Lebanon Valley Gift Guides

YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING JUST GOT SO MUCH EASIER

This year, shop small and support your favorite local businesses! From home decor and candles to candy and beer, the Lebanon Valley has the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Browse our gift guides for ideas and check out the shops below for more information!

GIFT GUIDE FOR: THE HOMEBODY

If you’re shopping for someone who loves decorating their home, find them something unique from the Lebanon Valley! Whether its signs, art, knick knacks, or wreaths, the Valley is home to a wide range of décor styles and options. When you’re shopping for others, or even for yourself, be sure to add these shops to your destination list.

Carriage House Collective

The Carriage House Collective is home to a curated collection from over 30 makers which includes handcrafted furniture, jewelry, and home décor. Bring home a unique piece for under the tree or grab a gift card so they can experience this charming shop for themselves.

Primitive Haus

A treasure trove for unique gifts, the Primitive Haus has all things vintage, primitive, and handmade. Plus, if you’ve got someone on your list who loves Halloween, they’re sure to cherish a gift from this quaint shop.

Grow Wild Flower Farm

Brighten their day with a gift that will keep on giving from Grow Wild Flower Farm. Purchase an August or September Blooms subscription for the homebody in your life, and fill their month with beautiful weekly bouquets.

Lebanon Picture Frame & Art Gallery

Turn any “house” body into a “home” body with a custom framed picture for their wall. A picture can speak a thousand words, so give it the frame it deserves at Lebanon Picture Frame.

La Cigale

Whether it’s a housewarming gift or the final touch to make their house a home, a Provençal tablecloth from La Cigale is guaranteed to be of the highest quality from family run sewing shops in both France and Spain.

Butcher Block Antiques

If you’ve ever driven through Annville, you’re sure to have seen Butcher Block Antiques. Venture inside this quaint shop to find antique treasures and primitives such as dishes and pottery from year’s past.

MG Mercantile

A drive through Mount Gretna is a gift in itself. Bring home something special for the homebody in your life from MG Mercantile, where  eclectic goods, groceries, and gifts are always in stock.

Christine Shirley Sewing & Design Studio

Even those that prefer to stay in need a wardrobe update every once in a while! Get handmade women’s clothing from Christine Shirley on main street in Annville.

Black Swan Antiquities

With over 60 antique dealers all under one roof, Black Swan Antiquities quite literally has something for everyone, including the homebody on your list. Why not skip the wrapping and bring them along to this antique cooperative? Even a homebody is sure to enjoy a walk through the wide selection of antiques, vintage items, and collectibles found at Black Swan.

Schoolhouse Antiques

Located in a historic Palmyra building, Schoolhouse Antiques features 80 booths of antiques and crafts over two floors. Know a history-loving homebody? Find them a gift they’ll love from Schoolhouse’s impressive offerings.

Tweed Weasel Folk Art & Primitives

Recognized annually as one of the nation’s best traditional artisans, the Tweed Weasel has one-of-a-kind folk art, antiques, artisan greeting cards, garden ornaments, hand-woven textiles, and many other hand-crafted items. Bring home a holiday ornament like no other for the homebody on your list.

A & J Christmas Shoppe

A & J Christmas Shoppe is the perfect place to go to help that friend who waited to shop or decorate until the last minute! Their extensive inventory has home decor and more for every taste and every budget. It’s the perfect spot to get into the Christmas spirit!

GIFT GUIDE FOR: THE FOODIE

Foodie /ˈfo͞odē/: (noun) a person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet.

Introduce the foodie on your list to a taste of the Lebanon Valley! They’re sure to delight in the unique flavors of recipes and techniques passed down through generations. Specialty sweets, craft brews (for the morning and evening), and farm-fresh ingredients are just the start when it comes to the Valley’s foodie finds… we won’t blame you if you grab a bite to eat too!

Timeless Cafe

Give the gift of an authentic farm-to-table experience with a Timeless Café gift card or bring the experience under the tree with Timeless’s own award-winning honey, and other homemade jarred goods.

Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats

A taste of the Lebanon Valley that doesn’t feature Lebanon Bologna from Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats is simply unacceptable… just make sure you get your foodie’s favorite flavor, the battle between sweet and original Lebanon Bologna is not one to mess with!

MG Mercantile

A drive through Mount Gretna is a gift in itself. Bring home something special for the homebody in your life from MG Mercantile, where  eclectic goods, groceries, and gifts are always in stock.

