Business Description Local watercolor artist Aaron Eminger paints vivid streetscapes, landscapes, landmarks, and architecture of the Bay Area and beyond. At the Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair on 11/30/23, he’ll be offering fine art prints in 3 sizes, as well as greeting cards, postcards, and magnets. Card boxes of winter scenes (blank inside) will be available for the holidays!
Business Description Adeline Yoga is a sanctuary nestled in the heart of South Berkeley, where the power of community and the practice of Iyengar Yoga intertwine. We strive to play an active role in nurturing the well-being of our communities.
Our programs support all aspects of the yoga practice, for your body, mind, emotions and breath. We meet you wherever you are, both in-person and online. We love beginners! And folks who have done yoga for years. Our broad range of programs cater to your personal needs. Every class provides time to get grounded through a brief chant and time for reflection.
What you will find at our yoga center:
*A special Fundamentals series for new students. *Foundations, Continuing Beginner and Intermediate classes that offer progressive learning where safety comes first. *Pranayama classes introduce you to breathing and meditation techniques. *Specialty yoga classes: Yoga for Healthy Aging, Easy Pace, Back Care, and Restorative. *Workshops that explore pain management, Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, chanting and more. *Gardens where you can sit and enjoy delicious tea with us.
Holiday Promotion Check out our promotions! Join us today for a transformative journey toward wellness and inner peace!
*2-weeks unlimited classes for $49 *Create Your Own Gift Card to be used for classes, memberships, products and more. *5 Classes per month membership for $99 *5 Class Pack for 135
Business Description Bay Area Organization of Black Owned Businesses (BAOBOB) supports the local economy by supporting Black Owned Businesses. Purchase a BAOBOB Unity Gift Card and shop an ever growing list of restaurants, clothing stores, home decor, self care and more! The Unity Gift Card is accepted just like a prepaid MasterCard and brings your support for Black Lives to a whole new level. This holiday, give the gift of Buy Black. Purchase your Unity Gift Cards today! Get the mobile app to see all the places you can shop with the BAOBOB Unity Gift Card.
Business Description The farmers’ market is not just a place for groceries: it’s a great place to find gifts! Preserves, aged balsamic vinegar, locally roasted coffee, hot sauce, fair trade chocolate, and local honey are great gifts available all year round. Over the month of December, join us at the Berkeley Farmers’ Markets for a holiday gifting series featuring weekly pop-up vendors selling even more gifts for the foodies in your lives—plus handmade jewelry, stained glass, soaps & body care, pottery, and other handmade goods.
Holiday Promotion Support the Berkeley Farmers Market this holiday gifting season!
Business Description Are you looking for an amazing deal and want to save the lives of shelter animals? Then this is the booth for you! Berkeley Humane’s Thrift Shop is a boutique-style shopping experience featuring curated treasures including stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry and other unique items. This is the place to treat yourself or buy a special present for someone, all while doing good in our community.
Holiday Promotion This year, your holiday shopping can save lives! Berkeley Humane’s newly opened thrift shop features a carefully curated collection of vintage clothing, home décor, framed artwork, jewelry, and more. You never know what treasures you will find, and 100% of proceeds benefit shelter animals through our Hope Medical Fund!
Or you can skip the physical gift and honor your loved one with a donation to Berkeley Humane!
Business Description Recognized nationally for its innovative programming, Berkeley Symphony has established a reputation for presenting major new works for orchestra alongside fresh interpretations of classic repertoire. Our milestone 50th year marked a return to joy— now, as we embark on our next chapter, we invite you to experience orchestra music in a variety of genres for the 23/24 Season: Find Your Frequency.
The season features 8 extraordinary concerts—three concerts in the Symphonic Series and five in the Chamber Series.
Holiday Promotion Give the gift of music from the Berkeley Symphony! Get that music lover in your family a personalized concert experience by selecting either a Pick 3 or Pick 4 Package from our entire season, and enjoy savings of up to 25% off standard ticket prices. You can also conveniently purchase single tickets around the clock at berkeleysymphony.org or contact us by phone at (510) 841-2800 on weekdays, available from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Business Description Coach Darren, aka Sunny-D, helps you win the battle against fad diet culture, excess body fat, muscle weakness, bone loss, mood swings, inflammation, pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, heartburn, indigestion, salt/sugar cravings, dizziness, or just feeling stuck or hopeless. We spend the most on healthcare in the US yet our outcomes are the worst. Our food supply is full of overly processed items. The pandemic has left a lot of people emotionally exhausted. We’ll co-create a lifestyle program, so you’ll finally feel better now! Most importantly after going through my Transform and Thrive program you’ll be confident that robust health and energy will be available during retirement.
