From the Hudson Valley to the Catskills and Berkshires, the region’s makers and small businesses offer gifts with a story behind them. Handcrafted jewelry, artisanal pantry staples, and home goods with a designer’s eye share these pages with festive holiday markets and memorable experiences. Here is a roundup of local favorites worth wrapping.
CHANGES
19 Tinker Street, Woodstock; (845) 679-4750
6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck; (845) 876-1345
Since 1986, CHANGES has been a destination for exceptional men’s clothing in the Hudson Valley. With locations in Woodstock and Rhinebeck, they offer a thoughtfully curated collection of relaxed, sophisticated menswear. Owner Lou Deering and his team personally select each season’s merchandise, emphasizing quality, comfort, style, and lasting appeal. Personal service is at the heart of the business, creating an easy, welcoming experience and a trusted destination for generations of customers.
ECOBAGS
Make the holidays merrier and more sustainable with ECOBAGS reusable produce bags! Ethically handcrafted from organic cotton, the bags are perfectly giftable and made for daily use all year round. From the grocery store to the farmers market, these bulk bags are built to last and always in style.
Newhard’s—The Home Source
39 Main Street, Warwick; (845) 986-4544
This is the season of thanks and gratitude, a time to enjoy the company of friends and family and nature’s surrounding beauty. There is no better time of year to visit the Warwick Valley! Newhard’s—The Home Source has been called the “Emporium of Everything” and is filled with treasures to make one’s home a little bit warmer, more beautiful, gracious, and happy. Take a moment to discover the town and the Village of Warwick, its history, wonderful restaurants, and friendly stores. Find Newhard’s on Facebook and Instagram.
Olana Shop
5720 State Route 9G, Hudson; (518) 751-6897
Visit the Olana Shop for a wide selection of custom Frederic Church’s Olana gifts and keepsakes. Take home vintage, handmade, unique, and Taste NY items, or one of four new books celebrating Frederic Church 200. Purchases support The Olana Partnership’s work to interpret, restore, and protect Frederic Church’s Olana.
Lightfoot Woods
Lightfoot Woods collections are a dream landscape in art jewelry, by Cait Lightfoot, artist and metalsmith. Gathered stones along waters, she cuts and shapes by hand, setting stones in precious metals, recycled in NY. These adornments are tiny temples, infused with the spirit of collaboration with symbiotic forces of waters, land and life. Connect with Lightfoot Woods studio in The Chocolate Factory, by appointment, or at VERSE Red Hook.
Lola & Gaia
In her Cold Spring studio, Katherine Kelly illustrates the plants of river, field, and shore. Her patterns are printed on organic cotton canvas and sewn in small batches into totes, clutches, and home decor. Give the gift of nature: every order plants two trees and removes two bottles from the oceans. One percent of profits supports The Nature Conservancy. Find her work at Lolagaia.com and, starting Thanksgiving weekend, at the Cannonball Factory Holiday Market in Hudson.
Eleish Van Breems Home
11 Main Street, New Preston, CT
A wool throw for the person who’s always cold. A handsome carafe for the friend who hosts every gathering. Something beautifully made for the relative who seemingly has everything. At Eleish Van Breems Home, holiday shopping starts with objects that bring pleasure to everyday routines.
Founded by childhood friends Rhonda Eleish and Edie van Breems in 1997, the business began as an antiques gallery in Woodbury, Connecticut. Their pairing of Swedish antiques with contemporary Scandinavian accessories grew into a destination for interiors, furniture, and gifts, including a shop on Main Street in New Preston.
The selection offers ample inspiration for a holiday list: Marimekko home goods, Røros Tweed throws, Georg Jensen tabletop pieces, and Trudon candles. Glassware, serving trays, linens, and ceramics suggest gifts for enthusiastic entertainers, while scarves, stationery, puzzles, and Steiff plush animals extend the possibilities beyond the dining room. For collectors, the antiques selection includes carved Dala horses, Swedish Brass Accessories and Italian Midcentury Glassware.
There’s a satisfying practicality to this approach to giving. A favorite mug earns its place every morning; a vase invites flowers in February. Choose something that suits the recipient’s habits, and the holiday gesture becomes part of the year ahead—something to reach for, use, and enjoy.
Emerson Resort & Spa
5340 Route 28, Mt Tremper
It’s not often that shopping itself feels like a holiday all on its own. Housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century dairy barn, The Shops at Emerson offers an atmosphere that’s as magical as the holiday season itself. From exposed beams to the gentle clinking of the dry-laid brick floor to a grain silo that’s been transformed into the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope, shopping here is a one-of-a-kind experience for the senses.
