For Jackie Guerra, owner of Chosen and Precious, the closure came without warning.
SAN ANTONIO — A sudden shutdown has left hundreds of small business owners searching for answers—but for one San Antonio entrepreneur, faith is turning uncertainty into a new beginning.
The nationwide chain Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed its Park North location, a space that once housed nearly 200 local vendors selling everything from clothing and jewelry to home goods and specialty foods. The company’s corporate team has since confirmed it filed for bankruptcy, leaving many vendors scrambling to recover their inventory and livelihoods.
For Jackie Guerra, owner of Chosen and Precious, the closure came without warning.
“It was abrupt. There was no warning… we’re all scrambling to go get our things,” Guerra said.
Her Christian apparel business had just marked one year in the space. Despite the chaos, Guerra says her faith kept her grounded.
“Even in the chaos, I had the joy of the Lord. I’m not destroyed; I have Jesus. He is our hope.”
In the days following the closure, a new opportunity emerged.
The owners of The Vine, a growing marketplace near San Antonio’s Pearl District, reached out on social media to connect with impacted vendors. More than a dozen businesses responded—including Guerra’s.
“When someone in the faith reaches out and says, ‘We have a safe place, come as you are—you’re not alone,’ we were so blessed,” she said.
Husband-and-wife founders Will and Shannon Corbitt created The Vine as a supportive, indoor marketplace designed to help small businesses thrive—shielded from setbacks like weather and unexpected disruptions. Located at 2202 Broadway Street, the space has been open for just six months but is already becoming a refuge for displaced vendors.
“We always say The Vine is divine,” said co-founder Shannon Corbitt. “We’re new, but we’re established enough now to open our arms to others who need help.”
Inspired by scripture, The Vine aims to cultivate growth, connection, and resilience among local entrepreneurs.
“We want to extend these branches to you and help you grow,” added co-founder Will Corbitt.
For Guerra, what felt like a setback is now a turning point.
“Through this closure, there’s been so many more opportunities. We were getting comfortable. Now we’ve been pushed into something new—and we never would have met The Vine without this.”
In a moment of uncertainty, one door closed—but another is already opening.
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