A little bit about us...

A Brief History

Crystal Essence began in 1985, upstairs and across the road from its current location on Railroad Street, in downtown Great Barrington, MA (voted Best Small Town in America by Smithsonian Magazine). Over the years the store has continued to expand and grow, thanks to the support of loyal customers. The back room that used to be a storage area has been transformed into a larger clothing section and changing room. The Wellness Center has sprung up to take over the top floor, and provide the valuable services of healers, readers and workshops. Through the sustained vision and determination of Adrienne & Mark Cohen, Crystal Essence has become an integral part of local community.

A NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Dear friends:

 We know that each of you is as unique as the wide variety of products that we carry.  So we offer you this invitation: Come have a seat in our reading chairs, and page through a book to see if it is a match for you.  Listen to any inspiring musical CD before you purchase it, so that you know you have walked out of the shop with something you will be satisfied with. We hope you feel supported and cared for by our helpful staff. May your experience in our store leave you uplifted, inspired and revitalized.

-From all of us

Located in the heart of the Beautiful Berkshire Mountains for over 34 years, Crystal Essence has long been known for inspiring gems, gifts, books and more. We specialize in unique items from around the world. Visit the shop to explore products based on ancient traditions and cutting edge philosophy.

Our jewelry selection is one of the finest, with pieces being chosen for the quality of the gems and the beauty of each individual design.
Keep up-to-date with new concepts and products in the health and healing fields as each week new items arrive in the shop.