The valley can offer whatever shopping opportunity fits your needs. All kinds of unique stores dot the valley. Here are just a few:

Clarke County:

• The Barns of Rose Hill, at Milton Valley Farm off U.S. 340 south Berryville, holds an annual gala and auction in June each year. The Barns' biggest fundraiser, which serves to raise money to restore the barns in Rose Hill Park in Berryville, presents an opportunity for residents to shop locally and help a cause that will benefit the community. Each year the event offers piano music, cocktails, food for every palate and more than 150 items for the silent and live auctions. Reservations are $75 per person. 955-4648 or 955-5283

Frederick County/Winchester:

• Arabella, at 3119 Valley Ave., Suite 106, in Creekside Station in Winchester, sells fashion brands such as Tyler Boe, Jade, Donna Morgan and Chili Peppers. 667-8822. www.winchesterboutique.com


• Creekside Gifts, at 3103 Valley Ave., Suite 120, in Creekside Station in Winchester, offers collectible items and gifts, such as jewelry, bath and body products and Christmas items. 662-0270. www.creeksidegift.com


• Lavender Moon, at 3113 Valley Ave., Suite 108, in Creekside Station in Winchester, sells various soaps, lotions and bath tea for men and women. A baby collection is also available. 722-1033. www.lavendermoonsoap.com


• Patton's Furniture, at 29 S. Loudoun St. in Winchester, offers furniture from a variety of manufactures, such as Cresent, Durham, Henkel Harris and Lexington Home Brands. The store also offers delivery options and interior-design services. 662-1732. www.pattons-furniture.com


• The Miller House, at 5960 Valley Pike in Stephens City, specializes in antique-reproduction furniture and decorative accessories. The furniture is made from solid woods, including tiger maple, cherry and oak, and designers include Tom Seely, Gat Creek, Joe Ruggiero and J.L. Treharn & Co. Interior design services are also available. 869-2148. www.themillerhouse.net


• Wilkins Shoe Center, at 7 S. Loudoun St. in Winchester, carries the leading brands of shoes and offers personal service to customers. Sports shoes, safety shoes, dance shoes and accessories are available. 667-5600. www.wilkinsshoe.com


• The Wonderful Store, at 7841 Main St. in Middletown, features vintage items, including clothing, costume jewelry, antique jewelry and new fine jewelry. Gem identification is also available for a small fee. 869-7664

Shenandoah County:

• Baskets of Distinction, at 521 N. Main St. in Woodstock, sells Yankee candles, goat-milk soap and lotion, home decor, gourmet foods, custom gift baskets and Virginia Made Products. Shipping is also available. 459-4908


• The Carpetbagger, at 140 W. Court St. in Woodstock, provides unique, handmade tapestry purses, handbags, reproduction carpetbags, knitting bags, travel bags, haversacks and more. Bags from the store have been featured in several movies, including "Tombstone," "Gettysburg" and "Bewitched." 459-4499. www.thecarpetbagger.com


• Casual Friday, at 197 East Lee Highway on Va. 211 in New Market, offers unique, stylish-yet-casual ladies' clothing as well as accessories, including cancer caps for people with hair loss. 740-3700. www.mycasualfriday.com


• Linens of London, at 212 North Main Street in Edinburg, sells imported linens, sleepwear and bath and body products for women. Also available are baby clothes, toys, accessories and gifts as well as christening gowns. 984-3605. www.linensoflondon.com


• The Watchful Tiger, at 201 N. Main St. in Edinburg, specializes in women's clothing sizes 6-24. Also available are jewelry, accessories, gifts and greeting cards. The store provides a personal shopping service by phone. 984-9600. www.thewatchfultiger.com

Warren County:

• Royal Oak Bookshop, at 207 S. Royal Ave. in Front Royal, offers new and used books for young and old readers. Books are also available to order online. 635-7070. www.royaloakbookshop.com