点评:A positive review for a change. Look inward when saying disparaging words, but I get it post-COVID, some can only find fault and are a bunch of "Karens". However, my experience here was only positive.
As we walked in (first-time visitors), we were greeted by both ladies at the counter, even though they were both helping customers and working the till. I smiled at all the hard work the owners placed in this establishment, you simply go from one room to the next with a child's wonderment. If you're looking for a keepsake from Gatlinburg, Santas Claus-et is the place to find it. Granted some items are marked up, but what establishments in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville don't? I would say they would not be in business during the tourist season. My attitude, don't like the price or item then go online or Amazon. For me, it is about supporting local businesses and finding that one elusive item that you can't find online.
The lady who worked the fruit spread offered me a sample of their jams. I've been looking hard for Chokecherry jam that my late mother-in-law canned and was surprised to find something that reminded me of it. Since my wife and I are both independent shoppers, meeting only at checkout, she bought many jars for gifts for family, friends, and coworkers. I loved the branding (Santa Claus-et) on the jars if you are not into 'marketing", look on the positive that you know where you bought it.
I had a chance to speak to two couples, one couple who was retired Army, only had positive things to say about Santa-Claus-et and she was coming back at Christmas time. She was a regular and again said that this was her only stop for Christmas items while visiting the area. The wife of the second couple simply had her arms full of Christmas items, but she raved at the selections (I can tell she was a hardcore collector), while her husband could only roll his eyes. Lol. more for him to store in the attic at the end of Xmas.
Another staff who was painting on ornaments made me smile as she was originally from Texas and we made small talk about how she ended up in Tennessee. While I didn't need anything hand-painted, I enjoyed seeing her effort on the personalized ornaments and knowing that any customer would walk away impressed.
After touring the entire seven rooms in this log cabin facility, I left smiling and would return on my next visit to the Great Smoky National Park. Lastly, get on the social media page, the owners and staff give back to the community (see July 2023, Independence Day parade (Facebook).
Oh and for those who are not impressed with my review, my family will tell you that I am always one that evaluates customer service first. Sorry Santa, no reviews for you, since you were not there, must be out feeding the reindeer or Elk.
翻译:对改变的积极评价。说贬义词的时候要向内看,但疫情过后我明白了,有些人只会挑剔,是一群“克伦人”。然而,我在这里的经历只是积极的。
当我们走进去(第一次来访者)时,柜台上的两位女士都向我们致意,尽管她们都在帮助顾客并在收银台工作。我对业主在这家酒店所付出的辛勤工作感到微笑,你只需带着孩子般的惊奇从一个房间走到另一个房间。如果您正在寻找加特林堡的纪念品,圣诞老人中心就是您的最佳选择。诚然,有些商品已加价,但加特林堡、皮金福奇和塞维尔维尔的哪些场所没有加价?我想说他们在旅游旺季期间不会营业。我的态度是,不喜欢价格或商品,然后上网或亚马逊。对我来说,这是关于支持当地企业并找到一种在网上找不到的难以捉摸的物品。
负责水果酱的那位女士给了我一份他们的果酱样品。我一直在努力寻找我已故岳母罐装的苦樱桃果酱,并惊讶地发现了一些让我想起它的东西。由于我和我的妻子都是独立购物者,只在结账时见面,所以她买了很多罐子作为送给家人、朋友和同事的礼物。我喜欢罐子上的品牌(圣诞老人等),如果你不喜欢“营销”,请看积极的一面,你知道你在哪里买的。
我有机会与两对夫妇交谈,其中一对是退役军人,他们对圣诞老人只有积极的评价,而且她会在圣诞节期间回来。她是常客,并再次表示这是她在访问该地区期间购买圣诞物品的唯一一站。第二对夫妇的妻子只是满怀圣诞物品,但她对这些选择赞不绝口(我可以看出她是一个铁杆收藏家),而她的丈夫只能翻白眼。哈哈。圣诞节结束时,他可以把更多的东西存放在阁楼里。
另一位在装饰品上绘画的工作人员让我微笑,因为她来自德克萨斯州,我们闲聊她如何最终来到田纳西州。虽然我不需要任何手绘的东西,但我很高兴看到她在个性化装饰品上所做的努力,并且知道任何顾客都会留下深刻的印象。
参观完这个小木屋设施的全部七个房间后,我微笑着离开,并会在下次访问大烟山国家公园时再回来。最后,进入社交媒体页面,业主和员工回馈社区(参见2023年7月,独立日游行(Facebook)。
哦,对于那些对我的评论不感兴趣的人,我的家人会告诉你,我始终是第一个评估客户服务的人。对不起,圣诞老人,没有给你评论,因为你不在那儿,一定是出去喂驯鹿或麋鹿了。