The Woods — Local services in Maple Grove

Always enjoyed shopping at the Woods until recently. A few days ago I walked in and was pleasantly greeted by a sales person welcoming me in. I mentioned I was there for a return and was immediately told if it was a Christmas decoration I could not return it. My husband had bought me this item as a gift and for whatever reason it stopped working (battery operated). I told her I had the receipt and she rudely told me it didn’t matter. I asked why I couldn’t return if it wasn’t working and again she rudely took the item from me and tested it herself. What I found so interesting was how a few minutes prior when she thought I was there to shop I was treated so pleasantly but once I mentioned I had a return I was treated so rudely. I will not shop and spend my money in a store that treats people this way. They have lost my business and I will share my experience with others as well. ...

Went here while my wife was getting a massage, to see what I could find for Xmas gifts. It's definitely sort of a MN-touristy joint with a warm atmosphere. Spent probably an hour or so there and found some jewelry, bloody Mary mix, hand towel with a nice saying, and a few other things.

They're obsessed with the European holiday gnomes which was a bit much, but cute.

The kid section has super soft stuffed animals that also have books that match up with them, which was cool.

Staff were quite attentive and friendly!

All in all it's a nice little place to spend an hour; I didn't find anything that I haven't seen at other like-stores, but...

What a great place to find "things". From Christmas items (year round), tree decorations, Charlie Brown and friends, and a shopping cart filling of other items. Kitchen items including soup and snack mixes, cooking utensils, etc. There is clothing, kids items, drink mixes and glasses. A large mix of candles and yard rock animals. Its a place to come and check out and wonder a bit. You'll come across some very friendly staff that will give you some history on just about everything. A MUST VISIT...