Got someone on your list who’s seemingly impossible to buy for?
Make shopping simple this season with our tally of treasures sure to be a treat for even the trickiest members of your tribe.
(Oh, and by the way, all of these are made, based, or sold within cooperative communities around the state!)
Utopia cabin at Paradise Lake
For those who need a getaway
A stay in Utopia
An Airbnb gift card could translate into a stay in the luxurious Utopia cabin at Paradise Lake, a private lake near New Philadelphia in Amish country. Utopia promises a relaxing haven for nature lovers, with peaceful water views as well as opportunities for kayaking, fishing, or simply relaxing by the shore. Utopia boasts two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a hot tub. Other Paradise Lake cabins sleep as many as 14 or as few as two. All are available year-round.
www.paradiselakeohio.com
6400 Paradise Lake Rd. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 | 330-275-3880
Treat them like royalty
Take a step back in time during your next weekend trip by booking a stay at Landoll’s Mohican Castle, tucked right in the heartland of Mohican country. This breathtaking estate offers its guests luxury and old-world charm, and an on-site restaurant and courts for pickleball and basketball. Visit the website to book a trip or purchase a gift certificate for a stay in one of 11 suites in the original castle.
www.landollsmohicancastle.com
561 Township Road 3352, Loudonville, OH 44842
419-994-3427 | info@landollsmohicancastle.com
For the homebodies
At-home spa treatment
Unique artisan gifts and goods from more than 50 local vendors can be found at Hand + Home. A gift basket with products like body and face polish, hydrating facial mist, facial oils, and cleansers will make for a delightful at-home spa night. Place an order on their website or visit their store in Findlay.
www.handandhome.co
622 South Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840
Let them pamper themselves
Every item sold by Mae’s Finer Finds & Creations is handcrafted in Spencerville, including their popular soy candles and blankets. A chunky blanket, custom-made with the recipient’s favorite colors, or a gorgeous dough-bowl soy candle for cozy nights at home, transforms any night in into something special. Visit the website to place an order or find a list of stores where their products are sold.
www.finerfindsandcreations.com
For the artsy
Fine art from a local
Mac Worthington is a world-renowned artist best known for his abstract sculptures and paintings, which can be seen in homes, businesses, and public spaces around the world. A print of a Mac Worthington original would make the perfect gift for your art enthusiast. Browse and purchase through the Ohio native’s online store or visit his personal gallery and studio in Ostrander.
www.macworthington.com
5935 Houseman Road, Ostrander, OH 43061
Blown glass to blow their minds
Your art buff will be blown away by the handblown glass artwork available at Jack Pine Studio! These one-of-a-kind glass pieces can be purchased at the Jack Pine Studio gallery in Laurelville, or online and shipped straight to you. Our favorites are the glass mugs, vases, bowls, and garden art.
www.jackpinestudio.com
21397 OH-180, Laurelville, OH 43135
Custom heavy metal
A Brighton-based company called Fabit is known for its unique metal art, welded in-house with American steel. Some of their most popular products are custom-made firepits and windchimes! Check them out on Facebook to view their recent projects and place a custom order, or visit their showroom in Brighton to purchase already- made sculptures, wall art, and other goods.
52300 State Route 18, Brighton, OH 44090
440-315-1649 | fabit2016@gmail.com
For the outdoorsy
Acres and acres to explore
Established in 1929 with a mission to enrich lives through the conservation of trees, nature, and history, the Dawes Arboretum covers nearly 2,000 acres and is home to about 16,000 trees. Purchase an individual or family membership for your nature lover to give them access to year-round nature exploration, programs, events, and other outdoorsy experiences.
www.dawesarb.org
7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH 43056
740-323-2355 | information@dawesarb.org
A plant for any occasion
This plant destination is known for its massive collection of succulents, unusual plants, and wide variety of indoor and outdoor flora. Groovy Plants Ranch also offers year-round classes and workshops, presales of seasonal plants, a gem mining station for kids, and much more. To shop for your gardener, visit the Ranch in Marengo or peruse their website.
www.groovyplantsranch.com
4140 County Road 15, Marengo, OH 43334
A place to hide
Have a hunter in your life? Surprise them with a new Stryker Hunting Blind, hand-constructed in Millersburg. These stealthy blinds come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit the needs of any hunter. Check out the blinds offered on Stryker’s website and contact them by phone or email to order.
www.strykerhuntingblinds.com
330-674-3900 | info@strykerhuntingblinds.com
For the foodies & sippers
A great cup of coffee
Get your coffee aficionado a delicious cup o’ Joe this holiday season! Silver Bridge Coffee roasts small-batch blends of coffee made with carefully selected arabica beans from all over the world. For the holidays, your loved one will enjoy one of Silver Bridge’s seasonal blends — Highlander Grogg or Snow Angel — or one of their ever-popular coffee-themed advent calendars.
Order online at www.silverbridgecoffee.com
Specialty wine
This mother/daughter-owned Gallia County winery and vineyard features a wide variety of wines grown and bottled on-site. Your wine connoisseur will love Merry Family Winery’s seasonal and specialty wines, like Homestead White, Decadent Red, White Diamonds, and Lucky 7. Stop by the winery to pick up a bottle Wednesday– Saturday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., or until 8 p.m. on Fridays.
www.merrywinery.com
2376 State Route 850, Bidwell, OH 45614
Flavor upon flavor
On a Millersburg farm, dozens of all-natural, gourmet products — ranging from dry rubs and glazes to syrups and infused vinegars — are blended, cooked, and bottled by hand. We recommend trying any of their delicious syrups, which are tapped right on their farm. Simple Products items for your home chef can be purchased online and shipped to your home.
https://simplegourmetsyrups.com
For the holly & jolly
A European holiday
Find the perfect gift for your Christmas enthusiasts at the Christkindl Market of Bryan, where vendors will be set up in a European-style market around Bryan’s courthouse square. The market will be open 4–8 p.m. each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, beginning the day after Thanksgiving through December 20. For a list of vendors, visit the Christkindl Market of Bryan Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/ChristkindlBryan
118 West High Street, Bryan, OH 43506
Festivity year-round
Snowmen and reindeer and candy canes — oh my! Six Christmas-themed stores can be found in West Unity, each with its own special theme. Inside, guests can find festive home décor, Nativity scenes, snow globes, and unique ornaments. Visit the website for specific store addresses, hours, and products.
