Wow what a darling gift shop in Burnsville NC. My daughter and son in law bought a Mountain House…read moreup here. This place has such a collection of all sorts of local crafts and Christmas decorations and some clothing. All unique and really fun to shop and look at . I bought a few birthday gifts and some delicious Pecan Candy from Georgia. It was so fun to wander around and look at all the different items. If you are in Burnsville stop into this store and look around.... You will love it !

Very cute little shop attached to the Monkey Business Toy Store. They had an interesting collection…read moreof local crafts, jewelry and clothing as well as some larger North Carolina based brands and handmade items from all over the country. The trolls that they sell were particularly neat. They're made by a family in Tennessee and each comes with their own unique legend. The service was fas and friendly and we got a coupon for our trouble. Worth stopping by!

We have been to several Mast General Stores in various locations and knew the original store was…read morelocated on our weekend travels. We like Mast and always enjoy the products and atmosphere. We drove on our road trip to Johnson City, Tennessee from our home near Winston-Salem. It was getting late so we noted the location and decided to stop on our return trip home when we anticipated we would have more time. We arrived in the early afternoon of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and after following the line of cars to the back parking lot, we were amazed to see how many people were there! The small front parking area was full and the much larger rear parking lot was almost full. We did not think it was possible that everyone was visiting the general store, partly because it looks much smaller from the outside. As we walked toward the rear porch entrance, there was a Boy Scout Troop making kettle corn with a large kettle, butter, sugar, salt and corn and stirring it with a big paddle. It smelled delicious and we knew we needed to buy some on our way back to the car. After entering the building, we could see the entire parking lot contained all those people inside the general store, it was very busy but it appeared they had an adequate amount of employees. Mast features outdoor gear, home decor, knives, shoes, clothing, gift related items and food. They also have a large barrel candy area. We picked up a few things we felt we could not live without. On our way out, we purchased a bag of the kettle corn from the Boy Scouts and enjoyed munching on it while also supporting a good cause. It was so delicious with the combination of butter and sugar. A definite treat that we hadn't eaten in a long time. The original store is a must stop if you are driving through the area. We also recommend stopping at any of their other locations as well. They have many items you may not find elsewhere.

When in this area, you "just gotta" stop here and wander through. My wife ended up with $24.99 Teva…read moreflip flops, well made, supportive, and cushioned with the toe/foot strap a geometric pattern, so yes we bought them. Away from that small shoe building, half each for men and women, we went to the main building a seemingly turn of the century wooden floored building where there is a candy section and, yes, I bought some old time candy, which was $5.99 a pound as I recall. Lots of old time kitchen utensils, ceramic cookware, kid's toys, hunting and outdoor wear. Then to the main hiking and hiking shoes for men where they had some which were 25% off. Jim, a clerk, came up as I was looking around and politely asked if he could help me find something in the Keen shoes I was poking through. Told that I was looking for an 11 1/2 size, but there were no half sizes. As sometimes shoes can run a bit large he asked if I wanted to try on an 11 and he would go look for an 11 1/2 if the 11 would not fit. I had just determined that the 11 wasn't for me, and Jim came back. Now you know how I came to purchase my Keen Targee IV WP MEN, size 11.5 at 25% off. Checking us out was another friendly, chatty and efficient employee (as all of their folks are) named Rhonda. Like I said, you "just gotta" visit, and maybe spend a few bucks. We did!

Wonderful staff, excellent inventory and beautiful setting. The variety and quality of honey is…read moreonly surpassed by the beautifully painted exterior of the building!

What a wonderful place!…read more One of the perks of living in Weaverville is Honey and The Hive! If I had the skillset & time for bee keeping, this would definitely be my go-to spot. But for now, I love this place for gifts and local honey! One thing I love are the honey sticks, pretty much clear straws filled with different types of honey. They are so good to have on hand for tea, peanut butter toast or just a shot for your sweet tooth! Being a bee expert is not a requirement to enjoy this place, just a love of honey!! By the way, I'm obsessed with the exterior mural!!!!!

Gift shopping heaven! The whole store is filled with unique one of a kind local "stuff"…read more Inventory is different every time I visit. Local owner who knows local artists. I'm a regular.

A wonderful shop full of lots of fun objects/items to peruse. A nice selection of linens, candles,…read morelotions, knickknacks, etc. I will definitely make this a stop when I'm visiting near Asheville, NC.

