It was a sunny day in early February as I was strolling the redwoods surrounding the small town of Sebastopol when I came upon a Gryphon. The majestic creature was entangled in vines and appeared to be held fast. With caution and care, I approached the ensnared creature of mythic wonder and power, and without a second thought to my own safety, I began working the vines loose and freeing the grandest creature I had ever laid eyes on. Shaking free of the vines, the Gryphon stood and peered into my eyes. The world began to swirl and spin as consciousnesses slowly faded to black. When I awoke, the Gryphon was nowhere to be seen, just a set of human footprints leading off into the now-setting sun. The sun, which now cast an evening long shadow of The Gryphon...my shadow! From that moment on I took up the mantle of the Gryphon and dedicated myself to be a patron of Sebastopol's geek culture, pledged to providing a sanctuary for play and purchase of all things gaming: comics, CCGs, RPGs, board games... for the youth and young at heart in metropolis Sebastopol.
—Captain Ron
Founded in Spring 2017, Gryphon's Nest began as a wild idea...
Almost overnight, Gryphon's Nest became a haven for gamers in Sebastopol.
Thanks to all our new and loyal friends for helping us launch and thrive!
Store Rules
This is a Safe Space: Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and other forms of bigotry will not be tolerated. “Just a joke” is not an excuse. Offensive imagery on clothing is also unacceptable. Offenders may be asked to leave.
Outside Food or Drinks: You can bring in food and drinks from outside the store as long as you don’t make a mess.
Returns: In order to return an item, it must be in its original, unopened packaging, and you must have the receipt. Products that are not sold in sealed packaging may be ineligible for return. Used games and electronics are warrantied for up to 30 days.
Mind your Younglings: Due to the nearby traffic conditions, please do not allow your children to play unsupervised outside the store.
Reading Material: You may read and preview the books that we have in stock so long as you are standing. This is a store, not a library. We would also appreciate our products remaining in as good of condition as possible. No one wants to buy damaged books. Too many instances of damaged product may result in more strict rules. Broken spines, bent pages, and other damage to books may result in you purchasing the book.
You Break, You Buy: Any merchandise broken or damaged will be paid for by the party at fault.
No Roughhousing: We understand that this is a game store and we’re all here to have fun, but please do not roughhouse inside of the store.
Keep it PG: Please limit yourself to no worse than mild language, cartoon violence, and mild suggestive content. There is a swear jar on the counter.
Contact Us
Questions, special orders, comments, queries, or suggestions? This is the place to send them!
You can call us by phone at (707) 634-6541 during business hours, message us on Facebook, or send an email using the form below.
Our Office
100 Brown Street St. 110
Sebastopol, CA, 95472
United States