Schoolhouse Earth — Local services in Oakland

I go back-and-forth two or three times a week passing this little shop. One day I decided to stop there. There is a total of three buildings to this business and it is a very cute set up. However, the owner has a little bit of an issue following people around. I was so uncomfortable of him following me that I honestly did not stay very long. I feel that if he’s worried about people stealing stuff, he doesn’t need to be in business. I drive a nice car. I have a good job I have no reason to steal the only way to get me off of his back was for me to say I want a necklace in the other building. I paid for it and left immediately. I would advise not to go in this building unless you are a person that lives local. I don’t feel that anybody would feel his high price Mountain junk. He really does need to Do better welcoming people into his business. I know I will never venture back in his door. I would...

Nice quaint shop. There are 3 buildings. The main building has some kids toys, seasonal decor, jewelry for great causes, candles, and scarfs/wraps. The second building is an open barn like building. I didn't explore it much. Finally, the third building is huge. They serve freeze dry food, jams, lawn accents, and the upstairs area has discounted Deep Creek items. There is also a big white dog that walks around but he is very gentle and just lays around. They also have alpacas behind the building! The black alpaca seems more adapted to people as he will walk...

This place.....oh this place....my wife and I discovered it last year and must have spent an hour or 2 wandering around...it's a beautiful site, well landscaped and pretty. Inside is even better, with almost anything you could imagine. The proprietors are very personable, and their lab is quite the happy dog. You can get anything from jewelry to art, to (my personal favorite) onion bacon and maple jam. They have a sales section for those of you who are still hunting Christmas ornaments as well. Don't miss it if you're...