Ravenlake Life · Town Guide

Shops & Services

Clothes, records, art supplies, hardware, groceries, witchy things, dog treats, tattoos, phone repairs and several shops you probably didn’t know you needed until you walked past them.

The Rookery

Downtown Ravenlake
Independent shopping under one roof

Small shops. Good clothes. Dangerous impulse purchases.

Tucked just off Downtown, The Rookery is Ravenlake’s small covered shopping arcade: a collection of independent fashion, lifestyle, craft and specialist shops inside one of the town centre’s older commercial buildings.

Blackbird Dark contemporary fashion: washed denim, leather, boots, oversized knits, muted dresses and silver jewellery.
Common People Affordable everyday fashion for teens and young adults: jeans, hoodies, tees, casual dresses, jackets and trainers.
Last Dance Prom, homecoming and occasionwear, including dresses, suits, accessories, rentals and alterations.
Moth & Moon Witchy and romantic fashion: velvet, lace, long skirts, embroidered pieces, boots and jewellery.
Concrete Flower Skate and streetwear: cargos, loose denim, hoodies, graphic tees, caps and skate shoes.
Velvet Knife Sharper independent fashion, dresses, coats, jewellery and more unusual pieces.
Sole Survivor Boots, trainers, casual shoes, winter footwear and shoe repairs.
Needle & Thread Alterations, repairs, tailoring and clothing adjustments.
Loose Threads Fabric, yarn, sewing supplies, embroidery, knitting, patches, buttons and craft kits.
Tiny Gods Independent jewellery, silver, charms, rings, pins and handmade accessories.
Small Mercies Candles, ceramics, blankets, soaps, cards, homeware and locally made gifts.
One More Thing Toys, puzzles, gadgets, novelty gifts and objects you did not enter the building intending to buy.
Cut & Paste Scrapbooking, collage, card-making, stickers, stamps, washi tape and decorative paper.

What Do You Need?

Start here
Something to wear The Rookery, Shifty Drifters, Mud & Thunder or Game Face.
Prom emergency Last Dance for dresses, suits, accessories, rentals and alterations.
Art supplies Paper Cuts for proper materials; Cut & Paste for craftier chaos.
Something witchy Moth & Moon, Hex Appeal, Lilieth’s or The Alchemy Lab.
A strange gift Mostly Harmless, One More Thing, Tiny Gods or Small Mercies.
Dog stuff Good Boy for supplies. Paws & Claws when supplies aren’t enough.
Car trouble Al’s Auto-Repairs in Newrise.
Forgot absolutely everything Big Sheila’s. She probably has it.
Camping gear Mud & Thunder for boots, waterproofs, camping and trail equipment.
Something printed The Copy Cat for posters, binding, laminating and printing.
A broken phone Fixation in Newrise.
Old weird stuff Shifty Drifters, Moss & Maple, The Attic or Kendall Rag & Bone Market.

Local Favourites

A few Ravenlake institutions
If nowhere else has it

Big Sheila’s General Store

A Ravenlake institution selling a little bit of almost everything, from household basics and food to local goods and unexpected finds.

Best treasure hunt

Shifty Drifters

Second-hand and vintage clothing, furniture, records and assorted oddities. Half shop, half archaeological dig.

Best for disappearing for an hour

Hardcore Prom

Records, comics, games, zines, collectibles and enough niche interests under one roof to ruin a perfectly sensible lunch break.

Best for the woods

Mud & Thunder

Boots, outdoor clothing, waterproofs, camping equipment and the practical things Ravenlake weather eventually convinces you to buy.

Best for genuinely strange objects

Mostly Harmless

Curiosities, collectables, old objects and things that become harder to explain the longer you look at them.

Best for people who still buy records

Dead Wax

Vinyl, second-hand music, obscure releases and a particular interest in Ravenlake’s local music scene.

Fashion & Style

From prom to skatepark

Blackbird

The Rookery · Downtown

Dark contemporary fashion with leather, muted colours, washed denim, boots and silver accessories.

Common People

The Rookery · Downtown

Affordable everyday fashion for Ravenlake’s teen and young-adult crowd.

Last Dance

The Rookery · Downtown

Prom, homecoming, weddings and other occasions, with dresses, suits, rentals and alterations.

Moth & Moon

The Rookery · Downtown

Romantic, witchy and alternative clothing with velvet, lace, jewellery, boots and layered pieces.

Concrete Flower

The Rookery · Downtown

Skate and streetwear, including loose denim, cargos, hoodies, caps, graphic tees and skate shoes.

