A Vermont holiday gift guide showcasing artists, makers, writers, and local businesses in the Green Mountain State.
Vermont 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Hand-Blown Glass Acorn Sculpture
Wilmington artist Jen Violette’s oversized blown glass acorn sculpture is a perfect little piece of Vermont, inspired by long walks in the autumn woods. It’s a symbol of growth, potential, and strength, skillfully sculpted in glass.
You can visit her gallery at 39 West Main Street in Wilmington, which is open most weekends.
Price: $65
Order here: www.violetteglass.etsy.com
Forest City Designs Print
This illustrated, travel-style print created by Todd Cummings is based on the view looking north from Camel’s Hump to Mount Mansfield.
Todd loves the depth of this print with the silhouetted trees and the atmospheric perspective of the receding mountains, with Vermont’s tallest peak in the distance.
Price: 13″x19″ unframed, $45. Framed, $205. A 30″x40″ stretched canvas, $275.
Order: forestcitydesigns.com
Jennifer Kahn Necklace
Jennifer Kahn’s Vermont Rocks! Wishing Stone necklace with small silver moons is not only beautiful, but part of the proceeds go to a vital cause. She donates $5 from every Vermont Rocks Pendant to the Lake Champlain Committee.
You can also find her studio and showroom in the Soda Plant on Pine Street in Burlington.
Price: $135
Order: jenniferkahnjewelry.com
Burke Race Day Print
Vermont artist and outdoor adventurer Carrie Pill thoughtfully captures Burke Mountain’s beauty and its tradition of ski racing excellence.
While painting “Burke Race Day,” Carrie says, “It was so special to witness this quiet cloud hovering on a brisk morning and to feel the palpable air of determination from the athletes.”
“Burke Race Day” is a limited-edition, unframed print.
Price: $65
Order: carriepill.com/products
Handcrafted Vermont Candle
Hayden Rowe Candle Company’s Vermont Candle smells like pine and forest—a nice representation of the Green Mountain State.
Based in Manchester, Hayden Rowe creates 100% soy, phthalate-free fragrance and essential oils, plus cotton wicks and recyclable containers.
Price: $18
Order here: haydenrowecandle.com
MTN GRL Studio Print
Playing in the forests, fields, and streams as a child fostered Zarabeth Duell’s deep love for the natural world of Vermont.
Zarabeth creates layered paper watercolors, coniferous relief prints, and other paper crafts with her love of Vermont at the forefront.
This 8×10 archival print features Vermont’s Green Mountains in all their glory.
Price: $32
Order: mtngrlstudio.com
Skida Alpine Hat
Skida’s best-selling fleece-lined hat keeps you warm on chilly days. Stylish, colorful, and comfortable, Skida hats are whimsical, durable, and made in Vermont.
Proudly women-founded and women led.
Price: $40
Order: skida.com
*Skida is an affiliate partner. If you order using the link above, I may receive a commission.
Vermont Almanac
Vermont Almanac’s Vol VI features a refreshed format with fewer pages, longer stories, more art, history, science, and skills building. This is a Vermont-made product from start to finish.
Price: $32
Order: vermontalmanac.org
Terry Cycling Women’s Apparel
Burlington-based Terry Cycling is the original biking apparel company for women. Founded in 1985, Terry Cycling’s tops, shorts, gloves, jackets and pants are stylish and comfortable for riding and exploring the outdoors.
In the above photo, I’m wearing Terry Cycling’s soft tulip jersey and stylish gravel pants, both ideal for cool-weather riding.
Prices: Starting at $75+
Order: terrycycling.com
*Terry Cycling is an affiliate partner. If you order using the links above, I may receive a commission.
Happy Vermont Sweatshirt
Our alpine green Happy Vermont sweatshirt is perfect in winter, spring, summer, and fall. With a fleece-lined hood and cotton/poly blend, this durable sweatshirt will keep you warm and cozy. Unisex sizes.
Price: $48 (free shipping)
Order: happyvermont.com
Clean Maple Skin Care
Clean Maple is a Vermont-based skincare brand that infuses pure maple sap into clean, vegan, and cruelty-free lotions, body washes, soaps, and creams.
Price: Under $50
Order: cleanmaple.com
*Clean Maple is an affiliate partner. If you order using the link above, I may receive a commission.
Happy Vermont Winter Hat
Our Happy Vermont winter hats are perfect for exploring in any season. Happy Vermont beanies are super soft for maximum comfort.
Price: $20 (free shipping)
Order: happyvermont.com
Orvis Tie-One-On Rocks Glasses Set
Created exclusively for Orvis, this mixed set of Tie-One-On Rocks Glasses gives new meaning to two of your favorite things—angling and your preferred beverage.
Each glass features the creative talent of artist Karen Talbot, an award-winning scientific illustrator and conservation artist.
Price: $49 for two glasses
Order: Tie-One-On Rocks Glasses Set Karen Talbot
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Jack Rowell’s New Photography Book
For over fifty years, beloved photographer Jack Rowell has been documenting the lives of his fellow Vermonters.
Rowell is a fifth-generation Vermonter and self-described “cultural documentarian.” He meticulously reviewed his entire archive to create a collection of black-and-white and color images in his new hardcover book, “Jack Rowell: Photographs.”
Price: $85 through December
Order: korongobooks.com
Please allow 7 to 10 business days for delivery. This is a limited edition and is expected to sell out quickly.
Ceramic Bud Vases
Laura Bozarth is a Montpelier-based potter who has been practicing her craft for more than 20 years. Working in brown and white stoneware, she draws inspiration from the natural beauty of Vermont, with influences from her time spent living abroad.
These charming asymmetrical vases narrow slightly at the top and have an opening just under an inch wide. Available in small, medium and large at Magpie and Tiger on State Street. Item can also be shipped.
Price: $35-$40
Order: magpieandtigervt.com
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