This is by far my favorite shop in Camden. LOTS of local artisan products, including a great range from woodworking to glassware to embroidery to creative stone designs. Amazing place with products for gifts (and for myself) at a good price point. Will definitely come back when in the area, and will definitely recommend! Plus, the shipping service is awesome. read more

So, here's the thing. Well, two things. First, you could not possibly find nicer shop owners. That matters to me. Second, you could not possibly find cooler stuff anywhere else on the Midcoast. Why shouldn't everything be as beautiful (or funky or just clever) as it is useful? And do all items have to be useful? What I mean is that a person could buy a big bowl from a big store, or one could buy a big oyster bowl from Once A Tree. It may cost a bit more (not always, though) but I'd rather have a few unique, lovely things than many common, mass-produced things. If you think along the same lines, you must check out this shop. read more

I came to Once A Tree looking for a wedding gift, and I fell in love with the store. I found a beautiful handmade chip and dip bowl and plate for only $30, and uniquely designed sea glass earrings for $40. I could easily fill my apartment with beautiful things from here. They gift wrap for free if you are buying a gift here for a wedding or other special event! read more

What an interesting store Once a Tree was. Of course I followed my wife in as she was looking to by a wind charm she has had her eye on for several years. Yes, it takes my wife a long time to make a decision. read more

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Obsessed with this place. They have a well curated collection of beautiful home decor type items (lots of lamps, decorative bowls, vases, etc. made out of wood and stone), jewelry, candles/soaps and an extensive funky kitchen accessory section (rubber sponges, granite taps for fancy wine/liquor dispensing, etc.). Really cute dishes, too! They usually have good sale items right in the center so make sure to check that area out. read more

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Once A Tree is a gift shop in Camden that's so nice I actually bought something there! It's a present for my sister so I don't want to say what it is, but she's hard to buy for and I think she'll like it. For what it's worth, I thought everybody working in the store was really friendly. read more

Once A Tree - Home Decor Near Me - Camden, Maine

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This is a very lovely gift store on Main Street in Camden. It's not the gift store where you find the Maine t-shirt or hat but the gift store with local made gifts, et al. The first half of the store is artisan wares, mostly crafted from wood and of varying prices. The second half of the store is jewelry and Knicks knacks that are unique or may be in Marshalls or Home Goods in a few months. Mostly it is a store that you should absolutely walk through. It is a good shopping experience. read more

Once A Tree - Home Decor Near Me - Camden, Maine

Terrible customer service. I purchased a $145.00 stone wine dispenser took it and first time I used it the wine leaked out of the bottom. I tried to return the product and was told I must have dropped it. Stay away!!!!!!! read more

I was in here with my family- my husband, infant, 8 and 10 year old daughters. There was an old lady employee trolling the store following us the entire time. My children were well behaved and respectful. She told one of my daughters not to touch an item (a cane) and then accused my 10 year old of stealing. My daughter was upset and told me what happened. Her pockets were inspected and she had only her belongings with her. The lady didn't say sorry. We put away our items and left and I discussed the details with my daughter. After discussing and digesting what happened I returned to the store to let the lady know how upset my daughter was. She did apologize, but was not overly apologetic. If I were you, I would do business elsewhere. read more

Some items are definitely a bit kitschy, but others, like the jewelry boxes, are stunningly beautiful. I loved the tiny "secret boxes": at around $10, they'd make a great present for a kid or anyone who likes small things. They also carry Enrico food-grade wood products, which would be great for housewarming presents and the like. As you would expect from a harborside gift shop, the prices are slightly high. Most of the items are good quality, so it's worth it, but if you're a cheapskate like me you might balk at a few things. When I was here they were having a post-Christmas sale where right before you pay, you pick a star out of a jar by the counter and the color of the star determines your discount. So everything was at least 10% off, which was cool. They could have done a bit better job advertising/explaining the sale since I didn't realize that everything in the store was included. Anyway, Once a Tree is a great place to stop for gifts or to spruce (ha) up your own home. read more

My all time favorite gift store; The name says it all in terms of wooden ware, And I found incredible ceramics and handcrafted items from all over... I will probably visit online often if I'm not In Maine! read more

I really like this little shop. I didn't buy anything this visit, but they carry a nice assortment of pretty stoneware and wooden serving pieces. I especially love the Mussels & More items and bought an oyster dish last summer. read more