Velvet Knife

The Rookery · Downtown

Independent boutique for sharper, more directional fashion and unusual accessories.

Sole Survivor

The Rookery · Downtown

Shoes, boots, trainers and repairs.

Shifty Drifters

Downtown / Hope

Vintage, second-hand and cheap clothing mixed in with furniture, records and assorted finds.

Game Face

Newrise

Sportswear, footwear, equipment and accessories.

Mud & Thunder

Downtown

Outdoor clothing, boots and practical gear for trails, camping and wet Oregon weather.

The Patch Job

Ashton Village

Embroidery, patches, screen printing and customisation for jackets, bags and clothing.

Art, Craft & Making

For people who need another project

Paper Cuts

Ashton Village

Proper art supplies including paint, brushes, canvases, sketchbooks, markers, printmaking materials and portfolios.

Loose Threads

The Rookery · Downtown

Fabric, yarn, embroidery, sewing supplies, knitting, buttons, patches and craft kits.

Kiln Me Softly

Ashton Village

Ceramics supplies, clay, tools, glazes, handmade pottery and a small teaching studio.

Cut & Paste

The Rookery · Downtown

Collage, card-making, scrapbooking, stamps, stickers, paper and washi tape.

Frame of Mind

Ashton Village

Picture framing, mounts, prints, posters and a small selection of local artwork.

Tiny Gods

The Rookery · Downtown

Handmade jewellery, silver, charms, rings, pins and accessories from independent makers.

Make & Mend

Ashton Village

Repair workshops, sewing-machine repairs, tool hire and practical making classes.

The Yard

Ashton Village

Shared workshop and studio space used by Ravenlake’s artists, makers, designers and craftspeople.

Ashton Village

Ravenlake’s maker quarter

Ashton’s shops are less about polished retail and more about making, collecting, repairing and selling things locally.

The Yard, Genesis Gallery and Little Hex Courtyard help support a cluster of artists, makers, musicians and small independent businesses.

  • Little Hex Courtyard — pop-up stalls, makers, vintage rails and tiny markets.
  • Paper Cuts — art supplies.
  • Kiln Me Softly — ceramics.
  • Frame of Mind — prints and framing.
  • Plant Parenthood — plants and terrariums.
  • The Patch Job — clothing customisation.
  • Make & Mend — repairs and workshops.
  • The Yard — studios and maker space.

Books, Music, Games & Media

Very easy places to lose an afternoon

Raven’s Quill Bookshop

Downtown

New and used books, local history, readings and regular evening events.

Hardcore Prom

Downtown

Records, comics, tabletop games, zines and collectibles.

Dead Wax

Ashton Village

Vinyl, second-hand music, local bands and obscure releases.

Noise Complaint

Ashton Village

Guitars, amps, pedals, strings, drums, accessories and instrument repairs.

Button Mash

Mayfair

Used games, consoles, controllers, refurbished hardware and gaming accessories.

Flashback

Ashton Village

Used cameras, film, instant cameras, developing, scanning and photo printing.

Bookends

The Rookery · Downtown

Children’s books, educational toys, puzzles and gifts for younger readers.

Gifts, Curiosities & Strange Stuff

Ravenlake excels here

Hex Appeal

Downtown

Books, tools, supplies and gifts for Ravenlake’s magical, spiritual and occult community.

Lilieth’s Tarot & Crystal Shop

Downtown

Tarot, crystals, spiritual supplies, gifts and local esoterica.

The Alchemy Lab

Downtown

Alternative gifts, wellness products and things that remain difficult to categorise.

Mostly Harmless

Downtown

Curiosities, collectables, old objects and miscellaneous oddness.

Small Mercies

The Rookery · Downtown

Ceramics, candles, blankets, cards, soap, homeware and locally made gifts.

One More Thing

The Rookery · Downtown

Novelty gifts, puzzles, toys, gadgets and impulse purchases.

Good Grief

Downtown

Florist specialising in bouquets, plants, funeral flowers, wedding work, prom corsages and darker seasonal arrangements.

Plant Parenthood

Ashton Village

Houseplants, terrariums, pots, propagation supplies and plant workshops.

Home, Food & Everyday Essentials

The less glamorous but extremely useful section

Big Sheila’s General Store

Downtown

A little bit of almost everything, including household basics, local goods and assorted useful things.

Useful-ish

Downtown

Household goods, basic hardware, stationery, groceries and things that are, at minimum, useful-ish.

