About Us
Olde Crow Gatherings store in Nisswa Minnesota is a feel-good, happy place for those who love the vintage farmhouse and primitive home decor. "Walking around the store is like wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket," says one repeat customer. "It's hard to leave."
Owner Kim Piehl looks for unique items for the store. From the farmhouse linens to the vintage lanterns you get a sense of home and comfort. The aroma of candles and potpourri fill your senses as you walk about the store to find that perfect gift or treasure for your home or cabin.
Our popular items include lighted loon wall art, double milled soaps, natural-looking floral including blooms, greens, pine picks and sprays, Barefoots figurines, and the primitive Billy Jacobs prints. There are locally made creations and one-of-a-kind items you won't find at the large retail stores.
Come for the experience, and see the unique finds at Olde Crow Gatherings!
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Our Story
"I had always wanted a small boutique," says Kim Piehl, owner of Olde Crow Gatherings in Nisswa, Minnesota. "I had never heard of Nisswa until we moved up to the Brainerd lakes area in the 90’s."
Kim has worked at stores in Nisswa for 9 years, collectively. She came to the Brainerd lakes area with her husband Tim, and three boys in 1997. This is her story.
We raised our kids, and when they were almost grown, I saw an open space in Nisswa. We leased the space and started with all homemade items. It was hard work, but fun because my dream became a reality. After the kids were raised it became easier to do.
We sold the Ol Mercantile in 2007 so that I could help out my parents who had some medical issues, and then was out of the business until 2015 when I was asked to partner in a new venture. The partner retired in 2020 and I took over the store. At that time, Tim said, 'I don’t want any part of it.' We laugh about that - he is always involved in some way, like it or not.
I love the store, especially using my creativity with the store displays. I get lost in the details… and meeting the people! People come through our doors from all over the place - Idaho, Kentucky, Texas, Colorado. International places too - Asia, Europe, Sweden, Ireland, it’s amazing.
I love having a store in Nisswa.