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Letter from the editor
As we enter the 2024 winter holiday season, I am continually inspired by the warmth, kindness, and thoughtfulness of our community. This year, we are thrilled to present the 5th Annual Bethel Grapevine Holiday Gift Guide, proudly sponsored by The Bethel Chamber of Commerce.
This guide is your ultimate resource for thoughtful and unique gifts, with something special for everyone on your list!
Why Shop Local?
Shopping locally goes beyond supporting businesses—it strengthens the heart of our community. Every purchase you make helps keep Bethel vibrant, fostering connections among friends, neighbors, and families. Almost everything we need can be found right here at home.
Gifts for Everyone
This year’s guide is packed with incredible options for:
- Teachers, coworkers, and mentors
- Husbands, wives, and significant others
- Kids, teens, and adult children
- Parents, grandparents, and siblings
- Friends and everyone else you want to celebrate this season!
Explore the Guide
Discover treasures from charming boutiques, specialty shops, and talented local artisans—all in Bethel.
Let’s make this holiday season magical by celebrating and supporting the small businesses that make our town so special. When you shop local, you’re helping to keep Bethel thriving—not just during the holidays, but all year long.
Thank you to Jonathan Chan and team at the Prototypical Agency, the designers of our website, for their creative vision and gift guide design expertise. They have been with us since my idea for Bethel Grapevine was a seedling back in May of 2020.
Thank you to Marion Lynott, Irish Flare Photography, who took beautiful photos for this gift guide. Stay tuned for more to come from Marion in our future Bethel Grapevine issues.
Thank you to Carolyn Eiseman for designing the cover of our gift guide this year and to Kellie O'Brien, photographer of the photo in the gift guide cover.
Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, joyous, and safe holiday season.
Warm regards,
Hannah Lipman
Managing Editor
Bethel Grapevine, LLC
A New Beginning Salon and Spa
Mountain Laurel Plaza, 68 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801(203) 743-9795A New Beginning is a team-based Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa with about 30 employees. We offer the full line of Aveda products.
Customize your own Gift Box with Aveda Hair & Skin Products
Join us from 11/21-12/5 for 25% Off All Aveda Products *Excludes pre-packaged Gift Sets
Gift Cards & Limited Edition Holiday Gifts Sets available for the Holidays!
Support Local at Ace Hardware with many unique gifts for everyone on your list.
Get prepared for the Holiday Season with all kinds of Holiday decorations and lights.
Pizza ovens make excellent holiday gifts!
Stop by to shop for cool glasses before hitting the slopes.
Dr. SQUATCH products - made with the best ingredients and smell fantastic.
Shoes and Gifts for All Sports, Not just for Running!
HOKA - A wide variety of Hoka styles - go to the Athlete's Source to learn about this unique trend setting company.
ON RUNNING - Born in the Swiss Alps, On running shoes the first patented cushioning system which is activated only when you need it - during the landing. The Athlete's Source carries a large collection of style and colors.
THAW - Keep warm in our cold North East winter with a wide variety of body warming items including a rechargeable heated stadium seat and scarf.
CHICKENLEGS - Created by a team of runners who grew up being called "chicken legs", in 2018, they took that energy and turned it into a running brand like no other. Fun patterns, SO comfortable you'll never want to take them off. Short to let your quads breathe and affordable.
Caraluzzi's is your one stop supermarket for all your holiday needs including custom cut roasts, fresh seafood, and catering too!
Caraluzzi's e-gift cards make the perfect gifts!
Holiday Catering for easy entertaining.
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Holiday seafood options include fresh shrimp, lobsters, oysters, fish filets, whole fish, and more!
Custom Cut Holiday Roasts from our Butcher Shop
Caraluzzi's Wine & Spirits has the best selection of wine, beer, and spirits at unbeatable prices. Our team is here to help you find the perfect bottles for any occasion.
Best selection of wines for holiday entertaining and gift giving!
Dozens of gift sets for wine lovers, bourbon fans, and more!
Explore our curated and custom gift baskets—perfect for every taste!
Fresh Seafood delivered from Maine to Bethel, CT. From the sea to your table for the holidays!
Custom Gift Boxes for pickup and shipment
Fresh shellfish and seafood from Maine
Direct from our fisherman in Maine to our customers in Bethel, CT
Wheel and wedge of cheese
Hollandia Gift and Garden is just bursting with unique gifts for all on your list this year.
Cozy and Warm Throw blankets, a perfect gift for everyone to stay warm this winter.
Custom handmade TOWN ornaments from Poland, Available with various town names.
Gingerbread houses make your Holiday Displays come alive and look delicious. Various Sizes and Shapes available for everyone on your list.
Light up your home, Lamps and plug in lights for any room in your house. Many Shapes and Designs.
Local Photographer specializing in Equine, Family, Events, and Weddings. "Your Memories, Captured with Flair"
Special Promotion with Shampoodles Grooming Salon
Book your pup in for a bath at Shampoodles and ask about their "Bathroom Art Special"
Perfect Holiday gift for yourself, friends, or family
Irish Flare Photography and Shampoodles Grooming Salon - Support Local This Holiday
La Zingara features contemporary regional Italian cuisine, sourcing local ingredients and offering a seasonally rotating menu. Detail for quality service and outstanding food. We offer an extensive Italian wine list, craft cocktails and craft beer.
La Zingara featuring contemporary regional Italian cuisine, known for its killer pastas, seafood and steaks. Cozy private dining room available for private parties.
Gift cards available for purchase and can be redeemed at either La Zingara or Vesta rooftop - The holiday gift everyone wants!
Our casual rooftop Vesta, features woodfired cooking, including pizzas, burgers, panuzzos as well as our array of fresh salads and appetizers.
Both restaurants feature a full bar, creative craft cocktails, unique wines and local craft brew.
Designed and made by Kevin Morton of Morton’s Jeweler. Been Bethel’s Jeweler since 1951. Friendly, thoughtful quality service.
1 Gram 24k bar. 18" 14k Chain
Boulder Opal 14k Earrings
3 Stone Oval 3.20 TW 14k
Sterling Silver Gen Ruby Tennis Bracelet
An Intriguing Shop Full of Fabulous Gifts, Beautiful Clothing, Brilliant Jewelry and Exceptional Accessories.
Pillows: All towns and states available. Made in the Midwest, USA by a female owned company.
Jewelry: Many one of a kind with semiprecious stones. Also featuring Fair Trade items.
Fabulous pet/animal themed pillows and gifts.
Vintage Baccarat Crystal Items.
Historic building in the center of town, Putnam House is celebrating its 25th anniversary serving you.
Giving never tasted so good!
Warmly decorated Putnam House dining room.
Come in for a Putnam House favorite, Fish & Chips.
Bethel's best American comfort food!
Whitlock's has a nice private back room for small events and private functions!
Serving hearty home-cooked meals of Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Pasta & Whitlock's Favorites
Come for the food, stay for the fun!
