The Wayfinder Society — Local services in Chester

Treasure Awaits at The Wayfinder Society

At 14 Main Street in 300-year-old Chester, CT, Shelby and Chris Howe have created something magical — a collection of finds throughout time and from around the world housed in their bright happy shop, the Wayfinder Society.

Betsy, America's sweetest dog watched from the front window as I entered. Time seemed to slow as I was drawn in and surrounded by the unique and exotic, things that reminded me of faraway places and people I hadn't yet met. If Wayfinder feels like a place you'll want to spend some time, it's because it is. Something in here has your name on it! And giving a Wayfinder gift makes you look like a genius.

Reward yourself and indulge your sense of adventure. Explore the treasures Shelby and Chris have found along the way and brought back with them to the...

This is an amazing store and it is run by an amazing owner. It has a wide selection of gifts and self care products to appeal to everyone. My son is 7 and this is his favorite store to look at the gems/crystals collection and participate in the "Library of Wonder" outside where you can place a trinket and take a trinket. Thanks again to the wonderful shopkeep here, who makes an amazing store a joy to shop and experience. An integral part of...

What a great store! It’s filled with beautiful, funky and unique decor items (where else can you buy a crystal ball?). Everything was displayed nicely and priced reasonably. I chatted it up with the store owner and he was an absolute delight. He rang me out (couldn’t resist a small pyrite cluster to jazz up my air plant orb, and a silk shopping bag) and he packed my goodies in a bag pretty enough for gift giving, I felt so special! I’ll...