January News

January 2021

Newsletter

Happy New Year Everyone!

Hallelujah!! We made it thru 2020 and survived thanks to each and every one of you. I've always said Nature's Treasures is here for you, our customers, and you have proven me right by continuing to come in and buy even when convenience was non-existent. You've reinforced what I've thought all along...that there is a need for the depth of all Nature's Treasures has to offer. It's not just about a rock, a fossil, a class, a gift or even a reading. It's about the whole picture of what we have developed into from listening to what you need and want. We are here for you as much as you are here for us.

As I've mentioned before, the mineral industry is such a small industry and you can't help but find yourself developing close friendships with many vendors, especially after 20 years. When you see each other two times a year that's almost as much, or even more, than you get to see distant relatives. I've very much missed my rock family in 2020. I've missed the hugs, smiles, and laughter as much as the shopping highs and seeing new and amazing finds. We've adapted and changed how we buy inventory so we still get to find and see amazing new minerals, but I will always miss those hugs, smiles, laughter and stories that always came with those buying trips. I have so much respect for those who make their livelihood from such a political and physically taxing business and have developed such admiration for those females who have learned to operate their businesses, parallel in all aspects, regardless of all the gender limitations.

As I sit and contemplate a closing paragraph with encouraging words for 2021, I keep hearing the words that were sent to me by a dear vendor-friend of mine from Madagascar. The message is universal no matter where you are on this continent and I hope she won't mind me sharing her words with y'all.

Dearest Karen,

What a year!!! I am eager to turn this page of 2020 and open a new chapter, a chapter with brighter days, with hope for a world of love, gratitude, kindness and peace.

Let’s be optimistic. Let’s have faith in humanity and be mindful to one another. Together we can prevent the world from falling apart and together we can keep it spinning. The best is yet to come.

I wish you and Mike and your whole family a very healthy and happy festive season and an even better 2021.

With love,

Elka

I couldn't have said it better than Elka. Let's all take her words to heart and live by them while making 2021 a year full of wonderful great changes. Maybe take one or two of her wishes and add to your own new years resolution list, I know I will. What empowerment and great changes that would generate f we all put forth this energy.

Please everyone, stay safe and healthy.

Blessings,

Karen and the Staff

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December UPDATES: COVID-19 Safety Protocols

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UPDATE 01/01/2021: With Travis County moving into Stage 5, Nature's Treasures has decided to stay safe and stay open. However, we recognize that there is a growing concern of potential exposure to COVID during these cooler months, so we will continue to do our best to keep our Nature's Treasures Family, including you, safe. Please see below for changes to our capacity this month.

Through the month of January, we will continue to operate with adjusted procedures, hours and reduced capacity. We are limiting our capacity to 25 customers in the Retail Showroom (approximately 10%) and 10 customers in the Rock Depot/Yard. Green lines have been drawn indicating where to physical distance while waiting for entry outside. Once inside, blue lines indicate where to wait to be helped at the counter while physical distancing. Avoid the crowds, waits and lines by coming on the WEEKDAYS. Our doors open at 11:00a and close at 5:50p! We are open 7 days a week for your convenience!

Please remember we have updated procedures. Returns/exchanges are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please e-mail michaelk@ntrocks.com with your receipt number and item you wish to return to schedule your return/exchange so we can get everything together in advance and reserve a spot for you.

Nature's Treasures will continue to review recommendations made by local government and the Center for Disease Control to move forward in a socially responsible way to best support staff, customers, the community and the economy.

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