in mill aluminum.' I like choosing the open viewing versus the guided tour option because it gives me time to walk among the aluminum blocks undisturbed in relative silence with no time limit. The sun's angle hit different pieces producing different angles of contrast and shimmer. Being in these two buildings is like standing in a mash up of a cathedral and an after-hours machine shop. So many get frustrated with Donald Judd's work. They place demands on what it all means and they walk out dismissively when enlightenment doesn't happen. I toss out my brain and my thoughts. I don't come here to figure anything out. I walk the aisles and just breathe it all in. It's soothing and gratifying; part of the spiritual reset that Chinati and Marfa can do. P.S. Chinati still doesn't allow photography inside their buildings or galleries. I visited once when a rare exception was made. Almost every other art institution in North America allows non-flash photography. It's time for Chinati to allow for the same.

YES YES, Freda is expensive. Let's call that the Marfa Markup TM. It's not just here; it's the…read moreentire town. Wife and walked up and down the main drag doing some shopping, drinking, and dining. She liked a couple of items when we visited ultimately sending me back over from Alpine the next day to buy what she wanted. A natural cut amethyst (HUGE) set in a black and white ceramic base. She wore it to dinner that very evening at the Century Bar and Grill grinning from ear to ear. Staff was friendly on both visits; will return next visit to find another bauble to keep the wife happy.

WAY, WAY overpriced gifts. I can appreciate the artistic quality and the Marfa appeal but seriously…read morethe prices were just insane for the most basic things. For example, $34 for beard conditioner, $198 for a silver necklace, $6 for a key chain with yarn poms poms on it. For me, personally, it was just too far out there. You'll definitely find a unique gift here and if price is no consideration, you may love it.

The displays outside are pretty good, lots of nice rocks. But if you step inside the shop there's a…read morebumper sticker with a Hitler quote prominently displayed, a large confederate flag, and such. We left without buying anything.

I can't wait to visit Many Stones again! It's my one of my favorite highlights while visiting the…read morearea. I wish I could come more than 1x a year this will be my 5th visit this May. Always great finds and fun to talk rocks and about the Marfa lights!

As someone who seeks out a trail ride every time we visit somewhere new...this was a trail ride for…read morethe ages. We did a early morning ride with Evo (gotta consider heat and horses) and his knowledge of plant life, history, suggestions for a scenic drive to Marfa, etc. made our excursion completely delightful. Evo also took a few moments to snap LOTS of pics of us (worthy of a picture frame). Evo was polite and respectful of our time and made the trip a nice way to end our vacation. The icing on the cake was Miss Dottie, the cattle dog who was a great addition for our ride.

We stayed in the Badlands Hotel at the Lajitas Golf Resort. The place had the vibe of the old…read morewest, which was really a cool experience. The staff here are outstanding. Very professional friendly, and helpful in any way that you need. The setting of the place is gorgeous (please see photos). There are mountains, the cacti, the sunsets. The golf course itself is really pretty as well. The restaurants on the grounds are all pretty good. Ultimately, it's a great place and I would not hesitate to stay here again on future visits!