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The Phoenix Shop is a unique gift shop
featuring exceptional merchandise from around the world as
well as from local artisans.
Merchandise on our
site is a representation of what you can usually find when
you visit our store. We do not have a catalog
because of our ever-changing, unique inventory. Many items
are one-of-a-kind, others are of limited production. Please
do inquire if you wish to purchase what you see on our
website. If something is out of stock, we will try to special
order it for you.
When
Lolly Fassett founded the Phoenix Shop,
she wanted it to represent the creativity of people from
around the world as well as local artisans. Lolly felt that
when people come to this beautiful place, their minds and
hearts are opened by the stunning natural environment.
Visitors would be open to new ideas and delighted to
experience unique items from different cultures.
In the early days, traders used to
flock to Nepenthe, spreading their wares on Lolly's living
room floor. From Navajo pawn jewelry to Afghani rugs they
brought treasures from around the world. Later, after the restaurant was built, Lolly
and her husband Bill created the Phoenix Shop to showcase these
treasures.
The
gift shop takes its name from Nepenthe's standard, the
mythical phoenix bird said to rise every 500 years from its
ashes more resplendent than ever.
There are so many talented, wonderful people
that work at the shop, many for over a decade. Please come
visit us when you travel up or down our lovely coast. Big
Sur is a spectacular and beautiful place to explore, and the
Phoenix Shop a treasure not to be missed. |
