Appalachian Spring (store)

Appalachian Spring was originally a retail company founded in 1968 by David and Paula Brooks in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., United States.

David and Paula Brooks began with the goal of bringing to the community a collection of American craft.

[1] However, the founders retired after 50 years and as of November 2018, all but one store in Rockville, Maryland closed down.

David and Paula Brooks are founding members of the Craft Retailers Association for Tomorrow,[2] David is chairman and Paula is a member of the Business Practices Committee.

After winning two years in a row a Hall of Fame was created and Appalachian Spring was inducted as the first Gallery of Honor members.