Evolve

Cool shop! My nephew loves all things Buddha and told me to shop here for his birthday. Cool atmosphere

Updated: Missing Kellie since the store changed hands, to be honest, but those who knew her would. Thrilled that Rae is still there. Been too busy to visit like I’d like.

Evolve is such an amazing store! They have an amazing selection of crystals for every purpose, tons of beautiful tarot card decks, incense, books on peace and personal development and lots of gorgeous local-​made handmade jewelry and beauty products.
The staff is wonderful as well. The new owners are so sweet. It’s just such a warm and inviting place to be. I love to just go there to sit and relax!
The downstairs classroom/​studio is a fabulous hideaway as well — perfect for meditation and the many classes they offer as well.
The practitioners there are impressive — numerology, mediumship, personal development — you name it, they’ve got it!
Oh! And they also have a kids section with some cute toys and books for the kiddos! The Wayne Dyer book series for kids is my favorite!

I have visited evolve quite a few times and the atmosphere and friendliness of the staff are both great. They have a wide variety of products to choose from, and I’ve always left with more than one item, generally gifts for loved ones. I do have one issue with this store though, and after a disappointing past few visits, I won’t be returning, which makes me a bit upset given there are few stores out this way that offer similar products.
Last year I bought about $ 60 worth of items from Evolve; healing stones with pouches and a few books. Upon wrapping those gifts, I had found that for one, the woman behind the counter (as nice as she was) had given me several of the wrong cards that go along with the healing stones. I knew what each stone was called but the cards were for stones that I did not purchase. which left me wondering how much extra I was charged given that they range anywhere from $ 1-​$ 12+ per stone. This aggravated me a bit because not only did I not have cards with proper descriptions of each stones healing benefits to give to my loved ones, but I was also charged more for stones that I didn’t even buy. On the same visit, I also purchased a few books and upon wrapping them, I noticed on the back cover the two prices, for US and for Canada. They were quite pricey books anyway, but after checking my receipt I realized they had charged me the Canadian price??? Which was quite a bit more than the US price… I was really disappointed. I thought this store was more humble than what my experience there left me feeling.
I tried to let it go and came back again last week for some more healing stones and ran into the same issue. Overcharged for stones that I did not purchase and left with cards that did not match the stones I purchased. Unfortunately I didn’t request a receipt. I wouldn’t care so much about the stones if the staff had to go by memory because there are so many different kinds, but I filled out one of the sheets they leave by the table which request that you circle the name of each stone you take to make it easier upon checking out.
I don’t enjoy leaving negative reviews but I do feel the need to be honest about things like this so that others can be aware and make sure this does not happen to them.

Extremely welcoming place. Rae helped me find what I came for in a very friendly, thoughtful way. thank you!

Sometimes I think about doing meditation… (pretty much only when I walk into spiritual healing/​inner peace stores like this)
I always feel tempted to buy some sort of gong or healing beads or even a cd that looks like it’ll have a lot of harp going on, but then I think about the next time I’ll actually use those things, which for me is likely never. It’s just my ever-​present urge to buy things I don’t need taking over. …Plus, I think about the last time the wifi at my apartment went out, creating an opportune time to unplug and meditate, or I didn’t do that, of course. Instead, I let the rage wash over me and throw me into a near-​murderous mood.
I think relaxation just isn’t for me. I like to be busy… or at least have the comfort of never-​ending Netflix and an over-​heating laptop burning thorough my thighs at all times. That, to me, is my ideal state of being.
But I have to say, just walking into this store made me feel more together. It was calming, relaxed, the staff were fantastic and clearly doing their thing well because cats were buying up beads and prayer flags like there was no tomorrow.
There was a guy outside the store doing a really cool singing bowl demonstration and I actually came thisfreakingclose to purchasing this awesome piece of artwork with this Indian woman with cool animal friends like bears and cougars. Mega bitchin’!
I don’t find myself out this way too often, but I’ve had this store on my mind ever since. A definite sign that I’m a fan and will be back sooner than later.

I fell into this store after adventuring around downtown at the sidewalk sale a couple weeks ago. The store itself holds an incredible energy. The love and light there cannot be topped, unless you’re speaking of the staff. What beautiful and helpful people! I found everything I was looking for, and things I had been trying to find. I was able to get some Tibetan prayer flags, the ONLY nag champa incense that deem worthy of burning in my home, and a gorgeous sterling silver anklet. I was meant to be in there that day and made a wonderful connection that I intend to keep. You have a customer and friend for life.

This is the place I go when life gets too stressful to get some retail therapy. It’s a quiet little place that plays inspiring world music softly in the background while you shop for crystals, semi-​precious stones, spiritual books & décor, jewelry, incense, and more.