We had the best time making candles. The owner, Maria, is delightful and assisted us every step of…read morethe way. We chose our scents, the candle container, and the design on top. I brought my mom and sister and we all had a great time. It was a really fun way to spend the afternoon and a great value for the money and memories. Don't sleep on this activity. It is a good time for everyone.

We needed an indoor activity on a hot summer day and this fit the bill. So fun and educational!…read moreMaria was an excellent host. Grabbed lunch across the street too.

This was my favorite giftshop I found. It was tucked away in the back, but worth looking for. There…read morewas a great selection of souvenirs at fantastic prices. I got the cuttest magnet at the best price out of any of the shops. There was a cute gem mining station near by along with a giant bear and life size garden knome. Great photo opportunities!

A big shop with lots of different types of stuff: T-shirts, jewelry, stones, toys. I bought a…read morecanvas tote with folk music instruments on it, some postcards, and a magnet. The tshirts are all bundled up so check them before you buy because my boyfriend just went by the size but when we got home and he unfurled it he realized it was a long sleeved women's tee and was too small for him ...so new shirt for me!

This is an older review of a couple of months, but I was perusing my photo album and I stumpled…read moreupon these pictures of this lovely shop. The cottage is located in a selection of specialized shops, it's a short drive outside of Helen (Georgia). The owner of the shop was the one to great us upon arrival and they gave us a tour of the interior and the small farm adjoining the shop. Before this shop I thought I hated lavender, I was dead wrong. The smell was herbal and floral- sweet not overwhelming. The selection of goods featured many items harvested fresh from the garden or hand dried. Even though it was a specialized ship the prices felt comfortable, with a lot of items available for under 20 dollars. The owners shear enthusiasm for their work made me happy and comfortable to be a patron.

"L is for the smell of lavender..." you know that song? Well you'll be singing it after a visit to…read moreThe Lavender Cottage and Garden! This adorable little shop has everything lavender you can think of: neck pillows, essential oils, satchels, even sugar cookies and soda! Who could ask for more? The shop owner is so, so friendly and will answer any questions that you may have. My favorite thing to buy here is the Lavendin essential oil. It is the most potent and relaxing smelling (sorry about all the infinitive use lol) oil that I've purchased anywhere. The owner said the lavendin oil is stronger smelling than the lavender oil. In addition to the lavender goods, this cottage also sells clothes, the cutest baby things, and jewelry. And there are chickens in the garden area so don't forget to go say hi to them. Just remember to watch your fingers ;)

Cuckoo clocks, wood carved figurines, matroyshka dolls and more. We bought a little Viking teddy…read morebear for my boyfriend's mom, who collects teddies. Lots of enamel pins here as well.

You can find quite a bit of authentic German goods at Lindenhaus Imports from authentic…read moreNutcrackers, Cuckoo Clocks, Steins and Smokers. Great place to find some unique and handcrafted gifts.

Who doesn't love rocks--and even better, mining for your own? This place is such a blast for the…read morewhole family! The kids had so much fun sifting out treasures, and the shop is full of really cool rocks and gems to explore and buy. The owner is absolutely wonderful--so friendly and welcoming--and to top it off, there's the sweetest pup on the property who made our visit even more special. A must-do experience if you're in the area!

Wonderful service. Lots of bucket sizes / prices to choose…read morefrom. Tons of gems found. This place is great! Our 6yo granddaughter had so much fun finding gems. It's so organized and the shop is lovely. The owners are very attentive and helpful. We will definitely come back as other family members visit. We are new locals to Helen and this activity is at the top of our list of things to do.

Nice store. I was in need of Ethernet cables for work and they had those. The store is a bit hard…read moreto find, since all Helen stores are decorated in the same fashion and blend together. They had a sign upfront, so look out for that and not a classic looking store you might be accustom to. Nice staff. Very helpful. Can definitely tell they have a lot of regulars, since there was a group of customers chatting away among themselves and the cashier.

We got lp gas at this location! The owners of this store are very helpful! Loaded and unloaded…read morethat very heavy tank for me!

Extremely small selection of Helen related ornaments. The woman running the store is extremely…read morerude. I watched her be rude to several customers. We had two ornaments in our hands ready to purchase and she was ugly to us so we left without purchasing. I doubt this store will stay open much longer if that lady continues to work here. Do better

Stop in and talk to Burt the Bird and the sweet owners. I was happy to find ornaments hand crafted…read moreby local artists.

The Village Peddler is a super cute shop that sells quilts, crafted jewelry, and clothes in Helen,…read moreGA. It has two floors and this is a great place to shop for gifts for friends and family if you are visiting. There are also quite a few leather goods in the form of purses, wallets, and backpacks. I ended up purchasing a queen quilt that came with shams, as well as a sofa quilt and they are both gorgeous. My friends were interested in some of the natural stone jewelry regarding turquoise and there were many options ranging from $10-200! The employees here are very helpful and friendly. Definitely stop by this place as there are cool things for the home as well! Pillows and throws and kitchen materials are also in abundance here.

Needed something to finish off a guest room and stumbled across this lovely space with a very…read morefriendly shopkeeper who didn't hesitate to fully open an XL King quilt and drape it over a king bed to show just how perfectly it covers. Price is fair, product is beautiful, wouldn't hesitate to return!

Southern Comfort Quilts is a really nice quilt shop located on Main Street in Helen Georgia. When I…read morewas younger, my grandmother used to take me so she could buy a new quilt and we would sometime buy them for other family members. Recently I was back in the area so I wanted to see if the store was still around. The store itself is not very big, but there is a lot of inventory in there. You can get a basic quilt for $100, but some can be over $250. The more detailed and type of quilt determine the pricing. I really liked the quilts, but really didn't have one this time that I needed. I live in Florida, so not many nights I need a quilt. But I did really like them. They have an online store where you can order them and have them shipped which is probably what I'll do this year for some family members up north. These handmade quilts are perfect as a gift or even for yourself.