Paxton Gate PDX

We’re so happy to welcome to our collection of apothecary items!
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“Seagrape is a global community of babes with a mission to help you transform self-care into a love affair. Through education, handmade tools, and a network of resources we cultivate a sacred space for you to experience your pleasure, personal power, and magic”
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Come by our Mississippi Ave location to check out the new collection of body soaps, roll on perfumes and bath salts designed with love and care ❤️
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This Saturday, July 13th is the annual Mississippi Ave Street Fair! Paxton Gate will have a booth and will be raffling off three fantastic prizes!
Come by, say hello, and throw your name in the ring to win a Jackalope, a fossil/mineral box, or an entomology box!!
~Street Fair~
Saturday, July 13th
10am-9pm
~Paxton Gate Hours~
10am-7pm
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Both Paxton Gate Portland locations are open until 4pm today, July 4th! Come by and say hello in our air conditioned stores 😘
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Looking to learn a new skill or just wanting to improve on your pinning ability? Come join us for insect pinning workshops!
In these 1.5 hour workshops students will learn about the history of entomology, bugs in general, and all the steps needed to pin and preserve your own specimen
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Give us a call to reserve your space and visit our highlights to see the full 2024 schedule 🦋
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503.719.5365 • 503.719.4508
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Absolutely stunning work as always by artist Jason Borders ().
Hand carved on real skulls (beaver, coyote, sheep) and stained with walnut ink.
Interested in any of these pieces? Send us a dm!
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Love our shop and want to support small businesses like ours? Paxton Gate PDX is currently running for Best of Portland 2024 and would love your help in voting Paxton Gate PDX Best Local Gift Shop and Best Jewelry Shop!
Voting ends Friday June 28th! Find links to vote on our highlights 💕💕💕

Join us July 20th for our Earth & Sky Jewelry Showcase featuring VK Designs & Hart Variations
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Val of VK Designs focuses on sustainability in her artwork, using ethically sourced gemstones and fair mined metals
Katie of Hart Variations uses real, ethically sourced butterfly wings, snake sheds and more to create ethereal and wearable art

Locally Crafted - Sustainably and Ethically Sourced
Saturday, July 20th
12-6pm
4204 N Mississippi Ave
PDX 97217
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~Moonbeam Flora Workshops~
with Tyler Thrasher ()
Sunday, August 11th
10:00-12:30 pm
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3-5:30pm
Paxton Gate PDX
811 NW 23rd Ave

Discover the Glow with Tyler Thrasher in the Moonbeam Flora Workshop. This adventure begins with a 1 hour park walk with Tyler (location disclosed upon sign up). Post park walk, participants will meet at Paxton Gate on NW 23rd to create their own glowing Flora to bring home! Dried botanical specimens and paint are provided. Participants are welcome to bring dried plant specimens from home as well (3-4 specimens per person).

Limited seats available
Moonbeam Flora Workshops

10-12:30pm or 3-5:30pm.

$80 per person.

Call Paxton Gate PDX to sign up!
503-719-5365
503-719-4508

We are SO EXCITED to announce this upcoming event with Tyler Thrasher () at Paxton Gate PDX
Join us August 10-11th for a Pop Up Shop and Moonbeam Flora Workshops with Traveling Alchemist Tyler Thrasher!
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~Saturday, August 10th~
Mad Scientist Tyler Thrasher returns to Paxton Gate PDX for a Pop Up Sale!
Saturday, August 10th from 11-7pm, visit our N. Mississippi Ave location and shop a selection of Tyler’s famous crystallized insect specimens, Moonbeam Flora, cicada plushies & backpacks and other wild creations.
Surprise special offer for Pop Up shoppers that also spend $20 or more with Paxton Gate PDX!
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~Sunday, August 11th~
Discover the Glow with Tyler Thrasher in the Moonbeam Flora Workshop. This adventure begins with a 1 hour park walk with Tyler (location disclosed upon sign up). Post park walk, participants will meet at Paxton Gate on NW 23rd to create their own glowing Flora to bring home! Dried botanical specimens and paint are provided. Participants are welcome to bring dried plant specimens from home as well (3-4 specimens per person).

