We planned this as part of our trip through banner elk. When we arrived there was no sign, no…read moreposted hours, and no one there. There were, what appeared to be, items in the window for sale. We went around to the back and there was a sign that said closed. I was answered, and I appreciate your response. I have increased my stars to 4. Thank you!

We always love to browse to find something for our home. There are so many fun and exciting things…read moreto buy each time we go. We are glad you opened back up after Helene.

I'm so glad to have found this delightful store! They opened in early May 2021, and are located…read morenext to the Blue Deer on Main ice cream store. I made a beeline straight for the jewelry, and found several lovely Meghan Browne necklaces for very reasonable prices that I had to purchase. They also have a variety of household decor, candles, etc. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and I'll definitely return!

Beautifully nestled off the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway near Blowing Rock, this historic facility…read moreis worth the visit. Unfortunately we did not check the newly updated times they are open to go inside. On this day they were closed. The setting, grounds and trails are breathtakingly beautiful. Some were picnicking under a tree near the Manor entrance. We saw cows in a nearby pasture. One person was on a horse. The property even includes an Apple Orchard. We will return again when the Museum is open and we can also see the crafts offered for sale.

Our visit came in June of 2021 with the accompanying restrictions imposed by the pandemic and…read moreshortage of staff. That means parts of the manor are roped off, construction work on the house is in progress and the craft shop is operating out of a somewhat cramped space. That said, it's well worth a visit here. The views are amazing, and the crafts are wonderfully diverse yet so attractive (everything from lamps to trays to blown glass) and they are nicely displayed, though we should mention that the Southern Folk Art Center closer to Asheville has much larger collections in its shop and museum. The people working here couldn't be more helpful to visitors. The manor is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, and parking is easy if limited. There are hiking trails nearby and restrooms also. It makes for a delightful stop with lots of do and see.

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...

So glad I visited this store! It was definitely a highlight of my trip to NC. Mabel was so…read moreknowledgable and helpful. I got some wonderful stones and some wonderful conversation as well. I will definitely be back.

High Country Candles is a lovely little store along the Main Street of Blowing Rock, and if it…read morehadn't been for my concern about how I'd pack an armload of candles into my carry-on luggage to fly back home? I would have spent WAY too much money here. The candles smell wonderful, come in a wide variety of scents, and are available in a breadth of sizes - as a matter of fact, their website states "We have 80 different wonderful fragrances we use to scent our handcrafted jar candles, pillars and votives." You can tell that the people here take pride in the craftmanship behind their candles, and they also offer various pottery selections - specifically, a wide variety of mugs, bowls, vases as well as candles trays - in the store. The staff is very welcoming as well - happy to answer any questions you have about what's available in the store. I just wish they shipped their wonderful candles!

As an avid candle lover, this place was heaven on earth! They offer an unbelievable amount of…read morescents and sizes. There's a scent for every season and taste. I was overwhelmed with the options. I ended up purchasing a large jar candle which was $30 and burns for 145 hours. The size just below this one was $28 and burns for 95 hours. The scent I decided on was a mango sangria of sorts. I forgot the exact title. It's also new so it's not on their website. But the website does have a complied list of all their scents! And they offer shipping! I also bought several of their little small candles that burn for 10 hours. Because I bought 6 of them, I got a free glass container! Ive burned my mango sangria candle and LOVE it! You've really gotta keep the wick trimmed because it burns super bright and big! But it burns evenly and after a few hours it doesn't even look like it's been burned. I can already tell I'll get my monies worth.

I enrolled my 8 year old at the art classes offered here and she loves it. The instructor really…read morecares about his students and teaches the whole group in an age appropriate way. They've discuss topics like light and shadows and perspective and used various materials. I can't recommend this place enough. Make sure to stop in for any art supplies you need and give Ziggy so many pets :-).

My daughter's birthday was this month. She is 1500 miles away, coping with the state of affairs in…read moreher chosen field of medicine during COVID-times. At a loss for any kind of meaningful gift without personal access to N95 masks and other PPEs, I decided to restock her art supplies. Maybe this old love would give a little light. I combed online options to avoid stores and post office. Then I thought to support a local business in my daughter's chosen community. Art Mart & Academy is just minutes from her home. The store was not officially open, but the owner responded to my email. John talked with me at length about what I was looking for, texted me photos and was very helpful in matching the types and quality of products I'd selected online. Though he had no gift bags, he managed to find a sweet way to package all the items then texted me a photo to see if "the presentation" was ok. He also kept the required social distance from my son-in-law during pick-up. He kept a sense of humor, too. Art is a good thing to do in COVID-times. John will help you start or get better. Art Mart and Academy has customer service and the goods!

Excellent service and very friendly. We had a great time and learned a lot! Can't wait for our cut…read morestones to arrive. Will definitely be back again...and again!

We brought our five year old grandson and 21/2 year old granddaughter to Foggy Mountain Gem Mine…read moreand it certainly surpassed our expectations. The staff was so friendly and accommodating and the educational overview of the gems they found was soooo interesting. I highly recommend !

If you want to take home a little piece of Boone, this is the best place to find art made by local…read moreartists. I didn't have enough money to buy all the beautiful things I saw, but I plan to go back without my husband. The ladies were so full of information about what's happening. They also have workshops I'm looking into!