The Pear Tree — Local services in Helena Township

My mother and I stopped in here this afternoon to shop. My mom was texting on her phone. The woman in the store started following my mother around and eventually confronted her accusing her of taking photos of the store. She passive aggressively asked "did you get all the pictures you needed?" She was not taking any pictures. I believe my mother was racially profiled and followed around because she is dark complected. Shame on the rude and probably racist woman in that store! Will...

I visited The Pear Tree last Summer while vacationing at Torch Lake. This shop is sophisticated, well managed, nice touches by the owners Janis and Jim Schilling who live in Alden themselves. Janis has her beautiful paintings (original and prints in soft hues of watercolor) scattered tastefully around the store. Janis’s artistic talents are what makes her beautiful little boutique so special and well...

My SIL and I loved this store! The owner (artist) has an eye for lovely home decor items. Her paintings were also beautiful. Only wish we had more time to spend at the store. Bought two pillows and had to call back...