St. Augustine Galleria Guide - galleries - shops - arts

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Visit St. Augustine’s first tasting room featuring the world’s freshest, premium extra virgin olive oils from Italy, Australia, Greece, Spain and Tunisia, along with spectacular balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy. More than 50 varieties, including medal winning options, can be sampled in this elegant tasting room and store. Become an olive oil expert as staff explain the chemistry of the oils as well as how to taste them and pair them with fabulous balsamic vinegars. Tastings are complimentary and great fun! Private tastings are available for groups. Choose from a selection of gourmet food items to create an exquisite epicurean gift basket perfect for every occasion!

Featuring an extensive selection of quality antique maps, prints, books, and Medieval manuscripts, this is the place to come and browse awhile. Owner John Bouvier is always happy to share his extensive knowledge of vintage maps and prints and point you in the right direction of the treasure you seek! Map inventory includes city and state maps, vintage road maps, nautical charts, and much more. Antique print inventory includes many popular subjects—animals, botanicals, and religious themes. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesday.

You’ll be walkin’ on sunshine when you enter this fun, colorful beach-inspired boutique located in nearby Palm Coast. Owner Judy DeBenedicty, longtime owner of Boutique First Lady in St. Augustine Beach, carries everything you need—casual resort wear, bathing suits, jewelry, hats, and accessories—to look cool and sophisticated while at play in the Florida sunshine. Also select from hand-painted furniture, premium quality deck furniture, artwork, home and personal fragrance lines, tableware, stationery, and much more.

Located within the luxury hotels and resorts of The Kessler Collection, Grand Bohemian Galleries were established by hotelier and art enthusiast Richard C. Kessler. The newest is located within the historic Casa Monica Hotel and features an eclectic collection of internationally and locally renowned artists and includes paintings, glass, wood, contemporary jewelry, bronze sculptures, and unique gift items. Exclusive to GBG are Stefano Cecchini, famed Italian artist best known for his depictions of wildlife, and French colorist expressionist Jean Claude Roy. Other featured artists include Frank Milo, Ali Launer, and Amber Higgins. Open Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

As St. Augustine’s “Best Art Gallery 2009” and “Favorite Gallery 2007,” this fun, beachy gallery surrounds you with local art you will love! Whether it’s a beautiful oil painting, sunlight streaming through glass waves, or ocean-inspired seaglass jewelry, High Tide’s unique collection engages all of your senses. Select from pottery, seaturtles, mermaids, shell mirrors, etchings, whimsical gifts, stained glass, and vintage surfboards (plus say hello to the gallery’s doggie). Open for monthly Artwalk every First Friday 5-9 p.m., rain or shine. Free gift wrap, nearby parking, and webstore. Open daily—come see what the Tide has brought in!

Located just south of the Oasis in Sandpiper Plaza, this full-service frameshop now showcases original art by local artists—prints by Tripp Harrison; prints by Charlie Jackson; photography by Don Dewhurst; watercolors by Nancy Chenoweth Bain; mosaics and etchings by Manila Clough; paintings by Joan Dorrill; and photography by Bruce Zavon. Master framer and owner Brett Warren offers creative layout and expert craftsmanship, with more than 30 years experience. With more than 3,000 frame styles, Island Framers is a trusted source for handling and highlighting your art treasures. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.; noon-8 p.m. First Fridays.

Located around the corner from Casa Monica, Lost Art Gallery has an exciting inventory that ranges from ancient artifacts to contemporary art. Specializing in 19th- and 20th-century museum-quality art, Lost Art Gallery features unique and affordable treasures from around the world. Newly relocated from Gainesville, Lost Art Gallery has been in business for 15 years. Owner Victoria Golden has been a fine art appraiser with International Society of Appraisers for 19 years and will continue to offer her services to the area. Shipping available.

Your treasure hunt can begin and end at this elegant shop located in a restored turn-of-the-century home in St. Augustine’s Uptown San Marco District. Owners Dan and Jan Neff can help you select the perfect piece from their extensive collection including designs by Lorenzo, Steven Douglas, Benchmark, and Coast Diamonds. Whether you’re searching for an engagement ring, a gift, a remembrance of your trip to St. Augustine, or a unique estate jewelry find, Neff Jewelers expert staff can help you find a lifelong treasure. Gallery space upstairs features changing shows and is open for Uptown Saturday Night from 5-9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month.

