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.

This is a nice little boutique just off Main Street selling a variety of handmade items. On a…read morerecent visit, I bought some earrings, a necklace, and a pottery olive oil keeper. The also have artwork, wooden pens, and soaps/lotions. The prices are what you would expect in Blowing Rock, but regardless, I was happy with my purchases. I'll definitely be back!

Cute little shop with beautiful handmade items. Prices are reasonable and items are great quality…read more Bought a beautiful cheese board handmade close by in the area. They gave a paper with instructions on how to care and clean. Very sweet people. Will come again!

An out of the way, and down the street, artistic pottery place. Helpful and insightful lady running…read morethe shop. When I say artistic pottery store, it is almost museum quality for some of the pieces. Yes, that means, for a cheapy like me, that some things are too high a price for my cheaoness. Still, we found a couple of gifts for the almost daughter-in-law which later were well received.

From the owner: 5th and 6th generation potters from the Owens family of Seagrove, NC. Bolick and Traditions Pottery…read morecontinues the old shapes as well as new designs. Functional, decorative, and folk art pottery. All pottery is microwave, oven and dishwasher safe. The shop offers a great selection of inspirational and sentiment items in flat art, pillows, and hand towels. Seasonal items such as flower pots, and garden flags thru the summer, and jackolanterns for the fall. Our shop is sure to become a favorite of yours while visiting the village of Blowing Rock.

CLOSED I drove over to Blowing Rock to shop for a Birthday…read morecard. I saw that Pandora's Mailbox carried unique brands such as Mik Wright. To my surprise that it was closed at 1:30 on a Tuesday. What I saw was a painted sign above the door that said call to make an appointment! I never expected that a greeting card shop be that exclusive. My bad that I thought a retail establishment would be open during normal business hours. Perhaps they should include shop hours/ call for an appointment online to save wasted trips.

It was sad to drive through Blowing Rock yesterday and not see Pandora's Mailbox. No one put more…read morehours of "open time" in that town than Mardi. I recall visiting her there for over 20 years.... She was a bright spot in Blowing Rock and we will miss her.

It's got very pretty art and we enjoyed our visit. The art they sell is extremely expensive.read more

I am so happy we went in here. I wasn't sure what to expect - I was thinking more semi-museum, part…read moreinfo center with a few pieces from local artists for sale. But, it was packed with unique, locally made art goods (95% Asheville artists, 5% Tennessee/Kentucky they say) that were awesome AND affordable. Pottery, wood carvings, textiles, Christmas ornaments, cookware, glass art, paintings, and more. I liked most everything I saw, and again, it was artistry that wouldn't break your bank. The customer service was so friendly, and the nice lady working really wanted to connect with us, and also tell more about the artists who made some of the different art. Informative, funny, kind - she was great. I would recommend this to EVERY Asheville tourist looking for something unique to take home, rather than junky trinkets made in China that you can find in every American gift shop.

Beautiful pieces of jewelry! This is a fair trade store and you will get quality handmade with love…read morejewelry. The lady who runs the place was very nice. These a not super cheap piece of jewelry, however, $38 for a handmade necklace is an amazing price. I recommend this store. =))

Great store. I get my fairy hair done here. Very reasonable and it stays in for 6 months. Highly…read morerecommend

Love the feel when you walk in the store. Brought my dog in there too! Love how they feature…read morelocal artists and crafters and are at fair prices. Definitely will go back.

Interesting items / love supporting local artists. This is a wonderful place to find gifts.read more

Adorable shop! I purchased a beautiful pair of beaded earrings. I will return the next visit to…read moreBoone