This rating is purely for the coffee bar and guy and gal running it...(looked like they had cool…read moreunique stuff in the store too). My husband had a mocha and I got the hillbilly hot chocolate, and man was it delicious! Their slogan is correct, "We're not Starbucks, we're better!"

Cool little bookstore in Blackmountain, NC. I was on a business trip and stopped in here to see if…read moreI could find a book I was looking for. This is a cozy place with areas to sit and thump through a book or just come and sit and read. I did find the book I was looking for and several others to add to my list.

This store is so fun. They're two stories many options of everything there's a book there's toys…read morefor older kids younger kids in all ages unfortunately, you don't have pictures, but I definitely recommend going there.

This place was probably one of the busiest spots in all the downtown business district. This place…read moreis beaming with Christmas spirit! Plenty of Christmas decorations, ornaments, and other source of holiday finds for that time of the year. It's a bit of a tight squeeze to get around too but it's absolutely worth checking out. Long lines checking out as well.

Such a cute place! So much to see, merchandised beautifully,…read moreand courteous staff. We drive over from Roan Mountain while camping, and so glad we did! Our visit was during their spring open house, so I even got a free gift with my purchase. They have Jim Shore collectibles, lots of Radko, and other holidays as well. Plus downtown Jonesborough is adorable!

This shop used to be in Biltmore village until the whole area was washed away in the hurricane…read more They opened downtown and carry local products made by local manufacturers and artists. The staff was very friendly and helpful. If you still need a few things for Christmas, come to the mountains and help. Everyone I talked to said they need people to come back. Not everything is open but a lot is. Come help out and get some cool stuff. My wife got some pottery that is for heating brie.

Loved their stuff! Not a typical souvenir shop at all, and lovely things for sale. Super cute…read moreshirts made with quality. The shirts are worth it! Disappointed that there weren't more mugs to choose from. Even more disappointed that the mug I chose had the decal flip over and peel within a few months of owning it.

Yes, cute, clever and unique gifts and have shopped here for years as Asheville resident BUT if an…read moreolder woman with a loud, sugary southern accent is working behind the counter, turn around and leave. Come back when one of the young women owners are there. We went for holiday gift shopping, knowing we'd be spending a chunk of money and getting something recipients appreciated but ended up putting everything down and leaving after enduring this woman's inane LOUD chattering to every person who walked in the store. Not only was her stupid chatter annoying, she argued with us about never having carried an item we know we purchased there! We lived in the Deep South for nearly 30 years and never experienced an encounter that felt like such an inauthentic put-on of 'southern charm.' Sorry Duncan &York. We love the store but this year there won't be anything from your store under our Christmas tree.

What a cute shop! We did a little pre-dinner shopping during our stop in Asheville. It's not a…read morehuge store but somehow we managed to spend almost an hour there because there were so many cute and clever gift items. There's a nice combination of local, handmade and well-known brands and you really have to go through the store a couple of times to truly appreciate everything they have to offer. Their greeting card collection is fantastic - everything from sweet to cheeky to sarcastic! You can find something for literally anyone thanks to their diverse collection of hip and modern items. Make sure to check out the sticker table at the register!!

Such a cute shop, with friendly staff. I love that they have a whole section for terrariums and…read morethey sale little bags of everything you need to get started with making your own. I wish every plant store had something like that!

In their eleventh year, Thyme In The Garden is more than a nursery, although it's a peach of a…read morenursery too. It's a family run place that oozes charm and affection. The place is alive, man! Asheville has no shortage of magical spaces that kind of transcend space/time when you wander them. This one is a doozy! Walk down the stone earth entry to the grotto below and tell me you didn't just schloop through an unseen hole in the veil only to emerge into someplace much further than it looked from "out there." It's like the TARDIS of nurseries, it's bigger on the inside. A bit north of UNC Asheville on Merrimon, the only negative thing that I could mention is that parking is a little tight and close to that road, but that's a pretty common gripe in the 828, but I had to mention it for credibility. I mean this is a Yelp! review fercryinoutloud it can't all be pixies and rainbows. They have pots. And plants. Indoor and outdoor types. Annuals and perennials. Gifts and creativity abound, if you can abide. The staff that I encountered were big on hospitality, helpfulness, and that Southern Appalachian humility that I respectfully embrace. We left with a giant clay pot and a half-price Aloe that is entering the rehabilitation porch at home tomorrow at sun-up. Oh, there is a chicken coop just a bit farther out back, past the little creek and through the back greenhouse. Totally worth a peek while you're meandering about. From the looks of it, this place is evolving and growing. I can't wait to see it next time I come. Do yourself a favor and check it out.