The Deering Center neighborhood, on and near Stevens Avenue in
Portland, is a charming area adjacent to nice walking areas like Baxter Woods and Evergreen Cemetery. Stevens Avenue is a sweet shopping and tasting area, featuring places to pamper the body, like
Abura, an apothecary and skin care studio at 502 Stevens Avenue;
Handiwork, a craft studio and market that hosts classes for the public at 199 Pleasant Avenue; and
Darby, an upscale haven of “desirable nonessentials” that offers cards, small gift items, and pretty accessories, at 502 Stevens Avenue.