Wildewood proudly offers handcrafted and unique items including jewelry, knives, clothing, wind chimes, Turkish lamps, stepping stones and bird feeders. We also carry gift items: children’s classic toys, books, Willow Tree, Native American items; Turkish ceramics, American made pottery, Mexican pottery, Green Onyx
Our rock shop includes geodes, agates, quartz, semi-precious gemstones and bonsai
trees. Our knife brands: Horns for Heroes (Barto Knives), Case, Opinel, and locally made Bubba Knives. For the outdoor adventurer: walking sticks, hiking and naturalist guides; Landmark and Wander North Georgia apparel. You're sure to find something you can't resist! Take a stroll down the alley to experience Wildewood. Offering shopping for everyone and benches on the porch for those who just want to sit a spell or play a friendly game of checkers. Building History:
Built around 1911, Wildewood was originally a row house built for laborers working for the Byrd-Matthews lumber company. River Street was first called "Red Row," referring to the row of red homes built here just before Helen became a city in 1913. Wildewood obtained its name from being a rafting outpost, which then turned into a gift shop known for its wind chimes & rocks. Wildewood's current ownership has remodeled & upgraded with the intention of keeping the original character intact. Wildewood is locally owned and operated by a family deeply rooted in Helen's history, with generations tracing their heritage in the area.
