About

Compass Rose, located in the heart of Olympia, the capital of Washington State, has been wowing Washington customers, and visitors from around the country, since it opened in 1999.

Offering artisan jewelry, colorful kitchen essentials, eco-friendly baby gear, locally made lovelies, cards, books, and a vast assortment of eclectic surprises, it is no wonder that Compass Rose has become a regional favorite.

We like to use our Compass Rose slogan: “Fresh, local, and always in season.”  Like a colorful market, Compass Rose will titillate your senses and tantalize your retail palate.

But if you were going to describe the staff, the slogan would read more more like: “Talented, energetic, and always super friendly.”

Compass Rose is like a theater production with a constantly changing set. That doesn’t happen by itself. It takes a dedicated, smart, and productive staff.

Has anyone…anyone…ever seen Chrissy stay still for more than three seconds? (We can’t even take photos of her…they always come out blurry.)

If you wonder why the lights are on at 10:00 pm as you drive by our store on Capitol Way, it is probably Liz changing the set.

When we open at 10:00 am, our game is on. And you have a fresh retail theater awaiting you.

Innovative, trendy, and (dare we say) ever cool, Compass Rose, like Olympia, continues to evolve and delight.