Gwen Frostic Prints,

5140 River Road, Benzonia, MI 49616

"I personally knew Gwen and I have a house full of her artwork and books. I love her designs and cherish my memories of chatting with her every summer, starting when I was a little girl visiting the store with my grandmother. I have mixed emotions about the shop as it is today. They have a beautiful display about Gwen, which is a lovely tribute. The presses are still printing, and they have a very nice selection of her work. The prices are reasonable, and the staff is pleasant. Unfortunately, the overwhelming smell of damp that pervades is unpleasant. I wish they would cut back a lot of the overgrowth that surrounds the building so it would dry up some. I do appreciate that they have kept the mini pond and the letters to Gwen from around the world."

"Like the architecture of the building, the prints and the story, but it smells moldy and feels unhealthy to be in that building. In the former living area I saw a bucket filled with algae which looked to be catching a leak from the thatched roof. Anyone with respiratory issues and allergies should steer clear."

"I've always loved coming here since I was a child and love that they still keep the spirit of Gwen alive. They still use the machines to print on from long ago and you can view them while browsing the store. Very rustic and a good ole nature feel. One of my favorites year after year."

"Such a fun shop full of great things to give as gifts!! Not to mention that everything is beautiful. They have notebooks, greeting cards, calendars, stationary, stickers, and more. The building itself is worth going and checking out because it is so unique and very earthy. You can even see the actual printing presses they use for all of their prints. It would have been cool to see them going."