Let us help you find the perfect local gift for your friend or family member.
Check out our 2015 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE for some unique ideas from Hudson Valley and Catskills shops.
VINTAGE TINS Find unique gifts of all kinds such as unique wall decor, candles, and this sweet collection of vintage tins sold individually. Milne’s at Home Antiques: 81 Broadway, Kingston 845-331-3902 milneathomeantiques.com
HOME ACCESSORIES Looking for lighting, mirrors, ironstone, paintings, cupboards, or architectural elements? Visit Downtown Antiques: 23 Main Street, Accord 845-706-1070
BLUE WILLOW CHINA SET Pick up a set of beautiful china like this Blue Willow set, or choose from many other options. Village Antique Center at Hyde Park: 4321 Route 9, Hyde Park 845-229-6600
ICE SKATES Carrying an array of vintage furniture, wearables, and collectibles, these skates are just a taste of what could be discovered.Rhinebeck Antiques Emporium: 5229 Albany Post Road, Staatsburg 845-876-8168 rhinebeckantiqueemporium.com
ANTIQUE TYPEWRITER This typewriter can be used for function or display, just one piece in a wide selection of antiques and collectibles.Ole Carousel Antiques Center: 6208 Route 82, Stanfordville 845-868-1586 olecarouselantiquescenter.com
VINTAGE COFFEE CAN This vintage deco coffee tin with wonderfully designed graphics is one of many unique antique gifts available. Clinton Shops Antiques Center: 84 Clinton Street, Montgomery 845-457-5392 clintonshops.com
GEORGETOWN POTTERY’S IKEBANA VASES The permanently affixed pin frog inside each of these vases secures your arrangements while prongs pierce the flower stems, increasing water flow and extending the life of your blooms for up to three weeks. Maglyn’s Dream: 10 Main Street #307, New Paltz 845-256-0522 maglynsdream.com
CANDLES, SOAPS, COOKBOOKS, & MORE Find tons of gifts, available in all price ranges for any home accessory lover. Home Goods of Margaretville: 784 Main Street, Margaretville 845-586-4177 hgom.net
ITALIAN BONE CHINA Traditional English and Asian patterns make this china a definite conversation piece. Spruce Design and Decor: 20 West Market Street, Rhinebeck 845-876-5864 sprucedesigndecor.com
CHARMING FURNISHINGS Lighting can make all the difference, especially when the lamp is also a beautiful piece itself. FRED: 1209 Route 213, High Falls 845-687-6276 fredhighfalls.com
STEEL RIBBED PITCHER This sleek stainless steel pitcher adds a touch of shine to any table setting. Perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Tender Land Home: 64 Main Street, Phoenicia 845-688-7213 tenderlandhome.com
EMBROIDERY HOOPS Here’s a set of embroidery hoops inspired by the best room in the house—the kitchen! Each hoop measures 3 inches—the perfect size to hang on the Christmas tree or group together for some wall art. Cornell St. Studios: 168 Cornell Street (second floor), Kingston 845-594-4428 cornellstreetstudios.com
THROW PILLOW COVERS These handmade needlepoint shams, made in Nepal, will transform the whole feel of a room without breaking the bank. Tibetan Arts and Crafts: 7 Rock City Road, Woodstock 845-679-2097 tibetanartsncrafts.com
WOOD CHEST These accent pieces are the perfect solution for storage needs, designed with beauty, comfort, and style in mind. Bare Furniture: 4737 Route 209, Accord 845-626-0061 barefurnitureny.com
VINTAGE RUGS Score something amazing to give as a gift for the holidays at one of the scheduled auctions at George Cole. George Cole: 7578 North Broadway, Red Hook 845-758-9114 georgecoleauctions.com
