About Us

Silkweeds has been in business for over 30 years. Lisa Sanborn-Gray and her husband, Bill purchased the store in September of 2004. For the past 10 years, Lisa has offered a wide array of gifts, collectibles, jewelry, home decor items and more with the Silkweeds charm and her own sense of impeccable style! 

What can you find at Silkweeds? 

Country Curtains, Braided Rugs, Reproduction Furniture that is all Made in Maine, Linens, Twig Wreaths, Castine Candles, Framed Prints, Lamps & Shades, Candle Accessories, Berry Garlands, Maine Made Country Signs, Ragamuffin Rabbits & Moose, Gourmet Foods, Quilts, Products from Maine Artisans like Blueberry Bay Beads hand-crafted glass lampwork jewelry, Lally Broch Farms original Mosaic Eggshell Jewelry, Lots of handcrafted or hand made items coming in and we are hoping to have more of that in the coming months.  Eventually we would like to be More Hand Made, Maine Made, and Made in the USA then Made in other countries  and we are striving to get to that point.  Of course,  don't forget their World Famous Fudge, made right in the store. Plus, so much more........

With over 7000 square feet of selling space, people enjoy the variety, and the "down home" country atmosphere, shopping at their own pace in each of the 12 rooms, filled with all the wonderful surprises that only Silkweeds holds for them. The store’s unique cluster of rooms makes people feel comfortable and puts them in the frame of mind for having fun! Things here change so often you won't want to go a week without visiting the shop because you just might miss that one thing you can't live without. 

Who shops at Silkweeds?

Silkweeds has a loyal following of customers from all over the state from places as far away as Fort Kent and York. Folks visiting Maine on their vacations return to Silkweeds year after year to see what new items Lisa has in store for them. 

“For us, it’s a state of mind,” Lisa explains. “Most people say Silkweeds is charming. You come in here, there are all these nooks and crannies. There is something around every corner. I have relationships with a lot of my customers. You get to know all the in-state ones and they tend to become your friends.” 

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What Some of Silkweeds Customers Are Saying

"I think it is well worth the trip. Lisa is one of the kindest and warmest people to do business with. The shop always looks and smells so wonderful. The best place to get that special gift."  ~Debra Sereyko

"I love Silkweeds! I have gotten some of the greatest stuff there for decorating the house.  Plus, you can't forget the fudge and BBQ sauces." ~Dianna Taylor

"I love that Lisa takes the time to seek out and find talented Maine artists to include in her shop. She continually "pays it forward" and in life and business THAT is what really counts. Besides the fact that I find so much inspiration when I walk through the doors of Silkweeds. It is truly a great place!" ~Denise Perkins Fields

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