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.

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.

I'm a children's book author, and one of my stories is set in Terlingua Texas. So, it only made…read moresense to go and visit the town I'm writing a story around. And it was everything I hoped it would be. By day, it has a vacant, ghostly feel, but centered around beauty built from long ago. Terlingua was once an old mining town at the turn of the century. That is until the 1940s when the mines dried up and most of the people left this small but quaint town. Now, it's a place people visit for the history, and the yearly BBQ event that brought the town to back to life. It's a quick visit, this little ghost town, but it's worth your time to stop and take in the history and quaint beauty it still holds to this day.

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!

Small (understated) shop of Terlingua area trinkets - all kinds…read more Inside the store of various rooms, you will find a plethora of stuff. There is a small museum speaking to the history of the mining community, but when you walk in the entire store could be history of Terlingua and the surrounding area. This trade store has gifts for everyone. If you're looking to dress up your Xmas tree they have that. Looking for a hat (sombrero, trucker, cowboy), they got it. If you're looking for wine or hot sauce, they have it. They have a small book store. so the selection is huge and varied. I truly believe you can find any kind of gift in here for all your folks. When we went there it was later, after dinner at the Starlight Theater next door - so, there wasn't a lot of help at this store. I wouldn't say that the prices are entirely bargain, but they are not surprising. Liz picked up some cute earrings and some stickers. It's a nice place to find whatever you might gift to anybody. if you're in the Terlingua Ghost Town, you should stop in.

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. :)

One of the few places that are open in the morning. The doors to what might be Terlingua's more…read moremodern building open daily at 8:00am. We showed up early for our ride with Terlingua Stables, while we had some time to burn, we dropped by to grab some coffee. It looked like it opened slightly earlier the day prior, and the day we got there it was as if they were still getting ready at 8:20am. I was glad to have this place open during the Terlingua "slow" season. They had three types of drip available, and I tried one of their muffins. I think for the most part the other patrons in the shop/cafe. The menu has sandwiches, toasts, breakfast snacks. So, if you had time, at breakfast or lunch, food is an option. The staff were nice. The cafe and shop were clean. The shop had a variety of things for sale - cool gear, cool snacks, cool coffee, cool art. They have art for sale, and big art, small art... shirts with art on them. Liz picked up a light long sleeve shirt to cover her arms during our times outside. There's a cool painting of John Wayne outside the bathroom for about $1,200. There is a bigger but similar style mural of Willie Neslon in the main shop area. It looks real cool. They have African statues and masks from all over. In the cafe portion, you can find plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Liz enjoyed her coffee in the unusually cool and breezy July morning outside. Solid 3.5 and great place for coffee and art.

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.

Not Working AC in August. Do Not stay in room 701B. The AC is not working properly and was at…read moreleast 12 degree hotter than 701A (where my friends stayed). Front desk didn't seem to care or try to fix ("sorry, no Maint guy works after 5"). Not safe to sweat while you sleep at night as we risk heat stroke while Playing golf in August Texas Desert country.