IRON CAST DOOR KNOCKER This cast iron doorknocker represents the Green Man—the Celtic God of virility, fertility, life, animals, forests, and the underworld. Victoria Gardens: 1 Cottekill Road, Rosendale 845-658-9007 victoriagardens.biz
HEDGEHOG ORNAMENTS These hedgehogs by Roost may just be the cutest ornaments on the planet! Nectar Imports: High Falls: 845-687-2870, Rhinebeck: 845-516-4791 shopnectar.com
HONEYPOT LUMINARIES When lit, these USA-made 100% beeswax candles emit a golden glow and an aroma of honey. Handmade and More: 6 North Front Street, New Paltz 845-255-6277 handmadeandmore.com
HISTORIC HUGUENOT GIFTS Find unique local interest and artisan gifts, including fine art, jewelry, and home goods. The Museum Shop at Historic Huguenot Street: 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz 845-255-1889 huguenotstreet.org
METALLIC GOLD DINNER PLATES Make dinner a little more festive with these special dinner plates. Herzog’s: 151 Plaza Road (Kingston Plaza), Kingston 845-338-6300 herzogs.com
CANNING KIT Find everything you need to help you preserve the bounty all year long. H Houst: 4 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock 845-679-2115 hhoust.com
DIETZ LANTERN These famous lanterns stay lit in any weather, as proven in use on Mississippi paddle-wheel steamers, New England whalers, steam locomotives, and horse-drawn trolleys. Fireside Warmth: 901 Route 28, Kingston 845-331-5656 firesidewarmthonline.com
HEATED SKI GLOVES No more cold hands. Thanks to these popular ski gloves from Hestra USA, you’ll be nice and toasty on the slopes. The rechargeable lithium battery will last all day, and they have three different temperature settings. Potter Brothers: 57 City View Terrace, Kingston 845-338-5119 potterbrothers.com
LUMBER AND TOOLS Find everything you need to get ready for the holidays. Williams Lumber Flagship Location: 6760 Route 9, Rhinebeck 845-876-4916 williamslumber.com
SALSA MUKLUK X7 All Mukluks feature alternator dropouts, making single speed or geared setups possible, and they are useable in snow, perfect for an outdoor winter activity. Overlook Mountain Bikes: 93 Tinker Street, Woodstock 845-679-2122 overlookmountainbikes.com
HANDCRAFTED KNIVES Find handcrafted knives, custom upholstered twig and hickory furniture, antler chandeliers, Woolrich clothing, Pendleton blankets, lamps, linens, and wall decor. Moose Crossing: 1 Reservoir Road, Shokan 845-657-9792
VINTAGE JEWELRY Find an extensive selection of diverse jewelry including vintage, modern, costume, and fine—a perfect gift to fit any taste or budget. Antiques Barn: 10 Main Street, New Paltz 845-255-1403 waterstreetmarket.com/stores/antiques-barn
ALEX AND ANI JEWLERY Choose from a large selection of the popular Alex and Ani jewelry line. Schneider’s Jewelers: 290 Wall Street, Kingston 845-331-1888 schneidersjewelers.com
LEATHER WRAP BRACELETS These colorful, fun, and versatile bracelets are the perfect accessories for everyday wear. Make a bold statement with a brighter color, or keep it neutral with natural distressed leather. Woodstock Trading Post: 7 Tinker Street, Woodstock 845-679-7431 woodstockchamber.com
EDEN BOUTIQUE Eden boutique at the Water Street Market in New Paltz offers unique and beautiful clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Eden Boutique: 10 Main Street #402, New Paltz 845-255-1100 edenboutique.com
HANDMADE GOLD AND AGATE EARRINGS One of a kind 14k yellow gold and natural druzy agate earrings, handmade in-studio. Hudson Valley Goldsmith: 71 Main Street, New Paltz, 845-255-5872 hudsonvalleygoldsmith.com