Margott’s

Downtown / Hope

Small neighbourhood mini-market for groceries, snacks and everyday basics.

Northstar Market

Newrise

Ravenlake’s larger supermarket for groceries, household products and everyday shopping.

Shore Thing

Lakeside

Convenience store for groceries, drinks, fishing-day basics and everyday essentials.

Magpie Stores

The Magpies

Local convenience store serving the Magpies community.

Peak’s Hardware

Industrial District

Tools, hardware, building supplies and practical essentials.

Second Nature

Ashton Village

Refill shop with soaps, cleaning products, toiletries, reusable goods and local products.

Vintage, Antiques & Second-Hand

Someone else’s stuff, now your problem

Shifty Drifters

Vintage clothes, furniture, records, household oddities and second-hand finds.

Moss & Maple Antiques

Furniture, antiques, salvage and unusual old household pieces.

The Attic

Curated vintage interiors, lamps, mirrors, prints and smaller furniture.

Kendall Rag & Bone Market

Regular flea and second-hand market with changing independent sellers.

Ironjaw Salvage

Reclaimed materials, industrial salvage and things requiring significantly more transport.

Little Hex Courtyard

Regular pop-ups, makers, vintage rails and tiny independent stalls.

Health, Beauty & Pets

People, animals and general maintenance

Claw & Order

Downtown

Manicures, nail art and beauty treatments.

Cut Loose

Ashton Village

Hair salon and barber specialising in colour, alternative cuts, shags, undercuts and modern styling.

Ink & Bone

Ashton Village

Tattoo and piercing studio with strong links to the local music and alternative scene.

Lentford Pharmacy

Downtown

Prescriptions, medicines, health advice and pharmacy essentials.

Gelmont St Clinic

Downtown

Routine appointments, treatment and community medical care.

Pimbleweed Dental Practice

Downtown

General and family dental care.

Newrise Walk-In Clinic

Newrise

Same-day treatment for minor injuries and non-emergency health problems.

Heath Hill Counseling

Downtown / Hope

Local counselling and wellbeing services.

Paws & Claws

Downtown

Veterinary care, vaccinations, treatment and emergency appointments.

Good Boy

Downtown

Pet food, toys, leads, beds, coats and accessories animals almost certainly did not request.

Sport, Outdoors & Getting Around

For leaving the house voluntarily

Mud & Thunder

Downtown

Outdoor clothing, boots, camping equipment and backcountry supplies.

Game Face

Newrise

Sports clothing, footwear, equipment and accessories.

Pedal Punks

Ashton Village

Bike hire, repairs and cycling supplies.

The Pike House

Lakeside

Bait, tackle and fishing supplies for Raven Lake.

Gullspire Boatworks

Gullspire Reservoir

Boat rentals, repairs, launching and winter storage.

Fox Run Stables

Western Rural Fringe

Riding lessons, boarding and trail riding.

Repairs, Tech & Practical Services

When something has stopped working

Al’s Auto-Repairs

Newrise

Vehicle servicing, repairs and general maintenance.

Fixation

Newrise

Phone repairs, chargers, cables, cases and refurbished devices.

Sound & Vision

Newrise

Headphones, speakers, televisions, cables, home electronics and obscure adapters.

The Copy Cat

Downtown

Printing, photocopying, posters, binding, laminating, invitations and local-business print work.

Needle & Thread

The Rookery · Downtown

Clothing repairs, tailoring, adjustments and alterations.

Make & Mend

Ashton Village

Small repairs, workshops, sewing-machine servicing and practical tool hire.

LaundroMate

Newrise

24-hour self-service laundromat.

Cruisers Taxis

Ravenlake-wide

Local taxi service covering Ravenlake and surrounding areas.

Pump Fiction

Newrise

Fuel, snacks, drinks and road-trip essentials.

Out Of Sight

Industrial District

Self-storage units for Ravenlake homes and businesses.

Markets & Local Shopping

Not everything needs a permanent shopfront

Ravenlake Farmers’ Market

Produce, baking, flowers, crafts and independent traders.

Kendall Rag & Bone Market

Flea market, second-hand goods and regular local sellers.

Little Hex Courtyard

Pop-up makers, vintage clothing, jewellery, crafts and tiny weekend markets.

Wesselbrook Farm Shop & Orchard

Local produce, cider, preserves, pumpkins and seasonal farm goods.

The Yard

Studios and workshops supporting Ravenlake’s small maker community.

Wishbone Fairgrounds

Seasonal markets, agricultural events and visiting traders throughout the year.