Holiday Promotion Jump Start January Special $499
*4 (1Hr) In-Home Personal Training Sessions *2 (30min) Virtual Health Coaching Sessions *Well-Being Assessment
Business Description For more than 65 years, Cazadero has offered a dynamic overnight music camp that strikes a thoughtful balance between in-depth music education and carefree summer camp fun. We provide a nurturing, inspirational environment for young musicians ages 9-18. Caz is located in Sonoma County where young musicians learn together under a canopy of spectacular redwood trees. We offer bus transportation to camp from Berkeley. Campers attend for one or two-week sessions, based on grade level and musical experience.
Business Description Give the gift of comfort and performance with Core Chaud merino wool grip socks! Our socks enhance your every step through a unique blend of soft merino wool and synthetic fibers with silicone non-slip grips, keeping you warm and balanced in the studio and at home.
Core Chaud, a woman-owned and operated business founded in 2020, debuted its signature merino wool grip socks in 2022.
Holiday Promotion Gift Core Chaud! We are offering 15% off to all Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair attendees. And…
In-Person shoppers will also have exclusive access to Core Chaud’s 2023 “Socking Stuffer!” This includes (1) official Core Chaud Tote Bag and (1) choice of grip socks…
A - $36 - Single Knee High in Black/Charcoal B - $30 - Single Ballet in Burgundy/Maroon C - $50 - 2 Pack Quarter in Black/Indigo & LightGrey/Charcoal
Business Description Cult Crackers, a local women-owned cracker company, makes insanely good artisan crackers. These little squares of crunchy goodness are hand baked with organic gluten-free ingredients.
Business Description The Ecology Center Store provides products that encourage environmentally and socially responsible lifestyle practices and sustainable gift giving. We stock books, housewares, green gifts, organic gardening supplies, toys, games, recycled paper products and glassware, organic fibers, and much more. We have carefully considered the quality, sustainability, and origins of the products we carry in our store. When you shop locally, you support the local economy that enriches our local communities. We’re here to affirm that you can shop and honor sustainability at the same time.
Business Description Everything You See Jewelry offers an opportunity for customers to design a custom charm necklace or charm bracelet. With over 100+ new, unique and vintage charms to choose from, you and your bff can create matching jewelry or create the perfect gift for someone else! We also carry seasonal/holiday earrings and our signature fruit inspired earrings for purchase.
Business Description Custom no commitment beyond organic farm delivery of 31+ years supporting ecological sustainable farming and natural grocery artisans.
Holiday Promotion Get a discount and free extra 6 add-ons at the table.
Business Description More than a gift store, Fern’s Garden is an affordable place to find the work of American and fair trade artisans. This mother and daughter team’s mission is to ensure that all artisans receive fair wages for their work. You’ll find wind chimes, jewelry, wall and garden art, incense, mugs, stickers, signs, tiles, bird feeders, greeting cards, crystals, toys and much more.
Holiday Promotion Mention Berkeley Holidays and receive a FREE Jacob’s Musical CarCharm!
Business Description Games of Berkeley has provided the Bay Area with face-to-face fun since 1980. Board games, party games, outdoor activities, jigsaw puzzles, craft kits, collectible novelties, and more can be found on our shelves, and game play experiences can be enjoyed in our event spaces. Come on by — we’ve got 10,000 ways to play!
Business Description West Berkeley’s Gilman Brewing Company, established in 2015, offers a wide selection of unique microbrews ranging from classic lagers and Belgian Farmhouse ales to Hazy and West Coast-style IPAs.
Orders can be made online for pickup at our Berkeley location at 912 Gilman, right next door to the historic non-profit music venue 924 Gilman.
Four packs of Gilman’s signature brews, from our Belgian Saison, The Gilman Farmhouse, to our classic lager, Green Eyed Monster, and gift cards can be purchased online.
Bring your family (including the dog!) when you come to pick up your beer and enjoy pizza and brews while you soak up the ambiance of Gilman’s expansive taproom that was once an automotive repair shop transformed by hand by the brewery’s owners.