Explore a curated mix of boutiques featuring home decor, designer apparel, kitchen gadgets, bath and body products, games, puzzles, gifts for pets, baby gear, and plush toys. Looking for local products? Find keepsakes, gourmet foods, books, Catskills hoodies, art, and more.
With easy parking, indoor shops, and a scenic setting, shoppers can relax, browse, and find something special for everyone on their list.
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to feel rushed and chaotic. At The Shops at Emerson, it feels like part of the celebration.
Kingston Social
237 Fair Street, Kingston; (845) 202-0078
This holiday season, discover Uptown’s favorite authentic Italian cafe and modern mercantile, also home to Pinkwater Gallery. At Kingston Social, find gifts for everyone, from cookbooks and cookware to Italian specialties like panettone, plus a wonderful array of games and toys for kids.
Mohonk Preserve
Visitor Center: 3197 Route 44/55, Gardiner; (845) 255-0919
Gift a year of outdoor experiences with an annual membership to Mohonk Preserve. Members have access to their six trailheads throughout the Shawangunk Ridge. In addition to a year of walks, adventures, and memories for the recipient, membership supports conservation, education and stewardship efforts that make the Preserve what it is today. Visit mohonkpreserve.org for more information.
Keap Candles
Celebrated by the New York Times as the best scented candles, Kingston-made Keap Candles are perfect for those who appreciate local craftsmanship and all-natural products. Seasonal favorites like Northlands and Wood Cabin offer the gift of presence and connection to loved ones.
Coco’s Candy
288 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA; (413) 528-8477
Coco’s Candy is a beloved tradition on Main Street in downtown Great Barrington, where kids of all ages delight in nostalgic treats and modern sweets. Whether craving favorite candies from yesteryear or today’s latest confections, visitors will find Coco’s Candy a must-visit destination for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Garrison Art Center
23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison; (845) 424-3960
Shop local this season at Garrison Art Center’s annual Holiday Pottery Show & Sale, December 5–13, featuring more than 30 regional ceramic artists. Members can shop early on December 4 from 1pm–4pm with 10% off. The opening reception, open to all, follows from 5pm–7pm.
Hudson Valley Open Market
196 Main Street, New Paltz
Hudson Valley Open Market, a seasonal farmers and makers market, hosts its inaugural Winter Holiday Pop-Up on December 12 from 2–8pm. The Indoor Marketplace and Outdoor Food Hall feature 50-plus local makers of jewelry, clothing, art, skin care, baked goods, sweets, beverages, and prepared foods. The event also offers tattoos, tarot, vintage, permanent jewelry, and DJs.
Catskill Art Supply
230 Plaza Road, Kingston
Catskill Art Supply has served the Hudson Valley since 1978. The store offers expert custom picture framing, a full-service printing department, a large selection of fine art supplies, and unique gifts. It is open daily from 10am–5pm, and customers can also shop online.
Horses for a Change
Esopus; (845) 384-6424
Does a loved one want a horse for Christmas? How about a gift certificate from Horses for a Change? With a large indoor riding arena and heated viewing area, this nonprofit offers English riding lessons winter-long. Folks of all ages and abilities are welcome. The atmosphere is non-competitive and supportive, emphasizing empathy and understanding between horse and rider. Gift certificates are available for lessons and for therapist-led equine facilitated mental health services.
Adel Chefridi Fine Jewelry
47 East Market Street, Rhinebeck
Nestled in a historic building in the heart of Rhinebeck, Adel Chefridi Fine Jewelry has become a destination for those seeking gifts that carry meaning and artistry. Founded in 1999 by designer Adel Chefridi, the brand has always centered on the idea of jewelry as a vehicle for connection and emotional resonance.
Their collection spans a range of pricepoints, from everyday designs in sterling silver, to bespoke diamond engagement rings, and one-of-a-kind pieces set with rare, precious gemstones. Each piece is exceptionally handcrafted, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics, making each gift not only beautiful, but an enduring heirloom.
Voted “Best Jewelry Store” by Chronogram readers three years in a row, Adel Chefridi houses the brand’s flagship gallery and design studio under one roof. Visitors can expect concierge-level service from their staff gemologist and jewelry professionals on the gallery floor, with the designers and jewelers who make each piece just steps away.