Select from melt-in-your-mouth truffles, a variety of hand-dipped specialties (Oreos, Nutter Butters, and Rice Krispy Treats, to name a few!) assortment collections, and Peterbrooke’s famous chocolate covered popcorn. Located in the Publix plaza, this store features St. Augustine chocolate specialties—chocolate shells, city crests, St. Augustine bars and more—a perfect gift for visitors. Chocolate fountains, platters, chocolate dipped strawberry trees, and chocolate dipped wine bottles are perfect for any celebration or for holiday parties. Peterbrooke’s creamy gelato, frozen chocolate dipped bananas, and homemade fudge are a treat any time of year! Ask about Chocolate Camps for children and adults!

Remember your trip to St. Augustine with one of photographer Ray Dominey’s beautiful images of the city. Dominey’s gallery collection features every facet of the Ancient City—bayfront, beach, wildlife, city streets, doorways, and other details that capture the true character of St. Augustine. Dominey’s professional quality giclee prints are produced on high quality, archival print canvas for spectacular color and clarity. Or have your own treasured photographs output as stunning, gallery-wrapped canvas art. Ray and wife, Jessie, offer free scanning and retouching services on site to make presentation-quality images—a perfect gift or remembrance of your visit.

Created exclusively for Southern Touch Fragrances to capture the essence of the nation’s oldest city,
St. Augustine’s Forever Young is a light, floral fragrance with invigorating topnotes of citrus, cassis, and a touch of green nuances. With its beautiful, four-color package depicting imagery of St. Augustine and the mythical Fountain of Youth, the fragrance is a perfect gift for anyone who loves perfume or as a remembrance of a visit to this magical city located on Florida’s northeast coast. Available in eau de parfum and luxurious body lotion at fine shops in St. Augustine and Palm Coast.

Choose from a full selection of premium cigars—Macanudo, Partagas, and Monte Cristo, to name a few—as well as cigarettes, pipes, tobacco, and other accessories at this full-service shop on Anastasia Island. Owners Ticker and Diane Gurr are always on hand to offer advice or just have a friendly chat in their smoker’s lounge. Also choose from gift items, decorative lamps, St. Augustine’s Forever Young fragrance collection, and odor-eliminating Lampe Berger lamps. Located at corner of Pope Road and A1A, across from Wendy’s restaurant. Open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun. noon to 6 p.m.

Come in and smell the spices! We guarantee you won’t leave empty-handed once you enter this quaint, wonderful-smelling shop—the original location of this expanding chain of stores! Select from traditional and exotic spices, cooking herbs, seasonings and gourmet teas sourced from around the globe and more than 60 hand-mixed signature spice blends, rubs and salts. These culinary blends make a perfect gift for your favorite cook or to enhance your own culinary repertoire. Located on Hypolita Street and owned by proprietors Colleen and Bob Messner, this fragrant shop is just a block off of St. George Street. Franchises are available.

Located just steps from the bayfront and St. George Street in either direction, this consignment shop for artists, is a must-see for art lovers. Artists Joyce Hayes and Hester Longstreet saw a need for an affordable venue for artists beginning their careers to display and sell their work and The Starving Artist was born! More than 25 different artists are now on display in this rustic two-story Colonial style historic house located directly across from The Tasting Room. Browse paintings, jewelry, glass, pottery, mosaics, handmade furniture, and more! On weekends, a featured artist will work in the courtyard and visit with guests and various musicians will perform on the porch. Open daily.

This full-service wine market store located in SeaGrove Town Center shopping village in St. Augustine Beach was voted “Best Wine Specialty Shop” for the last three years in the Best of “Best of St. Augustine” awards. Local owners Kathryn Vaughan and Michael Salley offer advice on all your wine needs and offer wine sampling Fridays from 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays from noon-5 p.m. Educating and assisting customers is a priority, and Tim’s offers private seminars, educational classes, cellar consultations, and monthly newsletters to keep you up on what’s happening in the wine world. Open Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon. noon-6 p.m..