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North Napa Shop Cares for the Soul

She opened her shop last summer, but owner Lorien Carrillo is no newcomer to the world of new age spirituality.

is an oasis for Napans who are into the metaphysical world of new-age spirituality. If that sounds scary, be reasssured: The store is bright and inviting to everyone coming in the front door.

Wedged into a corner of Silverado Plaza Shopping Center, the store opened in August, 2010, said owner and president Lorien Carrillo.

But it's not a new enterprise: Carrillo has been offering a menu of spiritual enhancements and classes on the Internet since April 2002.

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Sacred Mists Shoppe merchandise includes items such as scented candles, crystals, oils, books, jewelry, clothing, seeds for planting an aromatic spiritual garden of herbs and flowers and art to adorn the garden.

“I am of the Christian belief, but began my life raised fundamental Christian ... and now believe in self-empowerment toward improving our lives or those around us,” Carrillo said.

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Carrillo describes her retail business as a place where shoppers can “explore different spiritualities ...  and we can  give them the tools to do that. I think we (help) people to realize their full potential.”

Her business mantra is simple: “We are for all religions.”

Carrillo said she has customers who come in the store and don’t buy anything.

“They find this space to be warm and inviting. And that is fine with me.”

Sacred Mists is located at 633 Trancas St., Napa. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m For more information, call (707) 255-8005 or go to sacredmistsnapa.com.

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