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Homeschool Gathering Place
5204 Hollyridge Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612, United States
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Homeschool Gathering Place
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Va
Review №1

Been shopping here regularly for over 15 years!!! New owners as just as considerate as the previous! Best place in the triangle and beyond to shop for new and consigned school curriculum, books, and educational games and toys.

Ke
Review №2

Visiting here was a wonderful experience! The staff were both friendly and helpful!! Will definitely come shop here more!!

mc
Review №3

Amazing store! The employees are so helpful and don’t try to push the most expensive items on you and even offer to find the consignment option for you to help with cost. The only thing I wish they had were more elective options for high schoolers.

Ge
Review №4

I always have a great experience here. I appreciate how the staff is willing to give their opinion and show you around to the different used and new curriculums. The new updates make it feel more open and fresh and cleaner.

Be
Review №5

These people are amazing. Spent so much time with us answering out questions about homeschooling

Lu
Review №6

This store is amazing! The staff were very friendly and helped me find the curriculum I was interested in. I will definitely be back again!

St
Review №7

Such a wonderful place to find supplies for homeschooling! Its a very encouraging place to go! I almost cried when I walked in haha

Ir
Review №8

Very helpful. I was able to find what I needed. Thank you

Re
Review №9

The staff here is extremely knowledgeable about homeschooling in NC. The store has SO many new and used homeschooling educational resources.

Ro
Review №10

First time visitors today! Met Julia after about 10 seconds through the door, seeing we were clueless and looking around, she came over and immediately started assessing our needs and wants, gave a tour of the shop, was making recommendations and explaining myths about rules/regs of homeschooling, offering the kids snacks, and showing us how do-able this really could be for our family. She and the staff were amazingly knowledgeable, friendly, and kind to all in the store. We left feeling much more comfortable and confident that our family can do this especially with this fantastic resource under an hour away!

Kr
Review №11

This little store is amazing! I have yet to go in and not be helped by someone with more knowledge than I could ever imagine. Lots to choose from (in a good and overwhelming way), mostly organized and great selection of used curriculum. And even better if they know there is a used book, they will go find it for you if you come to the register with a new book! Could not love this store more.

Ni
Review №12

This place is AMAZING!!! I just started homeschooling my children and I wanted to add a better reading and writing component to our day. The main curriculum that I was looking for is All About Reading. It is currently sold out online, but they had it in store for the exact same price that it is online! I have twins and I wasnt sure what I needed double of, but the staff knew exactly what I needed and didnt try to sell me anything extra! Every person working has homeschooled and their experience is very helpful! I drove over an hour to get here and Im so glad I made the trip! I am recommending this store to everyone I know that might be interested in homeschooling!

Ch
Review №13

This is homeschool heaven - they need more locations.

Sa
Review №14

They have free educational book bins out front and very good used book prices!

An
Review №15

The women who manage this store are kind and knowledgeable. Ive been going here for 10 years: the service only gets more sweeter each time. Thank you for serving North Carolina!

De
Review №16

Great staff very helpful.

An
Review №17

Such a lovely place to visit! The ladies are so sweet and helpful, and there are so many good books and resources packed in there...

Tr
Review №18

Cheap, yet high quality textbooks. I will definitely be coming back.

Al
Review №19

I was here for well over an hour! And the whole time I was walked around by an employee who was very knowledgeable, answered any questions I had (bless her, I had a lot) and pointed us in a great direction with curriculum! I am so excited and couldnt be happier!

Fr
Review №20

They are always ready to help you find what works for you and your child. Prices for consignment items are fair.

Da
Review №21

Amazing place! Always have free books outside and good deals on new and used curriculum inside.

Ha
Review №22

I had a good experience. It was my first time there. It was crowded, and stocked with a bunch of stuff. I say that, but I also know (because I heard) that they didnt have a lot of the curriculum that people were wanting because theyve been bought out so quickly with covid being a thing forcing a lot of people to make the switch to homeschool. I did get a couple of new things, and things not related to our purpose of Kindergarten this year, but I dont regret it. Ill be back once things calm a bit, and I get a better handle on the direction of curriculum I want go go in! As far as prices, I dont really know whats fair so I cant attest to that side of things knowledgeably.

Ma
Review №23

Been going here for years. Blessed to have a locally owned and operated store such as this!

Ho
Review №24

What a wonderful resource and business for the home school community. Several or our employees home school their children, including the owner of Home Instead Senior Care of Raleigh and Wake County. Thanks so much for running a successful and helpful business that blesses countless folks.

