This little gem of a store is well worth a trip down to Round Pond. It is filled with carefully…read moreselected lovely objects. The owners and staff are very helpful and always pleasant.

First rate store for antiquing in Maine.Sophisticated stock carefully selected. Highly recommended.read more

Nice yarn shop and nice selection from budget friendly to high-end. I'm not 100% sure, but I…read morebelieve they hold classes to learn how to. Their staff are very friendly and they have plenty of parking, so easy to get in and out. If in Freeport, Maine stop by!

Large array of yarns and yarn supplies! Helpful staff! Excellent selection of books as well!read more

Halcyon Yarn is one of my favorite yarn shops. It's definitely an old school knitting and weaving…read moreshop, still stocking a lot of yarn on cones, and having disproportionately more fine, synthetic, and cotton yarns as compared to a shop more focused on knitting -- because knitters tend to favor thicker, quicker animal fiber and synthetic yarns while weavers tend prefer lighter, finer cotton yarns. That said, they carry a respectable variety of classic New England wool knitting yarns -- Bartlett, Harrisville, Peace Fleece, Jaggerspun -- and a few of the trendier luxury yarn lines -- Debbie Bliss and Malabrigo, among others. But what I like most about them is actually criticized by other reviewers. As a male knitter, the thing I despise about visiting yarn stores elsewhere is the constant attention I get. There are stores I have walked out of without buying yarn, never to return, because the staff have stalked me around the store as I browsed as if they're afraid I will snatch a hank of cashmere and bolt for the door. At Halcyon, they nod at me when I walk in and then leave me alone to shop, trusting me to come up to the counter if I have a question. Other shops treat me as a freak or an idiot because I'm a male knitter; the staff at Halcyon trusts that I know what I'm doing. That said, every time I have had a question, the staff have been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, and every time I visit the area and can make time, I visit Halcyon.

What a fantastic experience at Halcyon. Love the open area with old wood cubbies stuffed with…read moreyarns. Loved the story cards for each yarn with explanation and suggested patterns. Loves the huge selection of comedy yarns and specialty luxury yarns like silk n cashmere. Friendly staff that let's you shop without interruption or able to help anytime you are ready. They have mail order too so the catalog will be great to order from. Huge selection of spinning and weaving yarns, fibers and tools n looms. What a great place. I didn't want to leave.

Well organized shop. Quality antiques at good prices. The…read moreowner was very friendly and helpful.

Vacationing in Boothbay, Me and came across this wonderful shop filled with pottery, homemade…read morecrafts, Santa's from Japan and Germany, redware plates, cross stitched pictures, old rugs, large pottery jugs, Antiques of all sorts, all displayed in the owners barn behind her beautiful home. I have been making it a point to drive to Damariscotta where she is located right off Bristol rd downtown for many years. Joni is so sweet and such a pleasure to talk to, she has been in business for decades. I looked around and found an antique hand carved wooden German smoker, that when you pull the feet off from the body and insert a incense pellet in the appropriate place and light it so is starts burning and replace the feet, smoke comes out the Santa's mouth. I got him for a great price, yah! Had such a great time looking around!! This is a wonderful store, come and check it out! Debbie/ Mich

If you pass by New Harbor on your way to the Pemaquid Light House you must stop in. They have lots…read moreof neat items all made by local craftsmen. They young lady who owns the store is friendly and very helpful. We have purchased many items.

This is the top echelon for real Down East Maine Americana lifestyle and artisan products. I go…read moreevery year on my summer vacations away from New York City. Worth the trip if you are looking for a slice of authentic Maine spirit. The youthful and naturalistic retail venue of the barn they are located in is immaculately styled. They also beautifully wrapped all of my holiday gifts they sent out for me last year.

This is the cutest antique shop located in a great location (look for the red telephone booth)! It…read moreis filled with gifts and decorations for people of all ages (bobbin-spool jump ropes, marbles, candles, posters, and lamps - just to name a few). What started out with mostly bobbin-inspired decorations, Milling Around now sponsors many local artists selling their items. I am always so excited to go into the store to see what new items they are carrying. The shop has beautiful views of the Damariscotta River and is a quick walk to the rest of downtown. The owners are very friendly and are very knowledgeable about the items they carry, local artists they help support and the Boothbay-Damariscotta area in general. Ask them anything! If you get hungry, Que Rico is right outside too!

I love the fact that a store can succeed selling bobbins! The owners are great, and the history of…read moretheir business is cool. Everyone should own candlesticks made of antique bobbins!

I love this gift shop so much. Every town we've lived in during my life, we've always found that…read moreONE spot that we seek out to be the special place for those unique and thoughtful gifts for our loved ones. Monkitree is THAT place, for Gardiner. The owner features local artisans from across Maine, in a variety of themes. Textiles, jewelry, fine art, kitchen goods, small games and puzzles, coffee, chocolates, and a few unique items of clothing. There's a few things that a true to Gardiner here, that feature fish (alewives), the Kennebec River and the sturgeon. I'd say the prices are on par with the quality of the work shown in the shop. There's something for everyone here!

Really cool place, and the owner is very nice. Not one of those low class "gift shops" where you go…read moreto get the cheapest possible piece of crap for jealous relatives you hate. This is a great place to buy a gift for someone who you actually want to buy a gift for or just chill out and talk about politics in the back room. I think they stopped allowing smoking since the pandemic, but this is just one of those amazing little gems. If you're in the area I think you should check it out as it is truly unique.

I was more than pleased. He is courteous, knowledgeable, and helpful. He knows his display. His…read moreprices are reasonable. I would go back if I wanted what he sells, rings, jewelry, and necklaces in silver and gold.

great selection and prices for jewelry. great service also from the owner. Bought a great earring…read moreset for my mother, art nouveau style.