QUALITY DISCOUNTED JEWELRY They’ve got 25 years of providing quality jewelry and repairs all at discounted prices. B&L Jewelers: 101 Main Street, New Paltz 845-255-8919
DAPHNE SWEATER BY LAUNDROMAT Fleece-lined and fair trade from Nepal, this knit hoodie is perfect for sitting around the fire or going out on an adventure. Kenco: 1000 Hurley Mountain Road, Kingston 845-340-0552 atkenco.com
SCARVES The owl icon on one end adds a pop of fun to this super cozy, long knit Wooden Ships owl scarf. Emerson Country Stores: 5340 Route 28, Mount Tremper 877-688-2828 emersonresort.net/retail
PLAID PONCHO, FLOPPY HAT, & NECKLACE A trendy woven plaid poncho paired with a felt floppy hat and a vintage- style long necklace watch. A classic combo. Bop to Tottom: 334 Wall Street, Kingston 845-338-8100 boptotottom.com
SHEEPSKIN MOCCASIN This perfect slipper keeps you submerged in a bed of comfort and warmth with genuine sheepskin lining and a padded foot bed. The Nest Egg: 84 Main Street, Phoenicia 845-688-5851 nesteggshop.com
HANDMADE BAGS Find beautiful and meaningful gifts like bags and wallets handmade by villagers in India. Shanti Mandir: 51 Muktananda Marg, Walden 845-778-1008 shantimandir.com
HANDMADE WOOL SOCKS Everyone loves warm socks. These thick and cozy wool ones were handmade in Nepal and come in multiple colors. Himalayan Arts: 10 Main Street #408, New Paltz 845-256-1940 himalayanartsnp.com
MODERN CLASSICS Find the perfect combination of effortless style and modern classics, as well as handmade wool caps and bow ties from Ireland and handcrafted leather accessories. The Men’s Shop: 10 Main Street #402, New Paltz 845-255-1100 edenboutique.com
BAILEY TROOPER FAUX FUR HAT Wool and faux fur make this hat super cozy but still masculine, which is the goal for the whole store. Changes For Men: 19 Tinker Street, Woodstock 845-679-4750 changesformen.com, second location in Rhinebeck
LOCAL GIFT CERTIFICATES With so many great shops, restaurants, and accommodations in the area, a gift certificate to a favorite spot is truly a perfect holiday gift.
FEATHER BOW TIE This midnight tie features turkey feathers paired with smaller peacock feathers to provide subtle hints of blue on a black base. Green Cottage: 1204 Route 213, High Falls 845-687-4810 thegreencottage.com
WOOLRICH FLANNEL SHIRTS Offering Woolrich flannel shirts for men and women, custom upholstered twig and hickory furniture, antler chandeliers, Pendleton blankets, lamps, linens, and wall decor. Moose Crossing: 1 Reservoir Road, Shokan 845-657-9792
QUALITY HEADWEAR & BLUES MUSIC Choose from CDs, DVDs, vinyl, harps, tees, ties, suspenders, prints, posters, great hats, and gifts, plus hat cleaning & blocking. Blue Byrd’s Haberdashery & Music: 320 Wall Street, Kingston 845-339-3174 bluebyrds.com
KIEHL’S NATURAL SKINCARE Choose from super moisturizers, lip balms, body butters, facial scrubs, and anything else for your skincare needs. Marigold Home: Woodstock, Rhinebeck, and Kingston 845-679-2040 marigold-home.com
HEALTH PRODUCTS Shop for Hudson Valley Skin Care’s full line, Catskill Fungi’s Mushroom Tinctures, and many other healthful products. Wellness Rx: 5980 Main Street, Tannersville 518-589-9500 wellnessrxllc.com
MASSAGE THERAPY Give the gift of massage therapy or shop trade gifts, essential oils, aromatherapy diffusers, skin care products, locally made chocolate, perfume, candles, and more! Birch Body Care: 73 Crown Street, Kingston 845-331-7139 birchkingston.com
MORE MASSAGE There’s nothing so thoughtful as the gift of relaxation. With so many options and services available, you’ll find something for most anyone on your list. Try Buttermilk, Emerson, Mohonk, New Leaf, or Wellness Rx.