Risser Marvel Farm Market

Head to Risser-Marvel Farm Market to get the best of the county’s in season offerings for the foodie on your list. With fresh picked produce alongside homemade baked goods, deliciousness is always in season at Risser-Marvel.

Wertz Candies

Bring the taste of nearly 100 years of candy-making into their stocking with a sweet treat from Wertz Candies. The nostalgia of childhood candies and Lebanon County favorites like Opera Fudge are sure to bring smiles when stockings are opened Christmas morning!

Whirling Dervish Bakery & Coffeeshop

This grab-and-go bakery specializes in old family recipies made with the best ingredients! Grab a platter at the perfect size for your holiday party or put together a box of a variety of cookies, cakes, and other seasonal baked goods. Home to a select number of local artisans, pick up candles, salsa, and even a gnome or two when you stop by!

The Aegean Table

Okay, it may not be made here in the Valley, but the oils, vinegars, and specialty Greek offerings from the Aegean Table bring the natural flavors of Tunisian and Calfornian olives right here to Lebanon. A foodie with a taste for quality Mediterranean fare will surely appreciate a gift from the Aegean Table.

Sweet Velvet Macarons

As colorful as they are tasty, Sweet Velvet Macarons are the perfect gift for foodies with a sweet tooth. Hand-pick a box of seasonal flavors or choose a premade celebration gift box. Got a foodie who’s far away? Sweet Velvet also ships nationwide.

Under the Bridge Hard Cider

If the foodie on your list enjoys a cool beverage here and there, introduce them to the small-batch, handcrafted hard cider at Under the Bridge. With no added sulfites and no artificial flavors or colors, you might just need to grab a bottle for yourself too!

Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery

If you know a foodie who is into craft beer, get a gift card and send them over to Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery for some of the best beer in the county. If they’re already a fan, grab them some LVCB merch from the brewpub so they can rep this historic brewery.

GIFT GUIDE FOR: THE PERFECT STOCKING STUFFERS

Sometimes the best gifts come in small packages. Stuff a stocking with some of our favorites from the Valley this holiday season. It’s all about tiny but mighty when it comes to these holiday specialties. P.S. who says beer can’t be a stocking stuffer?

Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery

If they love beer, they’re sure to love a beer in their stocking! Stock up with a few bottles from Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery and give the gift of delicious craft beer this holiday season.

Wertz Candies

Bring the taste of nearly 100 years of candy-making into their stocking with a sweet treat from Wertz Candies. The nostalgia of childhood candies and Lebanon County favorites like Opera Fudge are sure to bring smiles when stockings are opened Christmas morning!

Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats

Wrap up a stocking stuffer from Seltzer’s and your gift receiver might just smell it before they see it. Grab some Lebanon Bologna for everyone’s stocking this season to give them a true taste of the Lebanon Valley.

Level Eleven Art Department

Visit the Level 11 Art Department in downtown Lebanon to find stocking stuffers for anyone who loves the Valley. Featuring Opera Fudge and Lebanon Bologna t-shirts, Governor Dick decals, and even a specialty Cornwall Iron Furnace decal, Level 11 has got all things Lebanon Valley.

Fat Puppy Coffee Roaster

Packing a stocking for a coffee lover? Grab them a bag from Fat Puppy Coffee Roasters, where freshness is guaranteed with weekly roasting. Ground or whole, Fat Puppy has a wide variety of flavors each with their own unique notes.

The Timeless Cafe

Give the gift of a true farm-to-table experience with a gift card to the Timeless Café. Chef Dwayne keeps his own bees for making honey and always uses farm fresh eggs for all café offerings.

Carriage House Style

At the Carriage House, you’ll find tons of tiny items for filling the stockings of everyone on your list. Whether they like jewelry, soaps, home décor, or candles, the Carriage House is the perfect place to stocking stuff!

Leitzel's Jewelry

Make your loved one’s holiday special with a piece from Leitzel’s Jewelry in their stocking. Necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and more can be found in-store or online through Leitzel’s Jewelry.

La Cigale

Whether it’s a housewarming gift or the final touch to make their house a home, a Provençal tablecloth from La Cigale is guaranteed to be of the highest quality from family run sewing shops in both France and Spain.

Cooper Spa

A massage won’t fit in their stocking, but a gift card to Cooper Spa will! Give the gift of relaxation and rejuvenation with a Cooper Spa gift card in your loved one’s stocking… we won’t tell if you just happen to get one for yourself as well.

