Forever and a Day, a metaphysical retail shop in Woodstock, Georgia, announces it is closing permanently as of Sunday, March 22, after 16 years serving the community. 

“It’s time for me to retire,” says owner Sherry Dean. “I’ve had the store for sale for several months, and four different parties expressed interest in taking it over.” She also called other businesses that might have an interest in purchasing it, but did not find anyone to continue to offer the same products and services. However, she did find a buyer for the property. “I tried my best,” she says. “It is just time.” 

Dean has worked virtually non-stop since she opened Forever And A Day in 2010. “The truth is, I’ve never taken a whole week’s vacation—just trips to shows, but no vacations or time to relax. It’s time now for me to have some time for my life.” She also looks forward to moving to Tennessee to spend more time with her mother, now 85 years old. 

“These days have been so emotional,” says Dean. “People are coming in crying and sharing their appreciation. These last 16 years have been the most awesome, incredible experience of my life. The customers have made us what we are. I really appreciate everyone who’s been a patron of the store.”

Dean plans to help her customers and the numerous independent practitioners who’ve worked with the store over the years stay connected with each other. In an upcoming newsletter, she’ll include updated practitioner contact information and referrals to other metaphysical shops so customers can be supported.

The property’s sales contract requires the store to be completely emptied by closing day, so until then, “Everything’s gotta go,” she says, including store fixtures.