Elijah Mountain Gem Mine And Crystal Store

What a cute spot! I brought the toddler I nanny for here today and he loved it! The goats are the friendliest I’ve ever met and there’s a beautiful peacock here as well. Plenty of picnic tables and a natural playground for older children. Looks like they’re constructing some walking trails/other things and I can’t wait to see what’s to come! Will be back

We had such a great time at Elijah mountain gem mining! We did the family package for our 4 little miners. It was definitely worth it! They all collected over 50 gems each! Plus lots of smaller ones on top of that! Staff is so kind and helpful. Cocoa bar is top notch and a great deal! Gift shop was phenomenal and plenty of fantastic deals for all the little geologists!

My teenage daughters and I came for a short visit and the gentleman who was there was very nice and welcoming. He recommend a place to eat and he was right it was delicious. We booked on Groupon which it hit or miss and this time it was certainly a hit! Thanks

We had promised our oldest the We were going to take her to a gem mine since little sis had been a mo th earlier with their class to another mine. We really didn't feel like driving over an hour to go to our normal spot. My wife searched and found this place. We didn't know what to expect but went for it. We get there and my girls loved it. They loved everything. The mining was great. They have awesome gems. We got the $40 bucket and walked away with some incredible finds. The obstacle course was fun and the goats were cool. My girls loved every minute we were there. I HIGHLY recommend this place and we will be back soon.

#4 family friendly thing to do in the world!
$16 was fun for my daughter and she loved her gems and the experience of rinsing them off. And the balance playground was a super hit with kids! Best for kids four and up.
Lots of gifts to buy and a favorite would be the magnetic balls.

Wow, I am very impressed by this mine. We purchased the $65 bucket, and we even got a geode. It's amazing! They also have a lovely collection of crystals. My son loves the dinosaur truck and the petting zoo. It's so much fun! The staff are super nice and helpful. There was a beautiful chicken running around. We visited on a rainy day, and while there's not much we can do on a rainy day, this makes everything so fun and memorable. A must-try with little kids!

We are so glad we happened to come across a large road sign advertising for this place! Reece and Joe were so knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and friendly. We would highly recommend visiting, shopping, gem mining, and feeding the goats at Elijah Mountain Gem Mine. Thank you, Reece and Joe, for your hospitality and great energy. Your "old" friends, Brenda & Kristi

This is, in fact, the best gem mining location in WNC! We've been to at least 3 others, and none were as fun. We got a Groupon for 2, 2 1/2 lbs buckets, but they allowed us to upgrade it for a bit more $, to the 5lb bucket. We paid so much more at other places for so much less. We left with BAGS of gems, small fossils, a geode, and a huge crystal formation. I'll update my review with more pix of our haul, soon.

They have a smaller indoor mining area, which is fantastic when it's cold out.

This is a must stop for families!!

If I could give 20 stars, I would. I loved every second we spent here! They have goats and chickens. You can feed the goats, and they're so gentle and sweet. The buckets we did had tons of cool gems, definitely worth the money. The store inside has TONS of beautiful gems.
Our experience was made 1000 times better because of the awesome customer service. Joe was super helpful and so nice. He took the time to explain the mining process, and offered to identify any rocks we had had questions about.

We went here on a weekday and had a blast. We had a 2 year old and one year olds and while we had to assist the 1 year olds, the 2 year old had a blast! They loved the animals at the farm as well. We saw a lot of chickens, peacocks, birds, and goats.

Awesome selection of crystals! Very affordable bucket mining prospecting for the family and kids! They have Goats you can feed and peacocks out back! They even have a small obstacle course too with a small river flow coming through. Very cool and unique place to stop by while your in the area or Asheville area.

As someone who cares for all animals and rescues as much as I can, I am always worried about going to a place that has animals and how the up keep is for the animals. As soon as I saw your animals, I knew that they were very well cared for and loved. Everything was clean, lots of room for them. Had water and food. It made me so happy to see them happy. My kids also had a wonderful at the wooden play area.

Full-fledged experience. Couples in love and family's having fun and then there's local craft beer 😊

Great family fun! Unique creations made from gems. Mining was a hit with our family! To get into the store was free, of course. However, there are various rates to go gem mining. It just depends on how many people and what type of mining you want to do. We chose the "family dream deal" which was around $108.

A fantastic place to take your kiddos to, and now that it has been updated so much even parents can have fun and relax. Between the outdoor area and the beer area on site, it's a pleasure to go to for all ages. The inside is well lit and well priced. The buckets themselves have a lot inside of them. Everytime I leave here I have at least three baggies full from one bucket. It's not about what you get but about the experience for the kids and the knowing figuring out what stone/fossil it is you're looking at. This place is amazing 10/10. I've been coming here for years and my kid loves this place, as do I!!

The best gem mining store that I have ever been to for kids and adults alike. Lots of gems large and small. A great value. And the shop is jam packed with great deals on all kind of gemstones and geodes. The staff was friendly and courteous. Top notch place.

Great for every age! They have tons of crystals, metal dinosaurs, and prospecting. Small , medium. Large and huge Buckets to get a chance to get treasure!! Behind is a petting zoo of goats, chickens, and peacocks and pheasants. Am obstacle course and a slack line!

This was a fun date activity just outside of Asheville. We did the gem mining experience and got a ton of fun gems to take home. They give you a bucket with dirt and gems and you get to sift through it. We got easily over 30 gems each. Then we took a stroll on the premis to see the goats and animals. The service was great and we loved finding a geode in our bucket, which they broke open for us.

My family and I have visited Elijah Mtn multiple times over the past 5 years and every visit has been just as remarkable as the first.
Since our last visit in 2021, they’ve expanded a great deal.
This visit, aside from our traditional bucket digging, we fed goats and admired so many different species of beautiful birds.
It’s a wonderful spot for a day full of fun and experiences, there’s tons of picnic tables scattered throughout for families to enjoy and watch their kids play from.
There’s a brewery now!

I could spend all day there and still want to return the next.
It’s a MUST visit!

Today will always be particularly memorable.
Thank you Sherbet, your help was beyond impactful and healing.
You’re a gem (pun intended), and truly the most precious and rare one I saw in there today. 🖤

Until next time! (Never know, it could be tomorrow 😉😆)

I highly recommend this place for people of all ages. My group of 5 adults and 1 nine month old had a blast. The people working were friendly and extremely helpful. We got the Big Green Bucket and got multiple gems, geodes, and even a megalodon tooth. The gift shop is big and has beautiful stones and gems. They even have goats and a chicken that you can feed. Also, the entire building has a nice aesthetic and a fun atmosphere. Overall, Its a fun spot to add to your vacation, for both parents and kids.