Just like its name, The Marfa Store is a great shop to pick up a souvenir, especially something…read moreuniquely Marfa, such as a shirt or tote bag with the town name on it. They also had jewelry, chocolates and small leather goods, including adorable made in Mexico leather and hand painted key chains in the shapes of hearts and guitars. Ballroom Marfa was closed due to the virus and last time I went they were out of Prada Marfa prints but The Marfa Store had Prada Marfa stickers and postcards! Very friendly service. One of the store owners manages the JackHop app which tells you what is open during these weird times.

Great little shop. Gentleman that was working when we went in was so friendly and personable. Would…read moredefinitely recommend stopping by an buying your souvenirs from them.

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.

Beautiful handmade, one of a kind jewelry. Whenever I'm in Alpine, I always buy something. I…read moreprobably have about a dozen rings and necklaces from this shop. The owner & designer is a wonderful guy (sorry, can't remember his name right now) and is happy to answer all my questions and swap stories. I hope to get back to the Big Bend region soon and I'll definitely be making a stop here.

Randomly found this store as we were passing though Alpine. The person in the shop who I think was…read morethe owner was incredibly nice - gave us a lot of great information on the jewelry and some local tips on where to eat and what to see. The jewelry was very well priced. I got some earrings with a design created by Matilde Poulat - who had done pieces worn by Frida Kahlo. We stopped in a little shop in Marathon who were selling very similar earrings for $50 more - so I'm very happy with the purchase!

I noticed this shop when having dinner at Laventure at Hotel Saint George but it was closed. The…read morenext day I was visiting shops and needed to go to the restroom and remembered the one in the lobby of the George, right past Hey I Like It Here. I've been visiting Marfa for over ten years and each time it seems more commercialized, crowded, and expensive. This shop is typical of the higher end businesses populating Marfa but they had some nice items such as face and hair masks, candles, t-shirts and a fun assortment of unique soft and hard beverages. I felt guilty about only using the bathroom since I wasn't a hotel guest so I bought a hair mask and pretty silk printed bandana (made in Portland). Unlike many of the other places in Marfa, HILIH was actually open on a Wednesday afternoon. Most businesses we tried to visit were closed even though they advertised themselves as being open. This wasn't totally surprising since Marfa mostly caters to weekend visitors. Service was friendly and accommodating.

I bought three coats for three little boys that they love;…read more its the leather braclet that dropped the rating. the animal head came off while I was giving the gift to a granddaughter. Mom is very ingenuitive and can fix it of course, but it was a "Pricey " gift to have it fall apart before ever being used. Susan Idaho

I am so happy Wassermann Wranch now has a "downtown" shop. Visiting all the alpacas, donkeys, llama…read moreand kangaroo at the Wranch is one of my family's favorite activities in Alpine. Now we can find their gift shop treasures in town. Lots of really lovely alpaca products, along with local Bee Wranch honey and other gifts for critter lovers. And the teddy bears here are the softest I have ever felt. Soon I hear the very sweet owner, Heidi, will be bottle feeding her baby kangaroo at the shop!

This place is just amazing and the lady that runs the shop honestly makes the shop...they have a…read morehuge selection of rocks and crystals and antiques. If your in the area this is the place to get all your minerals from...wow I just loved it....this is the zebra I got and I'm so proud

Beautiful shop with great collection of various rocks and beautiful grids. Large display of…read morejewelry, art and hat bands all made by the owner. She is passionate about her work and makes you feel very welcome. She stay in the back some so ring the bell and wait a moment to get in on the fun. Added bonus: geocache??

