Find Inner Peace at Scallops Shell Emporium

When Susan Hickey founded her two Scallops Shells Emporium stores on Daniel Street and in Ogunquit, Maine in 2003, she wanted sell customers things items that were made by the ocean and the Earth to promote spiritual wellness.

Nine years later, the Scallop Shell Emporium is going strong and Susan along with her daughter, Amber Hickey, continue to welcome a diverse group of customers who seek inner peace.

In this week's Port City Business, Portsmouth Patch talked with Susan Hickey about the things that make her business unique.

Name: Scallops Shell Emporium

Business on the Web: http://www.iscallops.com/

Tel.: 603- 431-7658

Business owners: Susan Hickey

Addresses: 65 Daniel St. and 12 Perkins Cove Road, Ogunquit, Maine

Founded: 2003

Number of employees: Two full-time (four full-time in the summer) and four part time.

Business hours: Mon - Fri, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.,  Sun, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Payments accepted: Cash, Debit Card, MasterCard and Visa

What separates this business from others: It’s really a destination for people who are collecting shells and with the minerals, it’s the same thing. We’re considered a metaphysical store where I spiritual books and CDs so it attracts a certain person.

What do you like about doing business in Portsmouth: I like the people that come in. I have a very interesting group of people that come in.  Most people that come in are trying to improve themselves so I never get people who are grouchy or upset. So the people that come here bring a different type of consciousness who are trying to better their lives.

How do you give back to the community: I give donations all the time to organizations around town as well as UNH and the Seacoast area for charity auctions.

Future goals: I would love to have a bigger space with more rooms in it for energy workers, workshops, and speakers. I would also like to get more products that are locally made.