Moonbeam Flora Workshops
10-12:30pm or 3-5:30pm.
$80 per person.
Call Paxton Gate PDX to sign up!
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Wanting to learn a new hobby or just improve your skills with the help of an expert? Join us for our insect pinning workshops hosted by entomology fanatic
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These 1.5 hour workshops go over the history of entomology, the world of insects and the steps required for pinning and preserving their own insect!
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Specimen and pinning materials provided
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First run of our new apparel is here!!
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Designed in collaboration with artist Veronica Steiner (.steiner) these limited release t shirts and crew neck sweatshirts are in stock at both Portland locations and for shipping! (Not available online, please dm for info)
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Available in sizes xsm-2xl
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Thank you so much for everyone who nominated Paxton Gate PDX Best of Portland!!
We are honored to be on the ballot for
# Best Local Gift Shop
+ Best Jewelry Shop
Visit our pinned highlights to vote Paxton Gate PDX and your other favorite small businesses for

Today is the last day to take advantage of our big sale, we won't be offering another sale like this for another 7 years!
Select items will be 20%, 40% & 50% OFF!
All sales are final, no holds, no layaways.
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Bison Shoulder Mount – 20% off
Smoky Quartz on Stand – 50% off
Fossilized Elephant Bird Egg – 30% off
Retired Medical Human Skull – 20% off
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Tomorrow, May 25th!!
Join us for our second ever Septennial (every 7 years) sale!!
We will be offering deals on taxidermy, jewelry, minerals, fossils and other oddities.
Saturday May 25th 11-7pm
Sunday May 26th 11-7pm
Monday May 27th 11-7pm
Select items will be from 20%, 40% & 50% OFF!
All sales are final, no holds, no layaways.
Portland stores only.
This sale only happens every 7 years, so be sure to join the excitement while it lasts!
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Full Body Warthog – 50% off
Fossilized Mammoth Tooth – 50% off
Variegated Monstera Albo -20% off
Stillbite w/ Apophyllite - 40% off

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5/20
Join us this memorial day weekend for our second ever Septennial (every 7 years) sale!!!
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Dig for Discounts at Paxton Gate at both Portland locations!
Discover deals on taxidermy, jewelry, minerals, fossils and other treasures!
Saturday May 25th 11-7pm
Sunday May 26th 11-7pm
Monday May 27th 11-7pm
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Select items will be from 20% up to 50% OFF!
All sales are final, no holds, no layaways.
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This sale only happens every 7 years so be sure to join the excitement while it lasts!
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Musk Ox “Harry Larry”- 50% off
Chrysocolla – 50% off
Fossilized Walrus Skull – 40% off
All Jewelry by Artist Margaret Cross – 20% off
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Which bat eared fox are you today?
Plus a bonus of some lurking staff who want you to come in and say hi on this beautiful sunny day ☀️👀
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Both these lovely pieces are available at our North Mississippi Ave location! Open 11-7
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You would be this excited too if you got to sit in the front window display and people watch all day long 😍
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This egret is at our North Mississippi Ave location and is just waiting to say hello!
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🦋Insect safari is back!! 🪲
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Our friend and passionate entomologist, Don Ehlen, will be sharing his extensive personal collection of hand-pinned insect specimens.
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Join us and explore the vast world of entomology with Don’s mind-blowing collection of insect specimens!
This is a FREE, interactive, educational, and family-friendly event.
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Complimentary drinks and cricket snacks will be provided!
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This is your sign to come to Paxton Gate PDX and find a unique skull to add to your oddities collection ☠️💀
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Hartebeest skull
African Hornbill
Ostrich
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Snakes, geckos, opossums oh my!
These gorgeous and adorable (yes even the snake) wet specimens are at our NW 23rd location and looking to join your collection
(Hedgehog has found its home but was way too cute to not post)
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Kept in 70% isopropyl alcohol, certain specimens can be shipped depending on location and specimen- please reach out with questions!
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Today is the last day to nominate Paxton Gate PDX for !
We are so grateful for the endless support Portland has given us and grateful to continue to be the shop you tell all your friends about!
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We are looking for your help in getting on the ballot for
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Find links to nominate in our stories and on our pinned highlights ✨💕🥰
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🦖Join Paxton Gate at OMSI After Dark
Wednesday, May 22nd for Dinos!🦕
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Paxton Gate PDX will be tabling at this 21+ event. Explore a variety of fossils, crystals and more to shop while you discover what OMSI has to offer ✨
We’ll see you there! 👋🏼
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Don’t forget to nominate Paxton Gate PDX for ! We are asking for your help in getting on the ballot for and ! Find links to nominate in our story highlights 🥰
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Looking to support your fav local business but trying to save money? Paxton Gate PDX is looking for your help in getting on the ballot for Best of Portland!
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Visit the highlights on our page and nominate Paxton Gate PDX for Best Local Gift Shop and Best Jewelry Shop!
Thank you all for your amazing support, we love you Portland! 💕
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🌿✨Earth Day Giveaway with Sacred Elements✨🌿
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We at Paxton Gate PDX are so excited to partner with Sacred Elements for this Earth Day Giveaway!
To celebrate our partnership and love of our Natural World, we will be giving away this Earth Care Package to one lucky winner.
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To enter, you must be following both [email protected]

