The Gathering Place — Local services in Seguin

Edit: The amount of gaslighting in the owners response just shows my assumptions about the place are true. Instead of acknowledging where theyre wrong and moving forward they double down and act like theyve done NOTHING wrong. -The vegetables i saw were wilted. I wasnt the only person that saw it. Get over it. Telling us that we were just seeing things or we were just mistaken is NOT the move u wanna make. -The 120 year old building isnt stopping you from putting up a helpful sign for differently able people to be cautious of how uneven the "parking lot" is. Or to be cautious of how you park as it is dangerous due to NO delineation lines. -the colloidal silver that I saw was literally in a box that is the MOST popular name brand you can buy online. Sitting right there on a shelf. Still in the box! So that whole "its handmade by my friend" thing is not happening. Girl it was in a BRAND NEW BOX ON THE SHELF. It wasnt just one box so im gonna stop you right there before you try and say "oh well thats not for sale" there were multiple boxes on the shelf on full display. Stop it already -- the smug and disingenuous "i hope you find happiness" in her response shows you their true nature... (pettiness) Simply for being MILDY critiqued in ONE review?? It speaks volumes. -------------‐------------------------------------------------ The parking lot is dangerous out front. Not friendly for wheelchair users, cane users or differently abled people as the "walkway" (there is no walkway) causes even able bodied people to walk out near the street if the cars are parked out front.

There are no delineation lines for parking and you may be in the street as you park out front. No signage pointing to any alternative option for parking.

The sign on the building mentioned something about homesteaders so I had hoped they sold tools or other products for actual homesteaders. It did not in fact sell things pertaining to canning, other food preservation, butchering meat, garden tools or even predator protection. I quickly realized this was a thrown together store where the owner may just like the "vibes" of being a "spiritual herbalist" and "earth saving" but then I saw they also sold things like Temu-style mass consumed items (ornaments and other trinkets you can get mass produced from China) you would find at a flea market. They sell items you can get cheaper like various forms of magnesium oil and various herbal oils you can get cheaper online and from reputable organic sellers.

They claim they are a refillery? A refill station so we dont keep using plastics? (to help save the planet?)... yet also sells the mass produced items? Seems odd.

They have the classic items that every other small business has on their shelves or for sale.... i.e bar soaps and candles. As well as the obligatory coffee and tea bar. It also claims to be an "apothecary" but I saw no evidence of that being entirely accurate. I saw extracted oils and maybe some colloidal silver on the shelf? But its the exact same brands you can get online.

They have a couple of refrigerators in the back with some meat products, wilted vegetables on shelves and gallons of unpasturized cows milk labeled "Not for human consumption" .... Sounds amazing.... until you see a massive crack in the glass of one of the refrigerators. A little concerning to see. Hope they fix that bc it could affect the temperature and quality of those meats and unpasturized dairy products.

It was like walking into a flea market Nothing wrong with a flea market... just not what seemed to be advertized. They seem to struggle with an identity as they look as if they will sell a little bit of everything but nothing they specialize in. They go for style over substance. I could buy bar soaps and candles and the oils and herbs from literally anywhere else. If they sell local products like crafts and some smudging herbal bundles and it helps a micro business owner thats great... but I dont have faith in a place that spreads itself so thin. Here's hoping they fix their parking situation at...

These gals are doing the best thing! They have local artists, farmers, handmade goods from local people, all for sale at no commission to the artists and local community…. If you’re confused at what this place is, you must come check it out for yourself. No it’s not a home depot to buy “tools” but rather a mixed selection of edibles, skin things, gift things, herbs, refillable things that you can bring your own container in to refill, and locally made and or farmed or produced produce and foods. It’s awesome…. I can’t recommend it enough and if you have a bit of confusion, ask one of the lovely gals that run it— they’re all so kind and welcoming and they’re also moms doing this while providing for their families. They know a thing or two about how to take care of you. Also if you think you can find it “better or cheaper” online, congratulations you’re contributing to the ecological problem of big trucks, underpaid labor, & massive companies who profit, when really you should be looking locally for seasonal foods, goods, and products bc that is what saves your body and the planet. Enjoy and go check it out...

Everything here feels rooted in intention, care, and community. You can tell Kristen and Krystal have poured their hearts into it. Kristen is warm, creative, and so helpful - never pushy, just genuinely good at guiding you toward things that fit your needs. Her baking is amazing, too. Crystal’s herbalism knowledge is truly impressive - she’s able to answer nearly any question with clarity & care. It’s obvious that she’s intentional about what she shares, and her insights come from real experience and study. In her classes (which I highly recommend!) she creates a space where learning feels both personal and inspiring. You walk away from here not just with information, but with a deeper connection to each practice itself. This place beautiful, fun, a breath of fresh air and a unique offering to...