MG Mercantile

A drive through Mount Gretna is a gift in itself. Bring home something special for the homebody in your life from MG Mercantile, where  eclectic goods, groceries, and gifts are always in stock.

The Aegean Table

Okay, it may not be made here in the Valley, but the oils, vinegars, and specialty Greek offerings from the Aegean Table bring the natural flavors of Tunisian and Calfornian olives right here to Lebanon. A foodie with a taste for quality Mediterranean fare will surely appreciate a gift from the Aegean Table.

GIFT GUIDE FOR: EXPERIENCES TO ENJOY & REMEMBER

It probably won’t fit under the tree, but an experience to remember is sometimes the best gift of all. Whether it’s picking fresh spring flowers, doing yoga with goats, or seeing a film in a small town theatre, the Valley has got memories to be made for everyone on your list!

Lebanon Farmers Market

Sometimes the best gifts don’t fit under the tree or in a box. Bring your loved one along for a trip to the Lebanon Farmers Market and discover small business vendors serving up delicious offerings like homemade pretzels, fresh fruit smoothies, and of course a baked good or two! Plus, pick up a gift card for the Market at Keener Poultry for the perfect gift of experience!

Risser Marvel Farm Market

Head to Risser-Marvel Farm Market to get the best of the county’s in season offerings for everyone on your list. Better yet, bring everyone along to enjoy a pick-your-own experience with Christmas Trees in the winter, strawberries in spring and summer, and pumpkins in the fall!

The Allen Theatre

Give the gift of escape with a gift card to the historic Allen Theatre in Annville. The movie-lover on your list will love grabbing lunch and a movie with you at this charming little theatre.

Batz Farm

Bring the best gift this season by pre-ordering a baby goat snuggle session for the animal lover on your list. They’ll have to wait until the baby goats are born in the spring, but a trip to Batz Farm to snuggle with the baby goats, or even to try out goat yoga, is a guaranteed highlight for any animal lover!

Gretna Music

Catch a world class performance under the trees of Chautauqua with the gift of Gretna Music tickets. Featuring Grammy-Award winning artists and renowned musicians, Gretna Music performances make for a lovely summer night, even when gifted during the holiday season.

Iron Valley Tubing

Take advantage of the cold weather this winter with tickets to Iron Valley Tubing. With a large hill that spans 900 feet and a scaled-down kids hill (for those under 40 inches tall), Iron Valley Tubing is a great place to make memories with the whole family.

Gretna Theatre

Give the gift of a subscription to America’s oldest summer stock theatre. With a packed lineup of professional performances scheduled next summer, Gretna Theatre always ensures an experience to remember.

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The Lazer Factory

Great for family fun during the cold winter months, the Lazer Factory features a 6,000 square foot battleground, as well as a bouncy house and indoor playground. Give the gift of family fun and excitement with a Lazer Factory gift card for the fun-loving ones on your list.

St. James Players

Grab tickets to this local community theatre that focuses on “providing quality, affordable theatre productions, using people of all ages, abilities, and talents, to unite our community.” Tickets to see the St. James Players would be a great gift for the arts lover in your life!

Lebanon Community Theatre

Keep it local with tickets to a performance at the Lebanon Community Theatre. For over sixty years, the Theatre has been bringing live productions to the Valley, making it a great gift for your favorite theater lover.

Halo Salt Spa

Relax and focus on wellness at Halo Salt Spa, the Lebanon Valley’s first and only Himalayan salt spa. Halo Salt has multiple salt rooms and services available with a variety of benefits.

Drunken Smithy

Give the gift of a one-of-a-kind experience with Drunken Smithy! Purchase gift cards of varying amounts, book a session in their workshop, or select a hand-crafted item from their shop! 

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Shopping the Lebanon Valley Gift Guides

The Holiday season is just around the corner which means your neighbor’s blowup Santa has already returned and so too will the annual struggle of trying to figure out what to get for everyone, from friends to colleagues to that one distant relative you only see once a year. Thankfully, Visit Lebanon Valley has created a holiday gift guide that has ideas for everyone on your list.

 

SHOP WITH US

There are so many places to shop this holiday season in the Lebanon Valley! Make your list and check it twice. Check out the businesses listed below for more information on shop information, hours, website, and more.

For more shops in the Lebanon Valley, visit our shopping page!

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