I love these kind of stores. By the name, I had no idea what the store would be about and I was even hesitant about going in, but then once i walked in and saw so many wood objects, I realized the name was very suiting. They had so many cute items in this store (sorta like a Hallmark store, but much more personalized and artistic). I could spend hrs in stores like this! read more

Once a Tree is a store that I use as a wedding present or birthday present "staple". There is always an item that fits the bill and usually for a price that I can afford. I have found great wooden cooking utensils and other wooden cooking implements that have made many a cook smile. A classic turned bowl or handmade wooden spoon are always a hit. read more

Once a Tree moved to Main Street 7 years or so ago. It's still my favorite store in Camden and I go in every time we're here. There is still a preponderance of beautiful wooden bowls and other objects as you enter, but there's also ceramics.and jewelry and other interesting goods including housewares. A sign by a display of wooden bowls stresses that they're functional as well as beautiful and are made to be used. I have bought many things here over the years, from the hanging ceramic whale assemblages to one made w/ turtles for our daughter Tam. When Tam and Kevin got engaged we got them a framed wall hanging of an Indian saying about care, protection and commitment. I didn't buy anything when I was there today, but I was tempted. Their stock changes over time and none of the types of objects we've bought in the past is currently displayed. What they have now is different and still beautiful. read more

Let me just be clear with why such a low rating. It has nothing to do with their inventory. In fact, I agree with the other reviewers in that their items are lovely. My review is negative simply because of the way I was treated when I was in that store. My fiance and I were followed and hounded by one of the employees, as if we were going to steal. I did not appreciate that kind of treatment. I told my fiance that I want to leave that store immediately, and as we were walking out, we were still followed by this same employee. I was so insulted by this that it not only ruined my day, but my fiance went back and spoke to the shop owner about the treatment. I love stores like this, but when service and treatment are that bad, I will not return, and I certainly will not give them my business. read more

I wouldn't normally write a review for a store in a touristy town, but I felt that this one deserved one because it stands out amongst the other chotchke shops in Camden. A great place where you can find all kinds of handmade wooden treasures at pretty reasonable prices. We ended up getting quite a few gifts while we went here. read more

I shopped in a lot of stores in Camden, and this shop was my favorite retail shop. Many, if not most, of the items in the store are hand-crafted, so you know you are supporting someone's livelihood when you make a purchase. It was almost overwhelming walking through the shop, because there are so many beautiful and creative items throughout the store, things that I have never seen anywhere else. The lacy wooden bowls stand out in my memory, but a friend insisted that I sit in their Vermont-made hammock chair that was hanging in display. Rather than sit there and take a nap, I spoke to the clerk about having one drop-shipped to my home. She was very accommodating, and my chair was waiting for me on my front step when I returned from vacation. I would go back Camden just to visit this store, the little hole-in-the-wall restaurant just down the street (can't recall the name but the seafood chowder was the best I have ever had), and Uncle Willey's Candy Shop. read more

My mom stopped by Once a Tree last weekend and she fell in love with a hammock chair that they sell in the store, but she couldn't really find any info on the display chair and the store was busy so she didn't ask for help. She told me about the hammock chair when she returned home and she was curious about the product. I was thinking it would be a great Christmas gift so I went to Once a Tree website to get information on the hammock chair and I found the chair, but no information on the company who makes the hammock chair. I started doing research on the web and I found a small company with a very similar looking hammock chair. The company name was Cobble Mountain out of Vermont, a very warm and friendly looking company. I then decided to call Once a Tree to see if it was the Cobble Mountain hammock chair they were selling? A woman working at Once a Tree answered my call. I asked the woman "what is the brand name of the hammock chairs you sell in your store?" Woman answered in a snide way "and why do you need to know that" My reply was "because I am interested in purchasing one." woman's reply "well we sell them here in the store." At this point I was very upset with her first question so I didn't really know how to reply. I was thinking how can she be so rude to a customer? Her next words were "its a small company out of Vermont." She did not in ANY WAY want to share this information with me, why? Obviously it is the same Cobble Mountain Company I found online. We live 2 and 1/2 hours away so instead of driving 2 and 1/2 hours to ask this question, I decided to call. Whenever we drive through Camden we always make it a point to stop for lunch at The Camden Deli and shop at Once a Tree. I'm just very disappointed with the customer service I was presented over the phone. read more