Discover Local Gifts For Everyone This Holiday Season
Beacon’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
A holiday call to action on Beacon’s Main Street in 2024.
The 90 one-of-a-kind shops along Beacon’s highly walkable, mile-long Main Street make a compelling case for shopping local this Holiday season (and every season!). Need a gift for a beauty-lover? Check. For a hard-core hiker? Also, check. Stocking stuffers, Secret Santa, or gratitude gifts? Got those, too! From thoughtfully curated bookstores and artisan home goods spots to fashion, jewelry, metaphysical, wellness, fragrance, gourmet, wine, and vintage destinations—Beacon’s shopping scene covers every wish list.
And you’ll be supporting local businesses and making life easier for yourself with every local gift you buy. Skip the drive to a soulless shopping mall or buying online with no idea what you might end up with or if it will even show up. In other words, head to Main Street for a less-stress, shopping season.
For the Fragrance, Flower, & Nature Lover
Special edition fragrance products from Icelandic brand, Fischersund at Witch Hazel, 176 Main Street.
Thoughtful gifting begins with knowing what brings joy to your recipient. If your giftee loves unique and personality-defining fragrances, you’ll want to head to Witch Hazel (176 Main Street). Witch Hazel is one of the few independent locations on the east coast that carries Fischersund, the cult Icelandic fragrance brand which incorporates native herbs and oils to evoke scents like moss, pine, and the ozone of the coast. Here you’ll find Fischersund’s covetable limited edition, Jól (pronounced “Yule”), their hand-poured Holiday candle and room sprays, and other standout fragrances. Witch Hazel also offers gift cards and creative gift wrap options including colorful tea towels finished with floral and evergreen sprigs.
And, if you’re buying for someone who loves florals, consider Witch Hazel’s custom-made wall bouquet of pressed floral art to surprise and delight them.
Plus, if you’re interested in custom-made Holiday wreaths, stop in and let owner, Jill Hilbrenner, know what you’re looking for and she’ll do the rest. You just need to order by Wednesday, December 10th to get your order in time for Christmas.
Other Floral-Themed Gifting Destinations You Should Know About
The Floral Society (161 Main Street): For modern, nature-themed taper holders, candelabras, menorahs, essential oil candles, and garden accessories.
Flora Good Times (197 Main Street): For fresh florals, bouquets, wreaths, dried flowers, candles, dried and faux florals.
Raven Rose (474 Main Street): For fresh and dried florals, candles, jewelry, crystals, and elegant home goods.
Luxe And Local Home Goods Gifting
Utensil Kitchenware (143 Main Street): For everything you’ll need in the kitchen.
Lily & Marigold (163 Main Street): For seasonal home décor, tablescapes, candles, and kitchen ware.
Little King (199 Main Street): For elegant, modern, and unique tableware, beauty products, pantry items, and luxe home goods.
Sybil (504 Main Street): For minimalist lovers of Japanese, Scandinavian, European, and artisan home goods.
Solstad House General Store (488 Main Street): For curated pantry goods, candles and fragrances, apparel, kids toys and books, dog gifts, greeting cards, games, and puzzles.
Beacon D’Lites (327 Main Street): For candles + a candle bar, ornaments, apparel, and home goods.
Two Sparrows Homestead (226 Main Street): For a mix of vintage inspired home goods and apparel.
Gifts For The Outdoor Life Lover
Mountain Tops Outfitters (144 Main Street): All weather gear for hikers, adventurers, and outdoor types.
The Last Outpost (314 Main Street): Lots of tasteful, Beacon-themed apparel, outdoor equipment, handcrafted birdhouses, and accessories.
Give The Gift of Thrift
Gifts for everyone at Another Door, 468-470 Main Street.
If you have thrifty friends and family—meaning those who love rummaging around vintage or consignment stores for one-of-a-kind treasures—then Another Door (468 to 470 Main Street) will make Holiday gifting easy for you. While the store is dedicated to the “gift of thrift”—in the words of owner Andrea Ferko—you can also opt for a gift card if you’re not sure what to buy. If your recipient isn’t thrifty by nature, Another Door also offers a fun selection of new giftable items including classic books, candles, games, puzzles, ornaments, winter warmers, vintage-inspired cards, and more.
Another Door has extended its hours through the New Year to help make shopping easier over the Holidays. You can now shop Monday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Saturday, 10 AM to 8 PM (making it one of the latest shops open on Main Street), and Sunday, 10 AM to 7 PM.
Throughout the Holidays, Another Door will still offer consignment walk-ins on Monday (11:30 AM to 6:30 PM) for fall/winter clothing and accessories with no appointment needed.
Beacon’s Consignment, Vintage, & Pre-Loved Scene
MOD Hudson Valley (171 Main Street): For vintage denim and clothing from across the decades, with new pieces arriving daily.
Finders Keepers (285 Main Street) and Main St Antiques (188 Main Street): For everything pre-loved you could possibly imagine.
Hudson Valley Vinyl (267 Main Street): A self-described “good ol’ fashioned no frills record shop.”