Business Description Located in a historic, Mission-style structure, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza embodies the phrase ‘history re-imagined’ and is Berkeley’s top hotel. Its name pays homage to Francis K. Shattuck, a prominent figure in Berkeley’s early history. Our 199-room hotel is the place for meetings, events, and unforgettable stays in Berkeley. It occupies a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, and anchors Downtown Berkeley, much like it did over a century ago. And with its proximity to two international airports and a Bay Area Rapid Transit station, it serves as an excellent base from which to explore the city that grew up around it.
Business Description Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness is a contemporary, upscale boutique medical spa in Berkeley, CA specializing in personalized anti-aging treatments and beauty enhancements. Our physician-owned and woman-owned medical spa offers skincare and aesthetic services including botox, fillers, laser treatments, hair restoration, microneedling and more.
Holiday Promotion Holiday promotions include: *Discount on Jan Marini medical grade skincare, Nutrafol #1 Hair Supplement for hair loss or thinning hair, and Upneeq eye-opening drops *Kintsu Special Membership *Kintsu Tumblers for sale
Business Description Founded in 2005, Kitchen on Fire is a family-owned cooking school with kitchen classrooms located in Oakland and Berkeley. We host in person classes, private in person and virtual events, offsite catering, corporate wellness and nutrition.
Business Description Live Colorfully, Give Colorfully! Laurel Burch Studios is the go-to destination for exuberant designs celebrating the vibrant, vivid artwork and inspirational messages of internationally renowned artist Laurel Burch. Get your gift giving glowing with bold, beautiful apparel, socks, bags, and scarves, uniquely original jewelry, crafts, and home décor — shop for gifts under $20-$50-$100, by Laurel’s art themes, and collections for women, men and kids in colorful patterns and styles to brighten your world.
Holiday Promotion Receive 15% off your in-store purchase or use code Hello22 during checkout at laurelburchstudios.com.
Thank you for supporting a local woman-owned, minority-owned business! Promos can be used on full-priced items and cannot be combined with other discounts.
Business Description Lightport Books publishes children’s books that are fun, friendly and educational. Each of our children’s books celebrates diversity on Earth. The diversity of people and cultures, and the biodiversity of plant and animal life.
Our multicultural children’s books each have learning activities for young readers to engage in multicultural experience and in observing how important biodiversity is to the Earth.
Lightport Books is a small, independent press established in 2001.
Holiday Promotion Holiday books for children ages 3 - 9, describing seasonal celebrations around the world. Featuring “Lights of Winter: Winter Celebrations around the World.”
Business Description Kerstin Phillips, Founder & CEO of Love and Live Wellness, is The Boundaries Coach. She teaches people how to journal and helps women with ADHD set boundaries, carve out me-time, and conquer all the things that make it difficult to adult.
Holiday Promotion Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair Exclusive: The Boundaries Bundle Packed with everything you need to create trust in yourself, cultivate your intuition, and nurture your inner voices (the ones that support you) while moving past your inner critic. Holiday Gift Fair Price: $97 (Value $200)
Boundaries & Balance: Setting Non-Negotiables Save 50% and join the Beta group of Boundaries & Balance (we start December 2nd!) Boundaries & Balance: Setting Non-Negotiables is a six-week program for women with ADHD that are fed up with putting everyone else’s needs first and feeling like a failure at adulting. When you join Boundaries & Balance’s you’ll learn how to say yes to yourself, say no to others, and reclaim yourself and your time. Join Boundaries & Balance before December 2nd and save 50%
Private Coaching for Women with ADHD Adulting is hard, especially when you have ADHD. Your brain functions differently and that’s 100% OK! In Private Coaching, you’ll work one-on-one with Kerstin to get clear on who you are, what you want, and how to work with your superpower that is ADHD.
Business Description Mel Hofmann is a Fine Artist and the creator of the Sacred Journey Medicine Cards deck. The deck has 54 cards that comes with a booklet with instructions for use and messages for each card. With a degree in Fine Art Textiles from California College of the Arts, Mel has ventured into other mediums including painting and photography. She also has a long history as an energy healer with over 40 years of experience.
Business Description Your Copy Power Hour is a budget friendly way of getting BIG returns. You don’t always need a copywriter for a full project. Sometimes, you just need an expert to help you with that ONE next step. Sit down with me for one hour and let’s knock it off your to-do list.
