Nature's Way Emporium is home to unique products from all over the world. And that’s not all. They offer classes, personal consultations, Reiki sessions, get-togethers and so much more. 
 
Patty Beltz is the heart and soul of her small business that is located on Main Street in Shenandoah. It all began 14 years ago at the 924 Flea Market with a six-foot table and just a few products. “I remember cutting the leaves off of a green garland and filling in the empty spaces on my table to make it look fuller,” Patty said. “At that time, I only had a few inexpensive candles, herbs, and crystal rocks." Today, her retail shop is full of quality, original, holistic products, and magical displays that dazzle the eye and enlighten the senses.
 
Why are rocks and stones a core part of her product line? Patty is a true believer that stones from the earth are more than pretty, they are therapeutic. “Stones have vibrational and magnetic value,” she explained. For example, copper helps with arthritis, and moldavite helps control your emotions."

Patty listens to her customers and helps them find the perfect stone combinations and products specifically for them. Her intention is to teach them something worth learning during their stay. The shop features salt lamps, candles, incense, diffusers, teas, drums, decorative bowls, books, sculptures, and so much more. "Customers will browse around multiple times during a single visit to the shop and see something new each time," she said.
 
Patty understands that customer service and relationships are the core of her business and develops relationships with everyone who walks through her door. "I greet new customers by saying, "First time here?" Then she asks them how they heard about Nature's Way Emporium.
 
She credits her amazing online reviews as a large part of her success. "People make the long drive from all over the country because of the things other customers say about our shop," said Patty. "I make it a point to be very attentive to my customers and explain to them about our products. "It's not about the sale," she said. "It's about making them feel comfortable and happy while they are here."  
 
Patty was asked many times to relocate her shop to other towns but she made the decision to stay in Shenandoah. "This is my hometown," she said. "This is my Shenandoah" She is aware that Shenandoah has changed throughout the years, but realizes it takes everyone in a community to work together to make it better. "My grandmother taught me many good things when I was young. One that I live by each day is that you can't be an honorable person if you live in a dirty house. I firmly believe that if we keep our houses clean and our hearts clean, from that, we can grow together as a community."
 
You can learn more about Nature's Way Emporium by following them on Facebook or visiting the shop located at 28 S. Main Street, Shenandoah, PA. They are open Tuesday through Saturday, 12 noon - 6pm.