Before I get to the nitty gritty, I will say the quality of the WORK is very good. I've seen…read morebetter, but I have seen worse. I had my platinum engagement ring and wedding band resized and fused. Cost was a bit high, but not unusual for out here and considering the cost of platinum. I could have sent the work out and it likely would have been less expensive and probably faster (it took over a month!), but I prefer to support local businesses when I can. That being said, I will NEVER give Sheppard Jewelers ( aka Anju's) my business again. On March 16, 2016 I inquired about resizing and fusing my bridal set. Questions asked, sizing was taken, diamonds and platinum authenticated, and I was given a "rough" quote for the work. I was told by the woman (the mother of the gentleman who was helping me) that it should take about 2 weeks, maybe a LITTLE longer, because they send this type of work out to El Paso because (and I quote) "you can't get quality work around here". I told her it sounded good. I figured they'd be back before my anniversary a month away. I gave a $100 deposit and was given a receipt for it with a vague description of my rings and the work to be done. A couple of weeks later, (Friday April 1) having heard nothing, and passing through Alpine around 2pm, I decided to stop in. NOPE, doors locked. Hours posted are 10:30 - 5:30. Oh well, maybe a late lunch.... Now, THREE (3) weeks from initial drop-off (Tuesday, April 5) and I have still heard nothing from the jeweler. I realized that, not only had the timeframe come and long gone, but that I had failed to tell them (& they had failed to ask) which way I wanted my heart shaped diamond solitaire facing. I assumed they would have called to ask, since the lab in El Paso would need that info, but my caller ID and machine showed no calls from them. So, I called and spoke to the nice gentleman again. I got an update - he was a little backed up with other jobs and hadn't started mine yet. I thought my job was going to El Paso? No, his mother was just confused. So, my rings have been there for three weeks, untouched. Ok, I understand. A small family business can get hectic. I explain how I want the rings fused and he understands. He assures me he will begin work very soon. They could possibly be ready by Friday, but more like mid next week. Ok. Still (just barely) before my anniversary. End call. Not 2 seconds after that I question if I told him the correct way to face the heart (it had been several months since I was able to wear them + I have a toddler = marshmallows instead of actual brains). Ahhhhhh! I told him wrong! MY error, just need to call back. I start to leave a message when his mom picks up the line. I just want to correct which way to face the heart...she proceeds to explain that it should be another 2 weeks or so and they had called to ask me about that but I didn't answer. Um, the nice man just told me it should be ready sooner AND nobody called or left a message (I checked). She insisted they had called! not true, but was trying to move on to "another 2 weeks?" when she asks for my phone number - they don't have it. Um. How did you call without my number? So, by the time the conversation was over I was frustrated and confused. Thankfully the very nice man called me back to verify the facing of the ring. To be sure he hadn't misunderstood me. I said "no, you understood perfectly, but my brain is mush and I haven't worn them in so long I got mixed up." We both chuckled and he assured me, now that they had my number, I would be notified of any further delays. End call. April 20 yesterday, having heard nothing, I thought I'd drive an hour for an update since nobody answered the phone. It was about 3 pm, but the doors were locked again, during regular hours. So, I left a message. Today I got the call! Yay! The woman hands me my fused rings. They look good and fit. Ready to pay. I offer my credit card. Declined. Debit card. Declined. WTF? I get her hesitation. Not 1 but 2 bad cards. So, I called the bank, all is fine, and the rep tells her too. THEIR machine isn't working!!! I offer the $200 cash I have and to leave my card info to charge when the reader works or call to pay over the phone. She says just come back tomorrow. No, it's an hour drive WITH a toddler, it's been over a month, please work with me. She refuses and threatens to call the police (like I'm a criminal) because she won't let me leave with MY rings and I am just not ok with driving back and forth if they've got a finicky machine. That's ridiculous! She asks where I went to school because SHE is a lawyer. WTF? I came here to pay, YOUR reader is down. WORK WITH me. NOPE! She finally called her son, who swiped my credit card (which was declined by their bad machine first) on his phone card reader and done. Why didn't she START with that. He is WONDERFUL, treats customers with respect, and is an excellent craftsman. She is AWFUL and needs a lesson in customer service. Never again!!!!