One of downtown Boerne’s most charming spots is officially on the market.
The property at 106 E. Theissen Street, home to A Little Nature Store and its beautiful outdoor garden at the corner of Main and Theissen, has been listed for sale with an asking price of $1.55 million.
Located next to Bear Moon Bakery, the property includes a historic home, a longtime local business, and a peaceful outdoor sanctuary that has become a favorite little stopping point for visitors and residents exploring downtown Boerne.
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According to the listing, the property encompasses approximately 0.24 acres and includes a building of roughly 1,000 square feet. Charlie Riddle of Legacy Broker Group is representing the property.
But there’s more to this story than a piece of downtown real estate.
What Happens to The Little Nature Store?
We spoke with Patti Roetman, the longtime owner of A Little Nature Store, who explained that the decision to sell isn’t because business is struggling. In fact, she told us the store is doing great.
She’s simply ready for a new chapter.
Patti has operated A Little Nature Store for approximately 33 years, a considerably longer run than she ever imagined when she first started.
She originally figured the business might be a project she’d enjoy for about 10 years. Instead, it became a career spanning more than three decades.
Over time, she’s gradually scaled back her schedule, with the store now open four days a week.
And after 33 years, she’s ready to move on to other things in life.
For longtime customers wondering what the sale means, there’s an important distinction: A Little Nature Store isn’t closing immediately.
Patti plans to continue operating the business until the property sells. Once a buyer is found and the sale is completed, she intends to close the store and retire.
A Historic House and a Little Nature Sanctuary
Part of what makes this property so interesting is the history behind it.
The building is identified in the City of Boerne’s historic walking tour as the Gottlieb-Weiss House, dating to 1887. According to the city, Gottlieb Weiss was a German pioneer blacksmith whose shop stood behind the home. The property remained in the same family for more than a century. (Learn more about it here)
Today, the historic building houses A Little Nature Store, a shop filled with items for nature enthusiasts, including birdseed, birdhouses, books, gifts, and other discoveries.
But for many people, the outdoor space is just as memorable.
Facing Main Street, the garden features fountains, plants, bird feeders, and tables where visitors can sit and enjoy a peaceful moment in the middle of downtown.
It’s a little nature sanctuary tucked between the traffic, shops, and restaurants of the Hill Country Mile.
Patti also shared an interesting detail about the garden: Nearly 70 different species of birds have reportedly been identified visiting the property over the years.
It’s easy to see why. With its greenery, water features, and bird feeders, the garden offers a welcoming place for wildlife and people alike.
What’s Next for the Property?
The commercial listing highlights the property’s prominent corner location, downtown foot traffic, and potential for a variety of future commercial uses.
Exactly what a future owner might do with the historic building and garden remains to be seen. But as part of the designated Historic District, there are a lot of rules around what can be done.
For now, though, A Little Nature Store continues to welcome customers, and visitors can still enjoy one of downtown Boerne’s most distinctive little outdoor spaces.
While the future of this historic corner is uncertain, there’s still time to stop in, explore the store, and enjoy the garden that has made it such a memorable part of downtown Boerne.
The property is listed with Charlie Riddle of Legacy Broker Group. More information is available through the brokerage’s commercial real estate listing.