Ta
Review №25

Great place to shop for homeschooling materials and the staff is willing to help

Se
Review №26

Weird and wonderful world of homeschooling. We are a weird bunch but its worth it. 😉 This place will bend over backwards to help. Good prices and those free boxes out front sometimes yield good finds!

Do
Review №27

Its a wonderful place to find great deals on home school stuff. We got a lot of awesome stuff. Wish there was one closer to our home.

Ni
Review №28

All your educational needs fulfilled. I love that half the store is for used items. The staff are very knowledgeable and can help you find what you are looking for.

Ki
Review №29

Staff is so helpful. They really know the store well and want to help you find what you need.

Ma
Review №30

It was my very time..Very well stocked, good selection, but kind of wish it was bigger or had more room...too much for such crowded space. Some ladies came ask if I needed help, but the older guy on the register could use some manners and customer service skills.

Sh
Review №31

They have this wonderful consignment system. Great selections, and prices, for those looking for gently used, inexpensive materials. My only issue is that they sell some world-view materials which teach evolution. They are supposed to be a Faith-based dealer. But, I guess in todays society, everyone has to be politically-correct. Also, some sections are a little mixed up. And, a small staff means youll be there a while.

Je
Review №32

Great place for used curriculum. The owners are so helpful every time we go in.

Ro
Review №33

The Homeschool Gathering place has been amazing. I love that I can go in, ask questions, look through curriculum and support a great business. Anytime I have needed something that wasn’t available, they would order it and it would arrive quickly. I live an hr away from the store and have called multiple times looking for something and they have placed items on hold for me and offered to ship it directly to me. The staff is friendly, helpful and fun! The items in the consignment section are always clean and updated. I love that there is a place for homeschoolers to go and save money.

Sh
Review №34

The staff was very helpful and so nice. Im new to the homeschool world and they made me feel like I was at home. I highly recommend using this store.

Ch
Review №35

Great resource for homeschool moms and kids. I buy a lot of my curriculum here and often got to browse used classic books for our at home library. I love being able to go and look at different curriculum to make sure I still like what we are using.

Ja
Review №36

The workers were all nice and helpful. I was consigning many years worth of curricula. The gentleman went with me to the car and sorted thru the items to see what would sell. Then he took us inside and helped us label and price everything. He made it simple and painless. Thank you for the great service

Ja
Review №37

Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, they had great suggestions when I was in search of new curriculum. Great variety of resources both consigned and new. Met great people and new friends just coming to the area. Love this resource and support for home schooling!

Am
Review №38

First time shopper today and I’m a forever customer! Loved everything from the resources available to the amazing staff. Highly recommended for all homeschool families!

Ro
Review №39

This place goes above and beyond for homeschooling families. They have great curriculum for your child and great resources to help you develop tour child

Kr
Review №40

So thankful were only an hour away! Love this piece of heaven!

La
Review №41

The staff was very helpful, explaining the store layout as soon as I entered and staying available to answer any questions. I also got a 20% coupon for one new item! I will be back.

Ja
Review №42

Very helpful and friendly. Made my first year not as overwhelming.

ni
Review №43

Great shop! If you homeschool do not miss the opportunity to save yourself money on gently used items. Great selection on both faith based and secular curriculum.

Ke
Review №44

Great staff. Outstanding resource for home schoolers and supplemental educational resources.

He
Review №45

I dropped by this store with my son to pick up some preschool/preK materials, since were not sending him to preschool this year. The selection was well organized and broad, including a great variety of used picture books. The staff member who checked me out saw that I was buying a new copy of a book that she thought they might also have in their used section. She went and found it for me, and saved me a few dollars! Everyone was super nice. Definitely recommend if you need these types of educational materials.

Er
Review №46

Great place to get deals on home school resources. We drive 2 hours to do business here. Ignore that 1 star review, these are very friendly, helpful people.

An
Review №47

Late 2017: In general, always an excellent experience. Bizarre experience recently. Had just finished purchasing about $100 of books, and the lady at the register encouraged us to look at and take some free books. As we were taking the excellent books to the car, the only man working the store made a very public snide comment about taking too many of the free books. Left a very SOUR taste in our mouth after having been loyal customers for years, and after us merely doing what was asked.DEC 2018: Been back several times since then - that mustve been a fluke. Theyve been excellent every time since that one visit. Super helpful for finding curricula, will search out and order curricula that meets your needs.