SPA DAY Unwrap the gift of wellbeing all winter long with a gift certificate for massages, facials, yoga classes, tai chi classes, or spa and wellness memberships. Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa: 1195 Arrowhead Road, Ellenville 877-969-4283 honorshaven.com
FLOAT Experience the unique health benefits of floatation therapy and massage. Mountain Float Spa: 215 Main Street, New Paltz 845-256-9800 mountainfloatspa.com
LOCAL WINES Give the authentic taste of the Hudson Valley with delicious local wines from these wineries: Stoutridge Vineyard: 10 Ann Kaley Lane, Marlboro 845-236-7620 stoutridge.com Benmarl Winery: 156 Highland Avenue, Marlboro 845-236-4265 El Paso: 742 Broadway, Ulster Park 845-331-8641 elpasowinery.com
BABY BOURBON AND MANHATTAN RYE The 100% corn bourbon has a bright, defined taste and a warm finish with notes of marzipan and roasted corn, and the Manhattan rye whiskey is known for its spiciness with its rich and shifting flavor and aroma. Tuthilltown Spirits: 14 Gristmill Lane, Gardiner 845-255-1527 tuthilltown.com
HILLROCK SINGLE MALT WHISKEY It’s a New York single malt whiskey that is very malty with hints of smoke. Miron Wine and Spirits: 15 Boices Lane, Kingston 845-336-5155 mironwineandspirits.com
LOCAL ABSINTHE Bring along this locally made absinthe made by Delaware Phoenix. Stone Ridge Wine: 3853 Main Street, Stone Ridge 845-687-7125 stoneridgewineandspirits.com
WILLETT RYE This is a medium-bodied barrel-strength whiskey with rich maple syrup and cologne notes, followed by a nice candy-like sweetness with the rye grain really shining through on the end. Ester Wine and Spirits: 57 North Front Street, Kingston 845-331-1921 esterwine.com
EDEN ICE CIDER This heavenly dessert cider is the perfect end cap to a holiday dinner, providing a full-bodied sweetness, acidity, and citrus notes for balance and natural tannins for structure. The Hop: 544 Main Street Beacon, 845-440-8676 thehopbeacon.com
SWEETS AND CHEESES Find a large selection of gourmet foods, crackers, holiday coffee beans, cookies, teas, pastas, a wide variety of candy, and more. Cheese Barrel: 798 Main Street, Margaretville 845-586-4666 cheesebarrel.com
ASSORTED MINI CUPCAKE PLATTER Perfect to bring to any holiday party, mini cupcakes are just the right portion for a sweet treat. Call to order ahead. Get Frosted: 323 Main Street, Beacon 845-765-1002 getfrostedcupcakery.com
HOLIDAY CHOCOLATES Celebrate any holiday with a specialized gift box of assorted chocolate goodies for all tastes. Lucky Chocolates: 115 Partition Street, Saugerties 845-246-7337 luckychocolates.com
CHOCOLATE GIFT BOX Fair trade chocolate, heavy satin cream, sweet butter, the finest fruits, and roasted nuts can be found in each artfully hand-crafted chocolate by Kita. Oliver Kita: 18 West Market Street, Rhinebeck 845-876-2665 oliverkita.com
MOXIE CUPCAKES Try the “12 Cupcakes of Christmas” mini-box that includes 12 gourmet holiday flavors in one box. Moxie Cup: 184 Main Street, New Paltz 845-255-2253 moxiecup.com
DECADE CANDY BOXES Give decade candy boxes with throwbacks to the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s—options for any age. Candy Candy: 10 Main Street #202, New Paltz 845-255-6506 candycandyny.com
CANDY GIFT BOXES Choose from a large selection of candies to make sweet little gift boxes in different sizes, pre-packaged or customized. Kingston Candy: 319 Wall Street, Kingston 845-901-0341 kingstoncandybar.com
CUPCAKE HALF PINTS They’re cupcakes in adorable canning jars—perfect to ship to friends and family over the holidays. Woodstock Peace, Love, and Cupcakes: 54F Tinker Street, Woodstock 845-247-3687 woodstockcupcakes.com
LOCAL FARMS & MARKETS Create a gift basket for your loved ones made from all local food products. Our farmers have preserved the flavors of the summer and fall harvest. Try Wallkill View Farm, Jenkins and Lueken Orchards, Kelders Farm, Saunderskill Farm, or Apple Bin Farm Market.
