‘Tis the season of gifting and celebration. Lucky you, Hudson Valley visitor or resident, with such a glittering array of choices! Whatever you want, you can find it here; lots of amazing things are made right here by world-class creatives, and our shopkeepers make an art of the presentation. You’ll also find gorgeous creatively and ethically sourced items from all ‘round the globe.
Many of our merchants upped their online game during Covid, and you’ll find you can even shop local at a lot of these places from the comfort of your couch. But do treat yourself to a retail expedition, now that it’s an option again. Celebrate the return of downtown. Meet makers, sellers, and fellow seekers, share a smile, browse, grab a bite someplace nice. Even if shopping’s not normally your thing, you’re likely to find yourself having a blast, with shops prettied up for the season and folks wishing each other well.
It’s also a great way to combine having fun and doing good. Buying from the indies brings four times the local economic benefit of money spent in a big-box chain, although you’ll have to forego the boredom and frustration one gets for free in those. When you shop locally in the Hudson Valley, supporting our indie makers and shopkeepers, you’re giving a gift to everyone, helping to keep our towns, villages, and byways vibrant, fascinating, and prosperous, helping keep the safety net strong and the arts alive. Shopping local is love in action.
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clothing and footwear
The Hudson Valley’s clothiers offer something for every taste, from haute couture to Carhartt. Some clever clothes originate right here; many others are hand-selected for you by fashion-forward curators who know their way around the racks from New York City to Morocco and everywhere in between Silks? Cotton? Buttery vegan leather? Tailored or easygoing? It’s all here.
- Hamilton & Adams
- Handmade & More
- Himalayan Arts
- Kenco Outfitters
- Moose Crossing
- Next Boutique
- Potter Brothers
- The Nest Egg
- Salix Intimates
- Tibetan Arts & Crafts
jewelry
Gleaming metals, sparkling gems, one-of-a-kind designs, time-honored traditional looks, and vintage pieces; whatever your tastes and dreams, there’s a Hudson Valley jeweler who’ll be happy to help.
- Adel Chefridi
- Dreaming Goddess
- Facets of Earth
- Handmade & More
- Himalayan Arts
- Hudson Valley Goldsmith
- Next Boutique
- Hummingbird Jewelers
- J Bliss Studios
- Schneider’s Jewelers
- Tender Land Home
- Tibetatn Arts & Crafts
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beauty/wellness
Beauty begins with wellness, wellness radiates beauty. Our region has a wealth of people who’ve chosen to devote their lives to making all that happen.
- Birch Body Care
- Emerson Resort & Spa
- Menla
- Mohonk Mountain House
- Mountain Float Spa
- Nourish Natural Soap Co.
- Stinging Nettle Apothecary
- Rising Lotus
- Wellness Rx
- Whole Sky Yoga
- Zephyr Float
deliciousness
Prepared foods make a lovely gift, whether it’s to be wrapped up and opened or handed to the host with the mostest for immediate enjoyment. Sweet, savory, or spicy, decadent or so nutritious you can almost feel yourself grow stronger, the finest creations are provided by our artisanal foodie folks from right here at home and around the world.
- Adam’s Fairacre Farms
- Blue Mountain Bistro to Go
- Cheese Louise
- Chef Zach Berger
- Citiot
- EJ Bonbons
- Grazery
- High Falls Coop
- Hudson Valley Chocolates
- Kelder’s Farm
- Mill & Main
- Meredith’s Bread
Mother Earth’s Storehouse
- The Nest Egg
- Olsen & Co.
- Oliver Kita Chocolates
- Peter’s Market
- Saunderskill Farm Market
- Stone Ridge Orchard
- Sunflower Market
- Tetta’s Market
- Wallkill View Farm
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home goods and furnishings
You’ve probably noticed that you’re surrounded by artists in these parts. Some paint or sculpt or throw pots, others love creating the perfect piece of reclaimed wood furniture or batiking the perfect bedspread. Gourmet kitchen goodies? The perfect plump pillow? Even if you’re shopping just for gifts this time, make note of the discoveries that you absolutely must have in your own nest.
- Bare Furniture
- Four Seasons Sunrooms
- Herzog’s
- H. Houst & Son
- Handmade & More Kingston Consignments
- Home Goods of Margaretville
- Moose Crossing
- The Nest Egg
- Rug Shop
- Tender Land Home
- Victoria Gardens
- Williams Lumber & Home
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home improvement
This is the place to find the perfect, best-in-class tool for the handyperson in your life. And if you know somebody who’s planning a project, they’ll be ecstatic when they receive a gift certificate to one of our fabulous, family-run home improvement stores, where they’ll find expert guidance and a superior selection.
