My mom and I took an impromptu trip up to Boone for a day adventure and this was one of our first…read morestops. This type of store does not appeal to everyone, I understand that. But this type of store is exactly what you want to see when you go to Boone...it's on that hippie dippy crunchy earthy patchouli juju crystals and charms and voodoo tip, and it is so much fun. They've got jewelry and books and charms and handmade things and instruments and tarot cards and art and clothing and I love it all. I was specifically looking for gifts to bring back home for my little girls and found the perfect things. There is a section by the cash register that had dozens of handmade necklaces, all with various crystals and coins from around the world. I found two of the sparkliest, Dark Crystalliest ones and decided to go with those. The fun part was, there was a sign next to these necklaces that told a little story about the family that makes them, and explains that they do not price anything, and will accept anything that the buyer decides is fair. That is super cool, and a great way to get karma flowing heavy. I make jewelry regularly, so I know the cost of supplies, and can fairly accurately gauge the amount of time put into pieces. I decided $20.00 was fair for what I chose. I also purchased a bar of lemongrass soap, handmade from a Boone local. This is some of the strongest smelling lemongrass soap I've ever smelled, and I've already showered with it and am kicking myself for not getting more. Once I made the purchases, the lady at the checkout seemed thrilled, rang me up, and before I left said, "Wait! You and your girls need the angels...here..." as she poured a handful of silver, glittering angel confetti into my hand. What a lovely human.

Great little witchy bookstore. They have one of everything instead of 20 of 1 thing like chain…read morestores. Nice selection of books, crystals, herbal teas, jewelry, candles, notebooks. It' was a great one-stop shop for the more adventurous folks on my list.

I came in for the free tarot reading they do on the first Friday of the month. Everyone was super…read morenice and the owner let me know of classes they have available. Everything is ethical and stuff such as their tea is made local. It's a lot more affordable and closer to me than any other metaphysical shop.

Love this store. They are all wonderful people and can help you with anything you need and willing…read moreto answer questions. They don't act like you're not supposed to learn new things or how to better things. Awesome selection of different herbs, crystals, books, etc! Pretty much whatever you need they have. The pricing is perfect for their stuff and very good quality.

Love this place! The gal was super friendly and the prices are great! There was a good selection…read moreand we enjoyed choosing our rocks and crystals. We're visiting, but we'll be back next time we're in town.

Go at your own risk!! Negative vibes ahead! I went into the…read moreshop to buy some crystals, and today they weren't taking cash. I didn't think much of it since I was planning to use a card anyway. Another customer came in and asked if they accepted cash, and that turned into a HUGE problem with the owner. The owner started saying he didn't owe anyone an explanation for not taking cash. Nobody in the shop was complaining, yet he said, "I'm sick and tired of the disrespect from people!", even though only two customers had simply asked if cash was accepted. Yes, there was a handwritten sign on the door, but maybe those customers just didn't see it. It was an honest mistake, and the owner could have handled it a lot better.

I saw several of these gem mining shops on our trip this past week from Banner Elk to Boone there…read moreare several. After reading reviews I decided to come to Sugar Creek. It was just me, my 15 year old (who spends a lot on her crystals/gems) and my 7 year old. Several of the reviews we read said to opt for the larger buckets for more bang for your buck and I'm so glad we did. We got the 5 gallon bucket to share between the 3 of us. It was an easy transaction and then we were told to go outside to the sifting area and wait for our bucket to be delivered. They were great at explaining what to look for and what to throw out (gravel), they even give you a laminated photo page to help identify what you find. After we finished off the bucket we put all our gems in small baggies they give you and went back inside. They will then put them on silver trays and sort them for you, help identify those you cannot and you have the option to order jewelry or other items. We did not order any of ours to be buffed down as we were leaving the next morning but if you go at the beginning of your trip maybe that would be a great idea! I purchased one of their show boxes ($19.99) and my son was very excited to put everything in there when we got back to our cabin. Even after filling the box we still had 3 full bags full of crystals/gems. To put the cost in perspective. Our daughter pays $7-12 for crystals at nearby shops during our stay...she spent probably $25 total before we went gem mining. I spent $60+ dollars on the bucket and we got several of the same stones she had been purchasing all week....when I say several we had about 20 rose quartz just to point out one example. We had a great time but remember if you are going when it is chilly (for this FL gal that is anything below 70 degrees) then dress accordingly, you will get wet at least your hands and a little dirty from the sand etc. We would recommend this to any age...lots of fun!

We have visited numerous gem mining venues in NC and TN with very satisfactory results. These…read morepeople fill their buckets with gravel (not sand) and our experience was that less than 1/2 of 1% contained any rocks not considered gravel, so at 99.5% gravel they are making a lot more money than all the other gem mining operations. Our $129.99 "Gloryhole" bucket was junk literally and in reality. A word to all who read this: AVOID THIS JOINT!!!!!

I have been purchasing "Stones" from Rocks & Things in Spruce Pine, NC for 5 yrs. or more. I have…read morealways found Mabel to be helpful and knowledgeable in everything she has. Her shop is overflowing with some of the most beautiful, unique and unusual items. I highly recommend that if you are ever in the area, do not hesitate to stop in and browse. You might find that perfect gift for someone or even a 'treasure' of your very own.

We were in Rocks & Things June 15th. We had a box of gems, rocks, arrowheads. The lady identified…read moreeach and everyone. There was alot. She was so knowledgeable. I love this place. It was like walking into a fairytale land. Beautiful, I was in awe of the gems, minerals, jewelry and artifacts. The delightful owner took time to explain what kind we had and the value. I'm gonna share Rocks & Things with my daughter and others. Rock collectors "Rocks & Things" in delightful Sprue Pine NC is the place to go for yourself, gifts and many treasures. 5 + stars. A rare moment to imagine how these mesmerizing gems evolved into earth's amazing treasures. Thank you for your time. It was delightful being in your presence. Be Well! Sherry & Craig...

The people who own it are very nice. Good selection of gems and it's just extremely relaxing.read more

Fun, fun, fun + more fun! Coco is a fantastic tour guide!…read moreMine is a great escape from a crazy world!

Super cute store, it's fun to look around and they have a great selection of incense. The women in…read morethere are always super kind and it's a nice environment. Go check it out!

Absolutely one of my favorite stores in downtown Johnson City! There are very few places that cater…read moreto the interests of wiccans and etc etc, so having Atlantis here is amazing. They have a lot of materials such as herbs , incense, gemstones, and more! Their lovely jewelry is worth mentioning for sure. Not only is there jewelry in two show cases, but there is a rotating showcase for jewelry as well. Atlantis even has tons and tons of fascinating books. I would reccomend taking a look at what they have to offer, you will find you'll learn a lot from both the books as well as the staff at Atlantis!

Great new store with really awesome candles and a growing inventory of cool stuff! Be sure to stop…read morein!

Super super cool activity to do with friends or family!! Went with three friends, we split the $100…read morefamily bucket between us and it was a really good deal for the insane amount of cool stuff we got from it. The whole experience is cool, especially at the end where the lady at the desk examines the gems you found. 100% recommend!!

What a fun experience! We got the $45 bucket and found all kinds of good stones. Very friendly,…read morehelpful staff. Definitely a must do.