Stix & Stones Gallery 1409 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515

"I don’t know if this woman thought WE were trash (rude) or was just protective of HER trash- but she hovered terribly uncomfortably as we perused the collection of over-priced hotel-quality nonsense and we hope the culture there changes."

"I visited this shop while on vacation in WA (sister company) and had seen these absolutely beautiful lazy-susans, they were pricey but beautiful and unique. Because I was on vacation, I'd have to have it shipped, it was pretty heavy and large. I looked through them all and picked the one I loved the most, there was only one. I asked if there was more and was told that what was there was. Because I had just arrived in town I didn't purchase it right away, I walked around town and came back to the shop and couldn't find it. According to the clerk, unfortunately, It was sold before I returned to purchase it, I was so bummed and inquired (again) if they had any more, they stated they didn't....everything was on the floor. We talked for a while about how beautiful the artistry was and how bummed I was there were no more. The clerk said, well let me just go make sure we don't have any in the back and when she returned low and behold there was just one more in back ! I was overjoyed but I never got a chance to look it over. We finished the transaction and I had it shipped home. When I returned home and saw the piece it had an area of discoloration, like sanding, and green paint smeared from the painted area into the plain wood area and then it had been sealed. Now, I believe they knew there was an issue with this and sold it to me anyway, that's why it was in the back. I contacted them and they offered me $20.00 off, but this was an item they could not in good consciousness resell. I chose to return it, they asked for pictures, I sent them and I requested the shipping charges also be refunded for the return. When she received it she stated the issues on mine were like that on all the others...LOL WHAT ?? Completely denies there is an issue with this piece. So be aware they will try to sell it once again. I have had to contact them numerous times just to see if they had received it and if I was refunded, including the shipping on the return. They have continually dropped the ball and not sent me the information of the return, stating they have been too busy. I finally get the receipt and the shipping had not been refunded, that means I have paid approx. $80.00 in shipping and $169.00 for the item, Since this was an item that was damaged I do not expect to pay for a return. I emailed them again days ago and as usual had no reply. I do not find them easy to work with and have doubts in their integrity. I will not do business with these people, they put artists and small business to shame. My experience has been horrible and this is still not resolved going on 2 months now."

"Super cool stuff! And Summer was gracious and hospitable, answering all of our questions and telling us about the uniqueness of all the pieces we were interested in. It was hard not to buy everything in the store!"

"Great gallery and very nice , I mean very nice , staff . Their products are outstanding .I wish they would display it on line ."

"Not just another art gallery with track lighting and grey carpets and a snobby or indifferent sales person. Very cool organic but elegant stuff. This place can keep you bust for a few hours, wish they were bigger, they need more room for all the neat things."