» On Romantic Weekend Getaways, Asheville Has Many Spots to Buy Tokens of Affection

April 6, 2010

On Romantic Weekend Getaways, Asheville Has Many Spots to Buy Tokens of Affection

When it comes to gift giving during romantic weekend getaways, Asheville offers many unique places to buy one-of-a-kind tokens of affection.

If sweets for the sweet are the heart’s desire, try The Chocolate Fetish (828-258-2353) at 36 Haywood Street downtown for a wide selection of premium American and European style chocolates from owners and chocolatiers Sue and Bill Foley. They can put together a custom box of their Ecstasy Truffles, America’s Best Truffles, rounds and frogs. Among their newer offerings is a one-pound box of Spiced Pecan treats made from milk chocolate and pecans caramelized with cinnamon, clove, ginger, cayenne and cumin. Or you might choose Cashmoo, milk chocolate with caramelized pecans, also available in a one-pound box.

For jewelry gifts to pick up on romantic weekend getaways, Asheville is home to Jewels That Dance (828-254-5088) at 63 Haywood Street. Founded in 1983 as a small studio by designer and goldsmith Paula Dawkins, Jewels That Dance was the first of its kind in downtown Asheville and was one of the originators arts and crafts renaissance in this historic area. The store offers an expansive collection of engagement and wedding rings and all kinds of sterling, gold, platinum and titanium jewelry. They carry conflict free South African diamonds plus rare stones including gemstones and opals. In addition to Dawkins’ work, Jewels That Dance features the work of other nationally known designers plus offers custom design and limited edition pieces.

For anyone looking for women’s gifts while on romantic weekend getaways, Asheville offers Adlib (828-285-8838), a distinctive boutique with fine casual women’s clothing and accessories at 23 Haywood Street downtown. The store is known for its wide selection of women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories include lines from Flax, Russ, Berens, Cut Loose, and CP Shades.

Not far from Adlib at 16 Battery Park Avenue, couples will enjoy browsing for something special from sources across the globe at A Far Away Place (828-252-1891). You’ll find antique African art, a Celtic corner, garden statuary, home décor, incense and candles, musical instruments, jewelry, world music, books, and all kinds of clothing and accessories from around the world. Specific types of items include Tibetan singing bowls, Chinese furniture, and more.

And if you’re searching for a collection of specialty stores for unique gifts during romantic weekend getaways, Asheville has one of the best destinations around: Grove Arcade. This historic building at 1 Page Avenue downtown, built by Grove Park Inn visionary and creator E.W. Grove, opened in 1929 and is now a unique setting for a wide variety of retailers. Browse the jewelry of Michele Alexander and Bill Lehnert at Alexander & Lehnert (828-254-2010). Find regional crafts, local books and music at Mountain Made (828-350-0307). Treat yourselves to luxurious bath and body products at Bath Junkie (828-254-8600).

Or when you simply stroll through the downtown area on your romantic weekend getaways, Asheville will have unexpected sweet surprises around every corner.

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