About Mindas Boutique, Fine Charlottesville Virginia Women's Clothing Store

Minda Gordon, a former school teacher, is a passionate, motivated, and enterprising woman. In 1980, soon after the birth of her son, Nathanael, she and her husband, Carl, ventured into the women's clothing retail business. This was a field she knew nothing about yet she had two advantages: One, she has a fondness for beautiful things; and two, she has an eye for things exquisite and elegant. Not one to balk at a challenge, she threw herself into learning the rudiments of the trade.

Minda has a heart for the less privileged. The poor living conditions she had seen in the Philippines, her country of birth, stirred in her a desire to help in any way she could. Minda opened her boutique with the primary purpose of supporting worthy, life-affirming causes. Through the years the Gordons have directed a significant portion of their business profits to helping the needy.

The boutique features mostly natural-fiber garments and art-to-wear fashions, as well as accessories, with a focus on women ages 30 and up. It offers a unique combination of merchandise from the simple elegance of the classic look to the wearable art of hand-stamped, hand-painted, or embroidered attire.

Minda has traveled extensively in other countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, India, Nepal, and South America, constantly looking for the most interesting and unusual pieces. In the early years, she showcased her discoveries from these places, lending a unique, ethnic accent to her items. Now she concentrates on clothing and accessories made in the U.S.

In October, 2011, Minda's will celebrate its 31st anniversary. The store prides itself in a loyal customer base developed over the years through quality merchandise, affordable pricing, and excellent customer service. Women who shop at Minda's get the word out to their family and friends. There is no better way to advertise than a customer’s personal testimony about their enjoyable shopping experience at Minda's.

Minda would like to share the beauty of Charlottesville with every visitor to the area. In 2004, Charlottesville was ranked the best place to live in the United States in the book Cities Ranked and Rated by Bert Sperling and Peter Sander. Sperling and Sander ranked the cities based on cost of living, climate, and quality of life. The links below are just a few we like.

Ash Lawn – Highland - Ash Lawn-Highland is the home of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States, and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The City of Charlottesville, Virginia - The Official Town website

The Charlottesville Guide - This is a great guide when visiting the Charlottesville area. The Guide is divided into sections, i.e., Recreation and Attractions, Hotels and Conference Centers, Shopping, Dining, etc.

Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce - The Charlottesville Albemarle area offers a variety of outstanding meeting venues from charming Country Inns to spacious Resorts, complete with golf, lakes, skiing, hot air ballooning and horseback riding... and more.

Crozet Arts and Crafts - Central Virginia's Premier Arts & Crafts Festival

Historic Old Rose Tavern - The Old Rose Tavern Bed and Breakfast is a historical Inn established in 1835 at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Michie Tavern - Michie Tavern has welcomed travelers for more than 200 years. As you cross the threshold of old Michie's Tavern you enter another time. Our costumed hostess welcomes you into the past as "Stranger," an early 18th-century term for a traveler.Much like the 18th-century visitor, you will be enjoying homemade southern fare based on recipes from the period. After your hearty meal, a "taste" of the past lingers while you tour through the oldest sections of the Tavern.

Monticello - provides convenient access to a wealth of information about Monticello, Jefferson, his family, and his times; visitor information; event and program listings; ticket reservations; online shopping; and links to hundreds of resources.