Looking for a unique gift for that ‘discriminating? sportsman, nature lover, dog owner or equine enthusiast?
The look no further than Nature’s Den, located at 14 N. Washington St (Suite A), right in the heart of downtown Oxford.
Owned by local developer and builder Dave Weckle and Lisa Farlin (owner of the Metamora Canine Academy), Nature’s Den offers a wide variety of gift items and home furnishings featuring themes geared toward hunters, fisherman, nature lovers and dog and horse owners.
Since opening in May 2002, Farlin said the store has received a ‘tremendous amount of positive feedback? from customers and the community.
Farlin said, ‘A lady came through the store one day and said, ‘I’ve never been in a store like this before. My husband’s going to love this? It fits our lifestyle perfectly.??
As an authorized dealer of such well-known quality lines as Orvis, Wild Wings and Marshfield Furniture, Nature’s Den offers a myriad of gift items including dog beds, framed wildlife and nature prints, antler art work, sculptures, lamps, furniture, pillows, jewelry, gourmet dog biscuits, dinnerware, barware, collector’s plates, candle holders, Root and Bullfrog candles, and much, much more
‘It’s not you average gift store,? Farlin said. ‘These are not trinkets. They’re quality, upscale items that appeal to the discriminating wildlife and nature enthusiast.?
‘We carry the full lines of our vendors so we can do custom orders for anyone,? Farlin said. ‘If you see it in the catalog, we can get it for you. Customers can avoid shipping charges by ordering through us.?
New merchandise lines will be featured in the spring, Farlin said. ‘We’ve increased our equestrian gift line,? she said. ‘There are a lot horse lovers shopping the store.?
Nature’s Den also features the work of local artists like Sharon Davis, of Oxford, who creates breath-taking wildlife scenes on clayboard using a technique known as ‘scratch art.?
Check out Davison resident and artist Nick Vanecek’s unique iron tables featuring wildlife scenes.
‘All the art work is not only beautiful and well-made, it’s unique. These pieces not only enhance the beauty of your home, they serve as conversation pieces,? Farlin said.
Nature’s Den is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
For more information 628-7905.