MAPLE SYRUP Harvested from maple trees in the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley, this sap is boiled on a traditional wood-fire evaporator and lovingly bottled by hand. Try the limited edition bourbon barrel aged maple syrup in light or dark. Tree Juice: 59 Rider Hollow Road, Arkville 845-245-8975 treejuicemaplesyrup.com
GOURMET GIFT BASKETS These Hudson Valley specialty baskets are great for housewarming, hostess gifts, or just special weekend treats, including locally crafted pancake mixes, syrups, jams, honeys, and textiles. Main Course: 175 Main Street, New Paltz 845-255-2650 maincoursecatering.com
GIFT BASKETS Create your own gift baskets with local, gourmet products and specialty foods, or buy them premade. Bistro To-Go: 948 Route 28, Kingston 845-340-9800 bluemountainbistro.com
SPECIALTY GIFTS Create a fun gift basket from our huge selection of candies, cheeses, gourmet teas and coffees, and local specialties! Cheese Barrel: 798 Main Street, Margaretville 845-586-4666 cheesebarrel.com
SYRUP, GIFTS, & TREES Cut your own Christmas tree and shop for local maple syrup, honey, and handcrafted soaps. Bell’s Christmas Trees: 647 Mettacahonts Road, Accord 845-626-7849 bellschristmastrees.com
ARTISANAL GIFT BASKETS AND BOXES Build your own basket as the perfect gift for that special foodie. Cheese Louise: 940 Route 28, Kingston 845-853-8207 cheeselouise-ny.com
COUNTRY GIFTS Enjoy a tractor ride, a cup of cocoa, beautiful farm-made wreaths, and country gifts in an atmosphere of Christmas past. Hardenburgh Tree Farm: Park at 8 Suominens Road, Ulster Park 845-658-8894 hardenburghfarm.com
SEED LOCAL ART PACKS New art, new seeds, just in time for the holidays! Hudson Valley Seed Library: 845-204-8769 seedlibrary.org
FOR THE LITTLE ONE Boom, Baby! Boutique offers woolen wears, accessories, and wooden toys to complete the winter season for you and your little one. Boom, Baby! Boutique: 133 Main Street, High Falls 845-706-1525 thebarnabas.org
INSTRUMENTS & MUSIC LESSONS Browse a selection of instruments, including woodwind, brass, string, percussion, electric and acoustic guitars, and amps. Barcone’s: 528 Broadway, Kingston 845-331-6089 barconesmusiconline.com
FOR THE FAMILY PET Don’t forget to include your pets in your holiday gift-giving festivities. You can find everything for your furry friends at Pet Country in Rhinebeck, Emmanuel’s Pet Agree in Stone Ridge or Accord Plaza Feeds in Accord.
FRESH FLOWERS Petalos offers some of the freshest, longest lasting flowers and plants in the region. Also find gifts, plants, antiques, and art. Studio Petalos: 290 Fair Street, Kingston 845-514-2800 petalosfloral.com
STEIFF ORIGINAL ANIMALS Find limited editions and historic Steiff replicas intended for collectors, the mohair line of classics, plush toys that are great for children, and a delightful line intended for babies. Den of Marbletown: 1 Basten Lane, Kingston 845-687-6441 thedenofmarbletown.com
PREMIUM CIGARS Shop a huge selection of premium cigars for all tastes, and have them shipped anywhere in the continental US. Rhinebeck Smoke Shoppe: 2 East Market Street, Rhinebeck 845-876-7185 rhinebecksmokeshoppe.com
