Category: Local Business

Welcome to Christmas in Blowing Rock, located on Main Street. This shop is ready for Christmas year round, with beautiful gifts and ornaments, many that can be personalized! The business opened in 1993 and has been a downtown staple ever since. The current owner, Felicia Keller, started working for Milt and Sue Thompson in 2006, and she was thrilled to purchase the shop at their retirement.   Over the years, Felicia has gotten to know lots of the customers, and she has noticed that the store has become a tradition for many of them. From adding to ornament collections to commemorating a special event that year, they often return to the little shop on Main Street. Felicia feels that the consistency of the shop’s theme encourages that because people can always reminisce on and plan for Christmas there, regardless of the dizzying speed of changes at other gift shops. Plus, there’s always something new at the shop to enjoy for the coming Christmas season!   Felicia notes that while Blowing Rock has grown over the last decade or so, the small-town community feeling is still strong, and she loves being a part of it. Christmas in Blowing Rock can be found online at aPerfectPresent.com

Welcome to Sunset & Vine, which some might remember as Christopher’s Wine & Cheese. Sharon has owned the shop for 9 years, and she loves meeting the amazing variety of people that come to Blowing Rock- often from all around the world! One of the best things about Sunset & Vine is how approachable the shop is. It’s anything but pretentious, and Sharon & her staff are excited to help people find wines to match their personal tastes and preferences. The wide selection and regular tastings & seminars make it even easier to find delicious new favorites. You might be wondering which wines a wine shop owner prefers; Sharon says her favorite changes often. Right now, because it’s warmer weather, she has been enjoying Spanish Albarinos, which she says are refreshing and a bit citrusy, with a slight saltiness that is all perfect for summer.

Welcome to Unwound, which has been open in Blowing Rock for eight years. Colleen has been the owner since 2015.  This shop is a special spot in Blowing Rock, because the community of knitters and crocheters make this a true gathering place. The shop is homey, with comfy chairs, friendly help, and resident pups Lizabeth (Colleen’s mini dachshund) and Rigby (manager Linda’s beagle/mountain feist mix). There is a huge variety of fibers in all colors, as well as all the tools one might need to create something special, including instruction. This shop that helps you make sweaters, shawls, and warm socks is a perfect fit in our breezy mountain town!

Welcome to neaco, the grooviest shop in Blowing Rock! neaco has been open in town since 1998, featuring a quirky collection of gifts and decor. The owners, Keith and Russell, love having a shop in Blowing Rock- they say the small community has become like family over the years. They love seeing repeat customers, too, and say they never get tired of hearing that neaco is someone’s favorite shop (they probably hear that a lot)! Keith says one of his favorite products in the store is the Stone Booze Dispenser, and shoppers must agree because it’s their best seller ever! “I’ve visited so many small towns over the years, each unique in their own way, but I’ve yet to find a town more special than ours. Our beauty, our cool peeps, our amazing restaurants, and of course, our variety of retail keeps our awesome visitors returning on a regular basis.” -Keith