Winter 23-24 Shop Local Gift Guide
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Shop Local!
In the Berkshires, we’re lucky to have an abundance of local artisans, creators, and retailers who bring vibrancy to our county. This holiday season, and throughout the year, please consider supporting them! Did you know that when you spend money at a local business, your dollars recirculate through our local economy two to four times more than if you bought online or at a mega-store? That means more local wealth, an increase in charitable giving, more jobs and higher wages. We can’t think of a better way to invest in our community!
Perfect gift baskets! Visit Provisions Williamstown (or give us a call) to create the perfect Holiday Gift Basket. We will accommodate every budget to help you create the perfect gift. Super cheese, wine, beer, tinned fish, and other goodies. $10– $1,000. provisionswilliamstown.com
Reimagined and artfully designed, affordable stringed instruments—built in the Berkshires! Travel fiddles, banjos, ukuleles, and mandolins. Each instrument is built to order with personal customization available and phenomenal customer service. We also offer all stringed instrument repair. Starting at $259. magicfluke.com
Gorgeous cozy sweaters made from 100 percent Lila’s Mountain Farm wool. Every sweater reflects the natural colors of our flock. $140-$200. lilasmountainfarm.com
Berkshire Mountain Distillers Bourbon Barrel-Aged Grade A Maple Syrup sits in Berkshire Bourbon casks for at least six months. The flavors of vanilla, brown sugar, and roasted wood give the syrup a buttery smooth texture and remarkable whiskey flavor. This roasted maple syrup is a great addition to breakfast, cocktails, roasted vegetables, and more. $60. berkshiremountaindistillers.com
This mushroom-shaped porcelain light adds a soft diffused glow to any tabletop. Add it next to your candles and plants for an aesthetic vibe. $17.99. theattic.coop
Wine…it’s not just for drinking! So we created Berkshire Wine Jelly, crafted from a great selection of wines, with a variety of herbs, fruits, and berries. Wine Jelly can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, from charcuterie to desserts, in recipes and cocktails, or on some artisanal bread with a nice cheese. $3–10. berkshirewinejelly.com
Birdfeeders benefit wild birds and will entertain any nature lover! Ward’s Nursery offers feeders for suet, thistle, seeds, mealworms, nectar, or nuts. Multiple styles will attract diverse bird varieties. Choose ornate, rustic or the most popular—squirrel-proof! Don’t forget the food: suet, sunflower seed, or specialty mixes. $5.99–$149. wardsnursery.com
An artist owned and operated shop that features the work of creatives across Berkshire County, Hudson, and Pioneer Valleys and Connecticut. Shop unique home goods, artisanal jewelry, ceramics, art, eclectic apparel, and expert millinery. Locations: 25 Railroad St, Great Barrington; Greylock Works, North Adams, $5– $300. railroadstcollective.com
Experience all The Pass Berkshires has to offer with giftable products in many forms. From fullspectrum, full-of-flavor hash rosin gummies and TrailBlazers mini pre-roll 5-packs, which benefit Berkshire Natural Resources Council, to stylish Berkshire Brown Pass beanies, there is something for everyone! $22.50–$25. thepass.co
Sparkling hard cider is a perfect gift for your holiday table! Our dry ciders are crafted in North Adams and naturally gluten-free. Sign up or send a gift with our new Cider Club, shipping to 38 states and local pickup. $15-$30. berkshire-cider.com
Certain plants have always been used as medicine. Bring these superfoods into your daily routine or give the gift of health this holiday season. Products to support pain and inflammation relief, better sleep, liver protection, and the immune and nervous systems. Created by Lakshmi’s Garden, an Ayurvedic center in the Berkshires. $20–$100. lakshmisgarden.com
We offer gift packs filled with locally and regionally made products. Customers can choose from a selection of themed packs, or we can completely customize them with wonderful food products our region. $50–$120. onlyinmydreamsevents.com/retail-store
Edible Berkshires publishes four print issues per year, filled with inspiring local stories, seasonal recipes, and the farm, food, and drink resources you can’t do without! Each subscription helps us support and celebrate the farms, chefs, artisans, and retailers who make the Berkshires an extraordinary place to live and eat. $30. Edibleberkshires.com