The Petrichor Store in downtown Fayette will close down as a result of the sale of the building in which it is housed. Owner Robert Anderson made the announcement on Thursday on the business’s Facebook page.

The business opened in June of 2020 and has since gained a loyal clientele. Offering an eclectic selection of jewelers, incense, and other goods, the store caters largely to those who follow pagan ways of life. Tarot readings often occur right in the store.

The nearly full block of buildings was sold to a group of investors on August 2 (see released story this page). The buildings have been in a constant state of deterioration for quite some time. The new owners intend to rehabilitate the block over the next 24 to 36 months, although no specific plans have been formulated.

Anderson said he will close the store on September 18, to allow time to move everything out by the end of September. He said he is searching for a new location, which will likely be in a different community. 

“There’s no place here in town for me to go,” he said. The low cost of rent helped the fledgling business get off the ground. Unless Anderson can find something comparable in Fayette, he said he will seek out a location in a larger community with the hopes of building a larger clientele.

“In a very short time, this place has become home,” said Anderson, who originally hails from Fulton. “It’s heartbreaking to leave here. I’ve made some great friends. I’ve got kind of a family here.

“Petrichor will survive,” he said. “I know Petrichor is going to outlive me. We’ll just do it somewhere else.”