Great location on our way to Wintergreen for the holiday weekend. We did the Mead tasting and…read moreLiquid honey tasting and it was wonderful! I liked the ginger mead ! Nice selection of pure local honeys, delicious mead, gift items, etc. Definitely glad we stopped by!

This place is such a win. It's simple and straight to the point…read more You get two main things to focus on. The honey or the mead. And you get samplers of both. It fits us since the adults can do the mead and our kiddo gets the honey's. Both the whipped and the straight honey. The bee hive is a neat taste as it allows folks to just watch them do their thing. Talking to the staff there they are VERY knowledgeable and amenable to talk to. I feel like we learn something every time we visit. If you happen to be in the area, don't let the discrete appearance turn you away. It's worth a visit. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Nothing crazy. Simple and clean with mild decor to give it a local-only vibe Repeat customer: yeah Dog Friendly: no

I love this store and the staff here-always so friendly and kind! We find some treasure in here…read moreevery time we go. I found their prices overall reasonable-The clothing can be steep-but the sales racks have some pretty great deals. Love the presentation, love the conversations with the front desk ladies, and overall thankful for this joyful store!!!

Absolutely wonderful store for kids! They have clothing (definitely high-end quality and price),…read morebut the huge draw for me is that they have such thoughtfully selected books that promote diversity and environmental stewardship. The books that you find there are so full of quality content, the type of books that help parents raise children with intentionality and teach kindness, empathy, and open-mindedness. The organization of the store is fun. When I went, there was a section for summer themed items and travel toys, STEM, dino toys and clothes, and more. I was truly wowed by the quality brands. You find brands like Haba and Usborne. I was particularly taken aback by all of the great Usborne stuff! I'm a major fan, and it's expensive to get that stuff shipped. The books end up being like $20, so it was nice to see them priced so reasonably here. I saw some great write and wipe books on letters, numbers, and math. There were some great sticker books (the type that teach), and I was able to snag a seek-and-find bug sticker book that teaches counting for like $8. It is incredibly engaging and effectively reinforces counting skills in a very fun way. Plus, it gives kids something to do with stickers that's fun and doesn't involve finding them all over your house. They also had some great quality Canadian brand of kids toys that I cannot remember, but good craft kits from them. Aside from the clothing, prices were quite reasonable, and the clothes, admittedly, were better quality than you see at typical kids stores. They were made like stuff used to be made. You know, like actually quality enough to pass down. I definitely plan to make this a regular stop for my birthday and Christmas shopping list. There are no yap yap toys, but pretty much kid-powered stuff that requires a brain to be actively engaged in creative thinking. My kind of stuff! Honestly, this store literally looks like what I would put in a kids store, if I created one myself, so I'm so happy to find that it exists. It is truly a magical place, as my fellow Yelper said. It really can't get much better. Please support this wonderful business. It is SO worth the drive, if you're out-of-town. If you have any doubts, just plan add a stop to the Discovery Museum for some great play and La Flor Michoacana for delicious ice cream, but you'll see that Whimsies alone is worth it.

A friend and I stumbled on this place when we were in Crozet. I'm so glad we decided to stop in…read more They had lots of offerings from local artists, everything from stained glass to photographs to knit items to soap, jewelry, you name it, they had it. The staff was super friendly and we had a good time exploring all of their offerings. They are located in an old train depot which is pretty cool as well. If you are in Crozet, you should definitely stop by and check them out.

I highly recommend this shop full of locally made gifts and goodies if you're in Crozet and looking…read moreto spend some dollars. It's open on Sundays too, always a plus.  Their website tells me that the Crozet Artisan Depot offers handmade items from over 70 artisans in the region. Wow, that's terrific. Though I browsed through plenty of awesome things, I ended up getting some goat milk soap from Wynott Farm and some funky chocolates from Cocoa & Spice. There's also a tourist area in the back with brochures and a staffer ready to assist in case you need some recommendations for attractions and activities. A restroom is available nearby too.  The Depot is, fittingly enough, located in an old historic train depot. It has a small parking lot attached to it, though I observed some people parking in there and walking across the street which didn't seem too kosher.

I only had 10 mins to browse this incredible shop and it blew my mind. So many ways to create an…read moreevent or party. I love the cute zebra finches. The guy working there was very friendly originally from Florida. Now, I live in SW Florida. I would love to come back to Charlottesvilles and explore this store more.

Beautiful shop with tons of items inside. I found some clothing, tons of perfume and accessories,…read morehousewares and glasswares, decor, and children's items as well as paper stock goods. It was such fun to browse. It's a large space and has so much inside that you really can't see it all at once anyway. Staff were warm and welcoming and greeted us as we came in and offered assistance if needed. Pricey shop - but lovely.

Unique cards! Sensuous colors! Irresistible baby items! Beautiful scarves and bags and jewelry!…read moreBooks I want to read! I'm in agreement with all the other reviewers who said that it's one of their favorite places to shop. Her inventory is, as previously mentioned, carefully curated. She has an amazing eye for detail. Each of the displays was tastefully inspired, with layers of texture and color that lifted my heart. It's a joyful place, and there aren't many shops I've ever said that about. I only wish I lived anywhere near here so I could visit again. I wish my life looked like her shop. Go, Suznannah!

Definitely a cute shop to visit! You won't leave empty handed since there is something for everyone…read moreat this shop. I've been here a couple of times and never have been disappointed.

Shenanigans always brings out my inner child. They carry toys that everyone will enjoy and love…read more It's one of the few authentic businesses in Charlottesville. My 16 month old son is into pretend cooking and cleaning and guess what? They have toys for that! They have toys to help every child reach their milestone. They also have toys for the young at heart. One of a kind toys. Excellent customer service. Accessible from other downtown businesses.

Be Super aware of the return policy. I purchased 5 items on Sunday. The baby wasn't thrilled by two…read moreof the items. Went to return two items on Monday and the they could not be returned because the box had been opened. One of the items was not even assembled and neither was played with. Tried to shop local ‍

Currently sitting next to over a hundred dollars worth of stickers and cards because I simply could…read morenot contain myself at this little shop. I stopped in twice over a two hour period and every time I blinked, a new cute and must have item appeared before my eyes. If you are looking to send a nice note, update your journal, or find a gift for a friend this is surely the place to go. The counter people were so sweet and they even have a cute snail mail club for locals.

Charming and well stocked shop full of all sorts of fun stationery and trinkets. Definitely a good…read morestop if you're into journaling or need a small gift. I picked up a couple stickers because you can never have enough stickers!

The BEST jewelry in Charlottesville!!! Beautiful craftsmanship, and a diverse well priced…read moreselection. Also the owners are the kindest people in town, you'll find something here that will make you happy no doubt.

The fun colorful jewelry in the window caught my eye as we walked past during the Tom Tom…read morefestivities. The very kind owner was very helpful and spoke about Istanbul and many of the beautiful accessories were from this country. I found so many fun items and I collect all things cats and he had a LOT of beautuful glass kitties, bags, and unique items! Great place to find unusual, inexpensive, and fun gifts! Highly recommend!