Psychedelic Sunset Vintage (317 Main Street): For affordable pieces from multiple decades, accessories, and more.
Dickinsons (440 Main Street): For curiosities and collectibles from every era.
Blackbird Attic (442 Main Street): For fun, colorful, mostly modern consignment clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Loose Ends (457 Main Street): Beacon’s newest vintage apparel spot for the cool kids. Want a 1960’s USPS leather mail bag? Look no further.
Vintage Beacon (478 Main Street): For vintage fashionistas. A consignment clothing and accessories store with mostly modern designer brands and occasional vintage classics thrown in.
More For The Fashion Lovers
Colorant (146 Main Street): For the conscious fashion lover that loves natural colors, textiles, and thoughtful design.
Lulamae (403 Main Street): For all sorts of giftables from apparel and jewelry to the Zafferano arrow lamp.
Soul & Culture Boutique (430 Main Street): For lovers of colorful, globally sourced clothes and accessories.
Local Assortment (436 Main Street): For the contemporary fashion lover. Expect elevated everyday apparel and accessories including the shop’s in-house brand, Per Lei New York.
Maryanns (444 Main Street): For those who love classic workwear, military styles, and timeless pieces. Expect brands like Girls of Dust and Far Afield.
Tibet Tree of Life (460 Main Street): For lovers of all things Tibetan.
Burkelman (475 Main Street): For fashionistas, fragrance lovers, and elevated home goods.
Hyperbole (484 Main Street): For those who love an eclectic mix of stylish fashion and accessories.
Kaight (512 Main Street): For the sustainability-conscious fashionista.
Fine Food, Wine, & Other Edibles
Artisan Wine Shop (180 Main Street): For an extensive offering of natural, biodynamic, organic, hand-selected wines, local ciders, and spirits.
Scarborough Fare Gourmet Olive Oils and Vinegars (257 Main Street): For a wide selection of gourmet olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and other pantry items.
LotusWorks Wellness (261 Main Street): For wellness lovers. LotusWorks’ Elements gummies are crafted in the Hudson Valley with each flavor bringing its own energy: Cloud is for creative flow and giggly nights with friends while Mountain is for cozy “pajamas in bed” evenings and deep, restful sleep, to name just two. A local, intentional, and fun choice for holiday gifting.
Alps Sweet Shop (269 Main Street): For every day, artisanal, and holiday-themed chocolates and candy.
Dennings Point Distillery (10 N. Chestnut Street): For locally distilled libations including award-winning bourbon, vodka, and gin.
Paul Brady Wine (344 Main Street): For wines, beers, ciders, and spirits all sourced exclusively from New York State.
Beacon Cheese Shop (378 Main Street): For fine cheeses, charcuterie, and artisanal pantry items.
Dirty Bacchus (380 Main Street): For natural wine, organic vintages, and selections from small producers.
Håkan Chocolatier (462 Main Street): For artfully crafted, delicious chocolate bon bons.
The Chocolate Studio (496 Main Street): For handcrafted chocolates and desserts, plus vegan and dairy ice-cream.
HV Marshmallow Company (510 Main Street): For a wide selection of handmade, all-natural marshmallows, hot chocolate, and fun camping accessories.
Miss Tea (520-A Main Street): For life-affirming, loose-leaf, organic teas and herbal infusions.
Hudson Valley Jane (544 Main Street): For cannabis edibles, pre-rolls, and accessories from a boutique, “Farm to Main Street” dispensary.
Timeless Jewelry Gifts
A beautifully handcrafted pendant by Marie-Pierre Pulcini of Marie-Pierre Jewelry Collection, 520-A Main Street.
Walking into Marie-Pierre Jewelry Collection (520-A Main Street) is like stepping inside an elegant Parisian jewelry store. Every piece is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted by Marie-Pierre Pulcini, a French American metalsmith and jewelry designer, and each is displayed like the work of art it is. No two items in Marie Pierre are the same because each is individually crafted. Whatever your budget, there’s an affordable treasure in the form of earrings, a bracelet, a necklace, or a ring that will make a beautiful and unique gift for the jewelry lover in your life. The nature-inspired, fern-wave pendant featured here is expertly crafted in gold and sterling silver with natural topazes.
The store is open every day during December from 11 AM to 5 PM, and Saturdays, 11 AM to 6 PM.
Callisto earrings with vintage repurposed lucite from Lewis & Pine, 520 Main Street.
Lewis & Pine owner, Yali Lewis, creates colorful, lightweight jewelry inspired by modern art. In addition to her original Lewis & Pine location at 133 Main Street, she has recently expanded and opened a double storefront at 520 Main Street. So, be sure to check out this lovely new venue for Yali’s stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry like these beautiful Callisto Earrings which are available in sterling silver or 18K gold vermeil with vintage, repurposed lucite in a variety of colors. 520 Main Street will also feature an art gallery plus an arts and crafts supply store which is scheduled to open in time for the Holidays. Watch this space for more news. And we have good news for readers of The Beacon Beacon, who can enjoy 10% off their Holiday purchase at either Lewis & Pine location with promo code TBB10.
