Savage Mill — Local services in Laurel

"I am absolutely enamored by this place! Savage Mill is a truly remarkable location that's full of wonder and adventure. The ample parking available made it easy for me to find a spot to park my car. The city itself has an enchanting historical feel to it, which is a delightful experience in itself.

My primary reason for visiting Savage Mill was to check out Clay Coven, a place that sells pottery and offers pottery-making classes. The moment I stepped into the facility, I was struck by how beautiful and unique it was. Located at the center of the facility, Clay Coven has an extensive selection of products available, and the staff members are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful.

Savage Mill has a wide range of shops and stores that cater to a variety of interests. There are some lovely coffee shops with a relaxed vibe, chocolatiers with delicious treats, a bridal shop that sells gently used gowns, antique stores with unique and fascinating items, jewelry makers that craft beautiful pieces, places that allow you to make custom oils, soaps, and other products, and jewelry repairers and makers. It was like a treasure trove of wonders that I couldn't wait to explore.

There are also a few excellent restaurants in the area, and I was able to enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the sights and sounds of Savage Mill. Next time, I plan to bring my friends along to spend the whole afternoon exploring everything that Savage Mill has to offer. This place is a dream destination for artists and DIY enthusiasts, and I can't wait to come back and experience it all...

As a Californian who has lived in DC/Boston/NYC, the biggest draw of this place is that if you're looking for an indoor walking space over the winter, this is like a old-time-y mall that is not excessively busy.

That said, the vendors only cater to a very narrow demographic: rich grandma crossed with bored suburban housewife. Businesses range from: a yoga studio, a beauty store with not-that-modern products, a stamp and ink store, an overpriced antique store with truly boring junk, other overpriced novelty gift stores, a bead store, a reused wedding dress store, an event space, various family photography studios, a bar, very American food vendor (think hot dogs), a half-empty toy store, etc. It's actually a bit depressing with some of the space (offices and such) having dark hallways with old dirty carpet and the other half of the space with beautiful warm wood with bored shopowners, uninteresting products, and empty storefronts with "for lease" signs. There was a sitting area with interesting cushions but it was so dark and dreary with an adjacent cookie-cutter holiday photo setup that is typical of suburban American families around Christmas.

There is so little true creativity and interest here that a visit wouldn't warrant more than an hour -- at maximum, two.

In the world of Amazon/online shopping, I wonder how these businesses stay open. If the vendors modernized by a few decades, there would have a lot more potential to...

Savage Mill is a great place to visit, it offeres different boutique-type shops like handmade art/ furnature, vinatge toys, dolls, stuffed animals, and clothings. On the bottom floor there is a massive consignment/ antique shop that pretty much takes up the entire lower level. There is an endless amount of treasures you can find down there anything from vintage vynals, to stoplights (yes full size stoplights), to recreation period clothing. The material and items offered are incredible. On the main floor there is also a bridal boutique, and this shop is probably my favorite. The shop inventory is mainly donated dresses and bridal wear (undergarments, veils, and shoes) that have been donated by brides. The best part is the little not attached to each dress that contains the brides well wishes for the purchaser. Savage Mill is a perfect date place, a great place to show kids a little history, and just an incredible place to...