Business Description Oakland Puzzle Company is a mission-driven jigsaw puzzle manufacturer crafting puzzles in a small factory in the Eastlake neighborhood of Oakland. We partner with local artists and organizations to raise funds and promote their work. We focus on high-quality puzzles, a local supply chain, and supporting other small, ethical businesses.
Business Description Sacred Rose Tattoo, oldest women owned tattoo parlor in the Bay Area, consistent winner of the Best of the Bay readers poll, and all around friendliest shop in Berkeley offers the very pinnacle of talent and service. With over 10 artists to choose from, Sacred Rose Tattoo will give you the very best tattoo artist to execute your idea and turn it into a permanent work of art. Sacred Rose Tattoo also sells apparel with a tattoo theme, jewelry, tattoo coloring books, vegan cookbooks and has GIFTCERTIFICATES for that stocking stuffer for your very special person.
Business Description Your body knows how to heal itself–or you wouldn’t be reading this right now! At times, however, your body needs guidance from another to activate your innate self-healing, ease, resilience, and well-being. With over 30 years experience, I can be that guide to help you release stress and pain, increase range of motion, free up impact injuries, and heal women’s concerns. My work involves gentle movement, subtle touch, somatic awareness, and visualization–and tends to be quickly effective. All clothes-on. “It’s magic!” is a frequent comment in my office.
Business Description At Scents by the Bay, a proudly women-owned handcrafted boutique, we take immense pride in offering a diverse range of exclusive, handcrafted products that cater to your holistic well-being and self-expression.
Our mission is to create a haven for seekers of quality and uniqueness. With our proprietary massage oil candles, soaps, shower steamers, soy melts, crystals, aromatherapy jewelry, over 600 perfume and essential oils, and custom bath and body products, we aim to enrich your life and elevate your senses.
We are committed to an ongoing effort for ethical sourcing and eco-friendly practices ensures that each product embodies a conscious and sustainable approach to beauty and wellness.
We believe that self-care is a holistic journey, and our boutique is a reflection of this. From the calming flicker of our massage oil candles to the energy of our crystals, the enchantment of aromatherapy jewelry, and the artistry of our custom bath and body products, we aspire to inspire moments of reflection, healing, and empowerment.
At Scents by the Bay, we invite you to explore, discover, and embrace your individuality. Our offerings are designed to uplift your spirit and enrich your life, helping you create moments of tranquility and self-expression. We exist not only as a boutique but as a partner in your journey towards well-being, self-discovery, and transformation.
Business Description Stained Glass mosaics for your home and garden! Work focused on local native flora, fauna and landscapes. Glass windchimes and suncatchers to brighten your garden and patio~
Business Description Three Stone Hearth Kitchen in Berkeley produces nutrient-dense readymade, foods inspired by traditional cultures around the world. We specialize in locally sourced, organic, seasonal, slow-cooked foods that maximize digestibility and nutrient availability.
Holiday Promotion Give the gift of nourishment with a Three Stone Hearth gift card! Our foods build the immune system, and support resilence from slow-cooked bone broths, soups and stews, pate and plant-based side dishes to fermented beverages like kombucha and kefir, fermented vegetables like sauerkrauts and kimchi, and healthy, whole food snacks and desserts.
We also offer hundreds of items from food producers who share our vision, from Claravale farms raw milk and Sierra Nevada grassfed raw cheeses to Eduardo Morell’s naturally leavened sourdough breads, a selection of gluten-free Breads and Cult Crackers, Golen Gate Neighborhood Honey, Yume Boshe plums and vinegar, and Coracao chocolates.
And since the skin is our largest organ, we have curated a selection of body care products made with minimally processed, food-grade ingredients, created by Luminance, Dr. Alkaitis, By Nieves and Summer Solace.
Business Description Give the Gift of a Berkeley Bucks eGift Card this Holiday Season, and beyond! With over 100 Berkeley Based merchants accepting the Gift Card, Berkeley Bucks is the easiest way to keep cash in the community. With the current BOGO Offer, purchase a $100 or more Gift Card and receive a Bonus $25 Gift Card!
Business Description Inspired by nature, my jewelry is designed with Japanese and Island influences. Each piece is hand finished and plated with real silver or gold with a hand scratched finish for a unique and elegant look. Roman Glass is also used in many of the pieces. Earrings are feather weight for comfort to wear at any occasion.