Off the Beaten Path — Local services in Cloudcroft

I stopped in here on my way from Big Bend to Olympic National Park. I expected to find the run-of-the-mill knick knacks you see at all tourist traps. Nope! This place is awesome. Very unique items from both local artists and others from around the nation. I spent over an hour talking to Berle about everything from their art, their network of artists, Zia Pueblo culture, and cats (they run a non-profit to assist with trapping/neuter/release) of feral cats. It was an extremely enjoyable visit and I learned a bit more about Cloudcroft. I bought several items and will return anytime I am back in the area. I love to support unique, small businesses like Off The Beaten Path who are such a breath of fresh air to the chain souvenir shops selling imported,...

We went into this shop a couple weeks ago. We're in cloudcroft all the time, but for some reason had never been in! Definitely the BEST shop in town. My 3 year old loved the shop, especially the kitty cats! The owners are delightful and welcomed us like we'd known them for years. The even welcomed our feral child. Haha. My son picked out an adorable nightlight for his room and a little metal dog for his bedside table that he carries around now instead and my husband picked out some awesome coffee mugs which are our favorite mugs now. I got a couple metal bats to hang in our house that I'm obsessed with. We will come in every time we come to cloudcroft. I will be picking up some...

What a delightful store filled with beautiful (and affordable) works of art. The owners were so helpful and knowledgeable. I purchased several pieces of fused glass as gifts and a piece of recycled copper made into a beautiful tree. They hand wrapped and shipped everything directly to me. What a gem of a story with high quality artistic pieces from artists around the country and pieces for your garden. This was a delightful stop when coming...