Gift shopping in Beacon, NY
Raven Rose, a popular gift destination all year round.
The first thought that comes to mind while walking Beacon’s Main Street is that this is no ordinary shopping district. Unlike so many towns and cities across the US and beyond, Beacon’s shopping area is packed with independent stores offering something for everyone. And behind all these small stores are people who’ve taken a leap of faith to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true.
So, if you’re birthday, holiday, wedding, or other gift-shopping, resist the temptation to start scrolling online. Put down your phone and take a walk on Main Street to find something unique, beautiful, and thoughtful.
Here’s just a few gifting ideas for inspiration:
For the fragrance and beauty-lover
Everything you need to keep your bathroom cruelty-free and smelling gorgeous.
If clean and cruelty-free beauty products are your thing, then Witch Hazel (176 Main Street) is for you. Quite possibly the best-smelling store on Main Street, Witch Hazel curates the finest indie cosmetic products including makeup, skincare, body care, candles, home fragrance, and even eco-friendly laundry dryer sheets. Here you’ll also find makeup brands such as Sweed and Neen, nail polish favorites JINsoon and BKIND, and fragrance brands Ellis Brooklyn, Harbinger, and Fischersund.
Beacon Bath & Bubbles (458 Main Street) is a fun, fun store that’s been a Main Street institution for more than 18 years. With many of its soaps made by store owner Brenda Murnane, a soda fountain, and an ice-cream soda bar, this a perfect spot to bring the kiddos. Choose from more than 18 varieties of vintage style sodas, and you might think you’ve just taken a trip back to the 1950s.
Opened in 2024, Burkelman (475 Main Street) is a high-end fashion, home goods, and fragrance emporium. Be sure to check out their distinct, all-gender eau de parfum collection, including their iconic warm and woodsy T.H.V.F (That Hudson Valley Fragrance).
For the tastemaker
Lewis & Pine is the perfect destination for unique jewelry pieces.
Lewis & Pine (133 Main Street) is a destination for gifting the jewelry-lover who coverts unique pieces. Each piece is designed and created by Yali Lewis, who trained as a painter and art historian. The shop also curates work from artists working in other media such as ceramics and letterpress. Candle and home fragrance fans will also love Lewis & Pine’s Translation Collection which is inspired by the idea of “illuminating the untranslatable through the sense of smell.”
From fresh and dried flowers, plants, beauty and wellness to jewelry and crystals, Raven Rose (474 Main Street) is beautifully merchandised. It’s virtually impossible to walk in without leaving with something that either looks or smells amazing. They also offer florals for weddings and special events, including à la carte florals.
Sybil describes itself as “a cozy shop located in the heart of Beacon,” but that’s an understatement. The store, which recently relocated to 504 Main Street, is beautifully arranged with fine home goods from around the world, made by artisans and experts in their crafts. Here you’ll find Glerups slippers, French All-Purpose Cleaner from Marseilles, Meraki shampoo and conditioner, and Lucia soaps handmade in Grasse, France.
Sibling, Sybil’s sister store, just a couple of doors down at 500 Main Street, offers adorable gift giving opportunities for babies and little ones. Also see Hunca Munca’s (145 Main Street) for special gifts for kiddos.
Fine food for foodies
Stella’s Fine Market knows fine food.
If you’re looking to gift a foodie, then Stella’s Fine Market (155 Main Street) is the right destination for a gourmet food hamper. Delicious dry goods, Lick the Vegan Stuff ice-cream, non-alcoholic beers and spirits, and conservas are all here for the choosing. Pick up brands including Nufs, Fishwife, Dumpling Daughter, Bjorn Qorn, and much more.
If your foodie friend is also a cheese fiend, then stop into Beacon Cheese Shop (378 Main Street), which offers a well-curated variety of cheeses and charcuterie items. Cheese and charcuterie boards are available for parties and gatherings. There’s even something for the vegans amongst us as it recently started to sell a selection from the delicious gourmet vegan Rebel Cheese. Beacon Cheese Shop is also famous for its warm, freshly made baguettes that are so scrumptious, it’s worth buying a few extra and freezing them for easy dinner nights.
For the outdoors-type
Every home deserves at least one of these mugs from Last Outpost Store.
Outdoorsy-types are also well-catered for in Beacon. It’s no surprise since we’re sandwiched between spectacular Mount Beacon and the equally breathtaking Hudson River. If you’re gifting someone who likes camping or hiking, then Last Outpost Store (314 Main Street) and Mountain Tops Outfitters (144 Main Street) are must-visits. The Last Outpost offers Beacon and Hudson Valley themed hoodies, tees, trucker hats, collectible enamel mugs, rugged-smelling soaps, and camping essentials. Stop by Mountain Tops Outfitters for hiking poles, backpacks, snowshoes, books, maps, and more.
As always with Beacon, this is just a tiny sample of the incredible independent stores you’ll find on Main Street. Take a day, take your time, and walk from west to east. Have lunch, a snack, boba tea, specialty coffee, or a craft beer to refuel. You won’t be disappointed.
If we’ve whetted your appetite for some retail therapy or gift shopping, explore our Shop Directory for all the retail locations in and around Main Street, and you’ll quickly see there really is something for everyone.
Until next time,
The Beacon Beacon, NY 🧡