Christmas Gift Ideas From Hertfordshire Small Businesses 2024
Curated with love for mindful gifting this holiday season
Introduction To Small Business Gifts
This year, I’m excited to share a selection of meaningful gifts that celebrate wellness, community, and self-care from small businesses in Hertfordshire, including Hitchin, Letchworth and surrounding villages.
This list includes a few offerings from Worker Bee Yoga, designed to inspire mindfulness, as well as unique finds from talented small local businesses. Let’s make this season special by supporting North Hertfordshire’s wonderful community of makers and artisans.
Thank you for being part of the Worker Bee family; may these gifts bring peace, joy, and relaxation to you and your loved ones.
Gifts from Worker Bee Yoga
Give the gift of yoga this year!
New Year Day Retreat Experience
Treat someone special to a full-day retreat focused on relaxation and rejuvenation. This day retreat includes meditation, guided yoga sessions, nourishing meals and an intention setting workshop. It’s an ideal gift for anyone seeking a true escape to recharge mind, body, and spirit and create a positive mindset for the year ahead.
1-Month All-Access Membership
This 1-month membership grants unlimited access to my yoga classes, both online and in-person including my upcoming online New Year Yoga Workshop in January. It’s perfect for anyone ready to start or deepen their practice. The membership provides flexibility, allowing students to explore various yoga styles and attend classes that fit their schedule.
Private One-on-One Yoga Session
Give the gift of a customised yoga session tailored to individual needs, whether they’re looking to ease stress, refine their practice, or simply relax. These one-on-one sessions make wonderful, thoughtful gifts for friends, family, or anyone interested in personalised guidance.
Check out the full Worker Bee gift page here.
Local Wellness and Self-Care Gifts
Yomella’s natural soaps and creams make great Christmas presents or stocking fillers!
Handmade Natural Cosmetics
Treat a loved one (or yourself) to a beautiful handmade soap, cream or fragrance. Yomella makes high quality products from natural ingredients in small batches just outside of Cambridge. I’ve personally used the Orange and Ylang Ylang cream as a moisturiser- it smells amazing whilst being gentle on sensitive skin. I also LOVE the alphabet soaps as a fun gift!
Where to Buy: Yomella (or at Stapleford Granary’s Winter Market 16-17th Dec)
Artisan Candles
Bring a calming glow into the home with hand-poured candles made by Lauren at Chapter Two Fragrance using natural high quality ingredients. Their soothing scents create a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for meditation or relaxation.
Where to Buy: Chapter Two Fragrance
Affirmation Cards
Bring a smile to your loved ones with a beautiful set of affirmation cards from The Happy Company. Jennie founded the company after struggling with her own mental health and discovering affirmations helped her. These make beautiful, thoughtful gifts that encourage moments of self-care and relaxation.
Where to Buy: The Happy Company
Locally Roasted Coffee
Support Hitchin-based ethically sourced roasters Camper Van Coffee with a gift of their high-quality, flavourful freshly roasted beans. Their coffee both smells and tastes delicious – and can give you a real morning pick-me-up, perfect for making chilly winter mornings more cozy.
Where to Buy: Lannock Larder
Cheese Subscription
Is there a cheese lover in your life? Gift them ‘Curd Nerds’, a monthly cheese subscription from The Little Deli in Hitchin with a carefully curated selection of three cheeses and tasting notes… the ultimate indulgence!
Where to Buy: The Litte Deli
Unique Experiences in Hitchin
Join Fussey & Baer & Woody & Wool to make a unique gift for someone you love!!
Clay Boobie Pot Class – 12th December
For the creatively inclined, Dussey & Baer are partnering with Woody & Wool for an evening to make “boobie pots”. All of the products and tools are provided and you take your pot home to dry that night. It’s an excellent gift for anyone interested in exploring their artistic side, or perhaps you want to attend yourself so you can make a fun gift for a loved one!
Where to Book: Fussey And Baer
Massage Experience
A massage can be the ultimate gift for relaxation. Treat someone to a pampering session with Rebecca Polydorou (@balance_with_rebecca), at either a central Hitchin location or at your home. She also offers reiki massage and one to one breathwork, perfect for recharging and restoring balance.
Where to Buy: Balance With Rebecca
Escape Room Experience
Spend quality time completing a live action game against the clock! In a small group you’ll work together to find clues, solve puzzles and accomplish tasks to successfully complete a mission before your 60 minutes runs out! Agent Brains in Letchworth has 5 games available each with a different story and level – some are suitable for ages 10+.
Where to Book: Agent Brains
Suggested Gift Wrapping and Presentation Tips
For an eco-friendly wrapping option, consider using reusable fabric wraps, recycled paper, or biodegradable materials.
Personalise gifts with small, thoughtful touches like handwritten notes, sprigs of dried flowers, or small, festive ornaments.
A mindful wrapping approach adds warmth and intention to each gift, making it even more meaningful.
Where To Find Christmas Gifts From Hertfordshire Small Businesses
You can find these gifts in stores and markets around North Hertfordshire! Here’s some upcoming Christmas markets to make your shopping easier:
Standalone Farm Christmas Market Nov 30th -Dec 1st + Dec 7-8th
A festive market with music, food, shopping, and animal appearances at Standalone Farm in Letchworth. The market will take place on the weekends of November 30–December 1 and December 7–8, 2024. Tickets are required for all attendees, except children under 2.
Hitchin Art Hub Art Fair Dec 7th
Taking place in Hitchin’s Market Place, this is a chance to buy a unique Christmas present from some of Hitchin’s finest local artists.
Big Weekend Hitchin Marketplace Dec 14-15th
A family-friendly afternoon with a Giant Snow Globe, Santa’s Grotto, Rodeo Reindeer, Make & Take workshop, and much, much more!
A final note…
Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Worker Bee community.
May your holiday season be filled with peace, wellness, and joy. I look forward to seeing you in the studio over the holidays or in the new year! For our holiday schedule, please click here.
Happy holidays, and here’s to a wonderful new year ahead!
Hannah x