And There’s More…
Beacon Fine Jewelers (286 Main Street): For vintage and pre-loved jewelry.
After Eden Gallery (453 Main Street): For unique jewelry pieces and crystals of all sizes.
Hyperion Jewelers (482 Main Street): For vintage and pre-loved jewelry.
King & Curated (530 Main Street): For lovers of custom and fine jewelry that’s designed and curated in-house.
Stocking Stuffers, Secret Santas, & Crafty Gifts
Sallye Ander (18 West Main Street): For natural soaps, skincare, lip balms, and candles.
Play (167 Main Street): For the most playful of giftees—an extensive array of affordable toys, novelties, and accessories.
Zakka Joy (177 Main Street): The clue is in the name. For everything that brings joy, from elevated stationery and planners to a creative selection of colorful, quirky, on-trend stocking stuffers and Secret Santa gifts.
Beetle & Fred (217 Main Street): For fabric, tapestry kits, knitting accessories, and classes.
Binnacle Books (321 Main Street): For literary lovers and the activist inclined. Here you can pick up new titles and pre-loved.
Beacon Bath & Bubble (458 Main Street): For handcrafted soaps, bathroom bubble and accessories, as well as 186 different vintage and craft sodas.
Stanza Books (508 Main Street): For literary lovers of all ages. The store now even has a dedicated Spanish language section. And they’ll order the book you’re looking for if they don’t have it in stock.
And There’s Plenty For Kids
While many of Beacon’s shops carry thoughtful, forever gifts for kids, these two stand out for their dedication to all things tiny.
Hunca Munca’s (145 Main Street): Think vintage-inspired doll’s houses, classic books, handcrafted toys, and all-round creative, unique gifts to cultivate a young mind.
Sibling (500 Main Street): For kids who love tactile toys—imagine adorable felt bunnies and foxes—and hand puppets. Plus, there’s a charming selection of adorable apparel for the fashion-loving little ones.
Unique Forever Keepsakes
Because Beacon’s Main Street shops primarily source their assortments from local and small businesses, there are plenty of gifts you’ll buy that could be classified as “forever” keepsakes. However, these two businesses stand out for their love of the forever gift.
Beacon Tintype (149 Main Street): Treat a loved one to a timeless, one-of-a-kind portrait on tin (tintype) or glass (ambrotype).
Hudson Beacon Glass (162 Main Street): This stunning, standout glass-blowing studio, gallery, and shop is a gift destination for glass lovers and collectors of all ages.
For Mavens of The Metaphysical
Witch Please by Les Loups De La Lune (498 Main Street): For lovers of unique gifts including jewelry, crystals, reiki-charged manifestation candles, tarot cards and readings, and specialty books.
Notions-N-Potions (175 Main Street): For tumbled and raw stones, herbs, tarot readings, incense, and candles.
Plus, Don’t Miss These Holiday Markets
Save the dates for these December Holiday markets and pick up a unique, artsy present that will delight even the hardest-to-please giftee.
Howland Cultural Center Holiday Gift Show & Sale: From Saturday, November 22nd to Tuesday, December 23rd. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the week of Monday, December 15th to Tuesday, December 23rd. 12 PM to 5 PM (477 Main Street).
Cirque Du Creep Night Market: Saturday, December 6th between 4 PM and 10 PM at The Yard (4 Hanna Lane). Get a unique photo opportunity with Art The Clown Santa, Evil Elves, and Krampus. Shop small from 50+ alt vendors. Buy tickets here.
Shop Local Rock Local Holiday Market: Saturday, December 6th between 2 PM and 6 PM at 333 Fishkill Avenue. Hosted by That Creative Space, Beacon Music Factory, Second Wave Supplies, and Common Ground Farm.
Beacon Farmers Market: Every Sunday, 10 AM to 2 PM at 223 Main Street. In addition to an abundance of organic, fresh produce, expect locally crafted candles, wool scarves & hats, totes, cards, and other craft and textile goods.
And There’s Gift Cards
We’ve barely touched on gift cards, but most Beacon businesses also offer them for those who don’t feel they’ll make the right choice for their giftee. For example, consider a gift card from one of Beacon’s fitness studios like Feel Good Fitness (301 Main Street) or a wellness center like Kelta (616 NY-52) for your giftee to try some new classes and experiences.
So, there you have it. There’s literally a perfect gift for all tastes and at all price points right here on Main Street. What’s more, shopping doesn’t have to be a chore when there’s more than 90 spots to take a break and grab a bite to eat and drink along the way. So, skip the mall, say sayonara to online shopping, and surprise and delight everyone on your Holiday shopping list this season with a local gift. They—and Main Street businesses—will thank you.
Until next time…
The Beacon Beacon🧡
This feature was made possible in part thanks to Witch Hazel, Another Door, Marie Pierre Jewelry Collection, and Lewis & Pine.
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