- A&M Hardware
- Aqua Jet Pools & Spa
- Augustine Nursery & Landscaping
- Cabinet Designers
- Different Strokes
- Fireside Warmth
- Four Seasons Sunrooms
- Herzog’s
- H. Houst & Son
- Rice Plumbing
- SAP Exteriors
- The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep
- Williams Lumber & Home
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stays
Know someone who needs a break? How about a couple of nights somewhere special? Our lodging-places run the gamut: you can find elegant, casual, or casually elegant, give someone a break in a centuries-old piece of living history or a sleek postmodern suite, in sedate tranquility or with a dance party downstairs....It’s all handy in these gorgeous hills and river towns.
- 1850 House
- Best Western Plus
- Country Inn
- Emerson Resort & Spa
- Graham & Co.
- Hotel Dylan
- Jessie’s Harvest House
- Menla
- Mohonk Mountain House
- Whistlewood Farm
- Woodstock Way Hotel
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experience
Give someone you love a great time: theater tickets, flotation sessions, spa days, museum passes, or a class in something they’ve always wanted to learn, whether it’s pottery, astrology, or hang gliding.
- The Art Effect
- Catskill Recreation Center
- Colony Woodstock
- Chef Zach Berger
- Delaware County Tourism
- Historic Huguenot Street
- Kelder’s Farm
- Locust Grove Brewery
- Menla
- Mohonk Mountain House
- Mohonk Preserve
- Plattekill Mountain
- Stone Ridge Orchard
- Sullivan County Tourism
- Ulster County Tourism
- Your Car, Our Driver
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wine and spirits
The beverage revolution just keeps getting tastier. Wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries get into the spirit of the season; consider combining a tasting with your shopping and discovering something wonderful and new to gift to a friend or bring to a gathering. Want imports? We’ve got fabulous bottle shops that bring in the world.
- Bluebird Wine & Spirits
- Ester Wine & Spirits
- Miron Wine & Spirits
- Stone Ridge Orchard
- Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits
- Stoutridge Distillery & Winery
- Tuthilltown Distillery
- Union Grove Distillery
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restaurants
Goodness, the possibilities. Elegantly elevated? Book of 10 pizza certificates? Whatever kind of culinary adventure would make your loved one feel most pampered and sated, there’s a Hudson Valley restaurant cooking it well and serving it up with love.
- Aroma Thyme Bistro
- A Slice of Italy
- Aba’s Falafel
- Angela’s Pizza
- Arkville Bread & Breakfast
- Asia Restaurant
- Bacchus
- Blue Mountain Bistro to Go
- Brios Pizza
- Cafe Marguerite
- Cafe Mio
- Citiot
- Colony Woodstock
- Country Inn
- First Capital Poke Bar
- Grazery
- Hickory BBQ
- High Falls Cafe
- Woodnotes Grill at Emerson Resort & Spa
- Hoffman House Restaurant
- Hurricane Grill & Wings
- Jar’d
- Jessie’s Harvest House
- Main Course
- Mill & Main
- Ole Savannah
- Ollie’s Pizza
- Olsen & Co.
- Oriole 9
- Peekamoose Restaurant
- Runa Bistro
- Seconds
- Sportman’s Alamo Cantina
- The Parish
- The Phoenician
- Terrapin
- Tetta’s Market & Pizzeria
- Tony’s Pizza Pit
- Yum Yum Noodle Bar
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specialty gifts
The people you love aren’t like anyone else in the world, and neither are the inspired entrepreneurs who’ve created these stores. You will see things you never knew existed and others you’ve only heard of, encounter potions and books full of wisdom, fun toys, and tools for making art and music.
- Adam’s Fairacre Farms
- Herzog’s
- Bare Furniture
- CHBO Drums
- Cheese Louise
- Chicory Naturalist
- Citiot
- David Dewitt Paintings
- Dreaming Goddess
- EJ Bonbons
- Facets of Earth
- Grazery
- H. Houst & Son
- Hamilton & Adams
- Handmade & More
- High Falls Coop
- Hill Valley Candles
- Himalayan Arts
- Home Goods of Margaretville
- Hops Petunia
- Hudson Valley Chocolates
- J Bliss Studios
- Kaete Brittin Shaw Gallery
- Kenco Outfitters
- Kingston Consignments
- Kingston Plaza
- Miniature Works
- Moose Crossing
- Mother Earth’s Storehouse
- The Nest Egg
- Nourish Natural Soap Company
- Olsen & Co.
- Petal Creek Farm
- Pink Water Gallery
- Phoenicia Soap Company
- Potter Brothers
- Salix Intimates
- Saunderskill Farm Market
- Stone Window Gallery
- Sunflower Market
- Tender Land Home
- Tibetan Arts & Crafts
- Victoria Gardens
- Vincetore’s Piano
- Wildflowers Florist
- Williams Lumber & Home
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