Their original designs remain a favorite among Hudson Valley residents and visitors alike, and many collectors return each holiday season. Adel Chefridi Fine Jewelry welcomes visitors seven days a week to its Rhinebeck flagship gallery. The collection is available online at Chefridi.com and through 100 stockists nationwide.
HERbal Woodstock
17 Tinker Street, Woodstock
HERbal Woodstock is 100% Women/Mother-Owned, run by trusted plant educators with local roots. The only legal cannabis dispensary in Woodstock, they offer a selection of products from smaller, independent growers, presented in a comfortable, easy-to-navigate atmosphere. Shop HERbal for the Holidays! Whether gifting, celebrating, or just getting through it, they can elevate the vibe with the plant that keeps on giving.
Butter
5963 Route 82, Stanfordville; (845) 868-3102
Butter makes goods better. This curated home and lifestyle shop offers interior design services and one-of-a-kind gifts. Blending modern decor, vintage finds, and handcrafted objects, the collection celebrates local makers, quality craftsmanship, and everyday pieces that bring soul and meaning to the home.
Phoenicia Diner
5681 Route 28, Phoenicia; (845) 688-9957
Can’t make it to Phoenicia Diner? Bring it home. The Breakfast in the Catskills box whisks fans away to Route 28 with the diner’s famous buttermilk pancake mix, house coffee beans, and real maple syrup, plus a keepsake enamel camp mug and vintage motel keychain, all tucked in plaid and ready to give.
Woodstock Wine & Liquor
70 Tinker Street, Woodstock; (845) 679-2669
Whether shopping for wine lovers, Scotch collectors, or Cognac connoisseurs this holiday season, Woodstock Wine & Liquor is the boutique wine and spirits shop in the heart of historic Woodstock with just the right gift for them all. Gift packaging and free local delivery is available, and ordering online is easy on their website.
Haven Spa
6464 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck; (845) 876-7369
Give the gift of beauty and relaxation this holiday season! Haven Spa is a self-care sanctuary where relaxation and pampering meet aesthetic and skin health. Day spa services include rejuvenating massages, luxurious body treatments, relaxing facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, eyebrow/lashes, and more. Med spa services include Botox, micro-needling, fillers (Juvéderm, Restylane), and more. Annual gift card promotions are available for the months of November and December. Follow Haven Spa on social media for details.
Pigalle
4374 Route 9G, Germantown; (917) 623-9646
Visit Pigalle for all things holiday. Conveniently located next door to Cups Coffee Germantown, this charming shop features a variety of new and vintage items. Find just the right gift—and gift wrapping!—among the carefully curated assortment of home décor, jewelry, stationery, candles, fragrances, soaps, skincare, accessories, and more.
Hudson Valley Art Market
Locust Grove, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie
The 12th annual Hudson Valley Art Market takes place Thanksgiving weekend, Friday through Sunday, November 27–29. Visitors can explore fine art, handmade goods, and small-batch creations by local artists and makers. Shop small, shop local, and make holiday gift-giving truly special.
Catskills Candle Studio
5977 Main Street, Tannersville; (518) 203-3181
Catskills Candle Studio candles bring the magic of the Catskills into the home, making them the perfect gift for Catskill Mountain lovers. Each handcrafted candle captures the fresh, nature-inspired atmosphere of the mountains, turning every burn into an escape to the outdoors. Visit the Tannersville studio, shop online, or find them at trusted retailers.
Hudson Valley Goldsmith
71 Main Street, New Paltz; (845) 255-5872
Celebrate the season of giving with a gift crafted to last for generations. At Hudson Valley Goldsmith, each piece is crafted in-house by skilled artisans who blend traditional techniques with modern artistry to create jewelry made to last a lifetime.
Whether customers are dreaming up a custom engagement ring or selecting something special from the cases, every piece tells a story. From initial sketch to final polish, the workshop crafts items meant to be worn and loved every day. Hudson Valley Goldsmith also specializes in repairs and restyling, transforming unworn or inherited jewelry into something that feels truly personal.
Classic diamond tennis bracelets, one-of-a-kind gemstone rings, and minimalist pendant necklaces are among the original creations that will make a gift shine with meaning.
Visit the studio in downtown New Paltz to experience handcrafted jewelry right here in the Hudson Valley. Explore more of the work on Instagram @hudsonvalleygoldsmith.
Created by the Chonogram Media Branded Content Team.
This article appears in November 2026.
