We own the Mollyockett Motel, in Woodstock. We have had many guests, over the last 4 years, that have gone out with Jody to the mines. They have all come back with raving reviews of Jody’s knowledge, her ability to find the locality where the specific minerals are located, her very pleasant personality, and genuine interest in her explorers. We hear comment such as…
 “She helped me find this beryl crystal! That is just what I wanted to find!”
 “She was fabulous! She took such care to explain things to our kids on their level!”
 “I went out myself yesterday. I was so discouraged! I went with Jody today and she took me to the same place I was yesterday and we found all sorts of goodies! I am coming back next month! She sure knows a lot about minerals.”
We are very excited about Jody, Zolt, and Jim’s Western Maine Mining Adventures! Jody, Zolt, and Jim all have specific knowledge and talents that will blend together to make anybody’s adventure to the mines unforgettable!
Mr. & Mrs. Buck-Owners of the Mollyockett Motel

I didn't think stuff like what I dug this past week still lived in the ground anymore. I have collected since I was a little kid, which seems like several millennium ago. I have dug in 23 states and in 2 Canadian provinces. And I got to collect during the heyday of some of the better known gem and mineral producing mines in the US. Yet none of it compared to this trip. I dug perfectly formed almandine garnets the size of walnuts either in or  out of matrix. Gem tourmalines up to 20 carats each. Green tourmaline plates on quartz with quartz crystals up to 12". I dug beryl crystals the size of golf balls or larger and lepidolite clusters that were softball size. The hosts were very knowledgeable and we had a great time. I’m going to do it again.     Debbie S.- Maryland

My wife Marcy and I were at your fee mining area week before last. You may remember us, we had a silver Cadillac and are from North Carolina. We really  enjoyed ourselves- found a few pieces of tourmaline that I can facet, and lots  of color. You folks were very nice to us and all your customers, and obviously enjoy your work. We wish you continued success in your venture, and we  hope to find a  way to get back up your way again in the future. Ed D.- North Carolina

When we came to live here in the Western Mountains of Maine we knew very little about the minerals that could be found here in Oxford County. We meet Jody and Zolt. They said they would be happy to teach us about rockhounding. So off we went on our first rockhounding adventure. What an adventure for us! We had never been rockhounding before and we not only found some beautiful rocks to take home and display, Jody and Zolt took the time to teach us about each mineral. We are now hooked! We go rockhounding when ever we can and now no matter where we go we are looking for a different rock (mineral) we can bring home. We are gathering specific rocks to build a beautiful fireplace. It has opened up a whole new world to us! Tim &Fran

       My daughter had the best birthday party mining in the Oxford Hills! The kids at the party were engaged, excited and busy for more than two hours while they mined for beautiful stones and crystals. Jody was an amazing guide and extremely knowledgable. The girls at the party fired question after question and she was right there to answer and give all the information they wanted. The kids had a lot of fun  and I really liked the idea of being outside and the fact they learned something new was a bonus! It was the best birthday party ever! Missy F.-

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