• Like & save this post, tag a friend in the comments and tell us your favorite plant!
• Each comment counts as one entry.
• Share this post to your story for 2 extra entries!
• Winners will be drawn by random name generator on Monday, April 22”, Earth Day!

The prize will include:
• A variegated monstera albo cutting
• A $25 Paxton Gate PDX gift card
• A $25 Sacred Elements gift card
• Sacred Elements Mini Plant Care Duo
• Sacred Sip Botanical Tea
• 8 pack Organic and Italian heirloom seeds to grow your garden including: bush beans, cucumbers, peppers, romanesco, zucchini, beets, marigolds, nigella!

A grand prize totaling over $200!
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This giveaway is not sponsored by or affiliated with Instagram
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Thank you so much to Karina of .world for stopping by for a demo of our newest products- Sacred Elements Leaf and Soil tonics! These tonics are designed with all natural ingredients to help rid your plants of pests, provide essential nutrients to encourage growth and bring out the natural vibrancy of your plants!
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Find these at both our Portland locations and keep an eye out on social for a demo of how to use these to keep your plants healthy, happy and thriving!
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✨Best of Portland Nominations are open thru April 26th!✨

Every year readers get to vote for the best and most beloved local businesses, and we’re honored for the opportunity to be part of that collective. Go ahead and show your favorite local businesses some love!

We at Paxton Gate PDX would appreciate
your support in running for:
Best Local Gift Shop
Best Jewelry Shop
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✨Find links to nominate in our bio ✨
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Thank you for all of your support of local businesses 🙏🏻💕✨
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Willamette Week has opened their 2024
nominations for Best of Portland!

Readers vote for the best and most beloved local businesses, and we’re honored for the opportunity to be part of that collective. Go ahead and show your favorite local businesses some love!

We at Paxton Gate PDX would appreciate
your support in running for

Best Jewelry Shop

Best Home Goods Store
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Visit our highlights for easy links to nominate Paxton Gate PDX for Best of Portland 😁🙏🏻💕
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This sweet grey fox is enjoying the view from our Mississippi Ave window 😊 come on by and say hello 👋🏼
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We may have changed our window display but this gorgeous Merino Ram is still looking for a new home! Come join us on this beautiful sunny afternoon ✨☀️
Both locations open every day 11-7!
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Mystery Boxes are a fantastic way to give the gift of our mind-bending treasures to the person in your life who loves oddities and natural sciences. Choose a budget (anywhere from $35-$3,000 & beyond!), areas of interest (for example: bugs, crystals, bones, skulls, books, apothecary, etc.), and one of our helpful staff members will call you to collect final details, payment and hand curate your Mystery Box.

We can ship your Mystery Boxes anywhere within the USA.
In-store pick up option available for Portland locals!
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Link to order your Mystery Box is in our Bio! 💕
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