La
Review №48

The best store weve found around for getting great deals on consigned homeschool stuff. Well organized, knowledgeable staff.

Ke
Review №49

Abeka material could be more organized or make more room. Material is very jam packed, out of order, and messy

De
Review №50

The people are very knowledgeable, and are very eager to help, the prices are pretty competitive with online sites. Great place to visit if you have questions about homeschooling and curriculums.

Ju
Review №51

Love to sell my things we have finished using as well as finding treasures in the free boxes outside!

ra
Review №52

Very helpful store.

Jo
Review №53

Great homeschooling store very nice and helpful staff and great selection of curriculum

Me
Review №54

I am new to homeschooling and was extremely overwhelmed. I came into the store two days ago and was given a checklist by the gentleman working there. I wish I had remembered my manners and asked his name but did not. He helped me to get organized and was helpful again tonight as I had made some choices of materials that would best suit my ADHD child. He did everything that he could to make sure I had the selections I needed. The pricing is wonderful and plan to go back as it is a wonderful resource. THANK YOU!!!

Am
Review №55

I have never been in the store. I found them online and called looking for MathUsee and they had it and offered to ship it to me for like $4. They were very nice and professional and I plan on going to Raleigh in March and will definitely be stopping by!

Ne
Review №56

Excellent place to fine educational material at a fraction of the price. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Pa
Review №57

Staff was incredibly helpful

Ma
Review №58

Wonderful place for educational material for your kids (or yourself)! The place is very clean and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Ji
Review №59

Its a great place to resell curriculum and find used curriculum at a good price.

Sa
Review №60

A very wonderful place. We decided to homeschool and did not know where to start. When we walked out we knew exactly what we needed to do. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. If you are thinking about homeschooling and are confused with everything on the internet please visit here, they are so helpful and understanding.

Jo
Review №61

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff; lots of material to choose from. Needs a bigger location; prices could be more competitive.

Sh
Review №62

Great homeschool resources and extremely knowledgeable staff!

Co
Review №63

Wide selection of educational materials and homeschool curriculums. The checkout is a slow process due to the way in which they record the purchases.

Ch
Review №64

They are so Extremely helpful and caring!

Be
Review №65

A great place to find homeschool materials and advice!

ha
Review №66

Reasonable prices and great services! I love it

Ja
Review №67

Love it- the staff is so helpful and knowledgeable!

El
Review №68

Love finding books at a great price here! We are so blessed to have this store in the Raleigh area!

Sh
Review №69

The staff has always been kind and helpful! I always find something that benefits our homeschool!

Jo
Review №70

I recommend this place.

To
Review №71

Wonderful in every way. I drive 2 hours one way to go to this store when I am within 5 minutes of a homeschool store at least once per week. I felt very welcome there, without feeling pushed. The staff was very helpful in their opinions of the different curricula. As far as the comment about the used stuff needing more origination, I am ok with the stuffed shelves. To make it more organized than it is would require more room. I would prefer to spend extra time pulling things out and putting them back due packed shelves then to have everything displayed perfectly and easily to see. In other words, easier access would equal less choices in the used area. Please, DO NOT CHANGE anything! You guys have nailed what a homeschool store should be like.

Da
Review №72

Great resource for homeschool families. Incredibly helpful staff.

Ba
Review №73

Started home schooling last school year and got ALOT of needed help with books. They are VERY patient and thorough and very knowledgable with books, tests, and if they arent sure they ho extra mile to try and find answer to your questions. I highly reccommend and keep going back! :)

De
Review №74

I love the people and the service they give to the homeschool community.

we
Review №75

Lots of used material, great help

Jo
Review №76

Love every visit here!

Ch
Review №77

Staff was very helpful!

In
Review №78

Organized and such friendly staff!!

Ow
Review №79

If you hate being bullied and tired of school and think I want to be homeschooled and live less then 2 hours away please go here

Li
Review №80

Not many options for secular home schools, but a great local resource for picking up workbooks and other curriculum support materials.

Ch
Review №81

Love this store! Sometimes have trouble finding things.

We
Review №82

Like being able to find used curriculum in order to save money. Friendly staff!

Ma
Review №83

Super helpful

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4.8 Rating
  • Address:5204 Hollyridge Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612, United States
  • Site:https://homeschoolgatheringplace.org/
  • Phone:+1 919-571-8106
Categories
  • Book store
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Friday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Highlights
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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