Holiday Shopping in Flat Rock
Now that Thanksgiving is over, many of us will start to get serious about our holiday shopping. Fortunately, Flat Rock is replete with wonderful options for purchasing gifts for family and friends.
Here are some ideas to help you get started.
Thanks to all the local merchants that help make the Holiday season festive, tasty, and convenient right here in Flat Rock!
Scroll down to learn more about all the amazing shopping options in our Village.
Support our merchants. Shop local.
The Wrinkled Egg
The Wrinkled Egg is the iconic anchor of the row of shops on Flat Rock’s Little Rainbow Row. The Egg has an eclectic mix of items as unique as its name. You'll find bath & body stuff, original folk art, antique treasures, women's fashion and accessories, fun gifts and games, and plenty of wonderful ideas for Christmas. The Wrinkled Egg is the perfect place to start your shopping adventure.
Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10-5
Sundays 11-5
Open earlier by luck....later most likely!
Website: www.thewrinkledegg.com
Firefly Craft Gallery
Firefly features the work of dozens of Western North Carolina’s most accomplished craftsmen and artists. It offers an extensive array of original art created from metals, clay, wood, glass, textiles, sterling silver, and other media. This holiday season, you will find the perfect gift for anyone you love. Visit Firefly to find memorable items sure to touch his or her heart.
Holiday Hours
Open Tuesday to Friday 11-4, Saturday 11-3 & Sundays 12-3
Dogwood Gifts
Dogwood is a unique home, garden and gift shop located in Little Rainbow Row. This delightful shop features local artists and craftspeople along with locally produced and sourced dried flowers and plants, jams, soaps and honey. Dogwood as has gift items for the cook, gardener, hostess, and anyone who appreciates special and beautiful items for the home. Stop by and let their warm and knowledgeable staff simplify the holidays and make you a gift-giving hero in the process.
Open Seven Days a Week Now!
Monday-Thursday 11-4
Friday-Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-3
The Gallery at Flat Rock
The Gallery at Flat Rock presents finely curated contemporary art, crafts, and gifts in all mediums. Suzanne, Susan, and Brown Dog work with more than 60 regionally and nationally acclaimed artists to create a unique and inviting gallery space featuring some of the finest art available in western North Carolina and a wide array of excellent gift ideas for this holiday season.
Gallery artists have been hard at work to present original gifts for the holiday. Whimsical oil paintings by Liz Wiesel. New pottery shapes and designs by Barry Rhodes. The latest painting from Cynthia Wilson. And so much more. You will also find lots of gift ideas and a table full of Christmas items 40% off.
Holiday Hours
Open Wednesday through Saturday 11-4 & Sundays 11-3
galleryflatrock.com
Flat Rock Playhouse - Shop the Rock!
The Playhouse’s online gift shop is now open, and just in time for your holiday shopping. T-shirts are available in a variety of colors with adult and youth sizing, and they have additional apparel items like sweatshirts, hats, polos, and totes. They also have unique items like their 50th-anniversary book with a detailed history of the Flat Rock Playhouse as well as prints designed by some of your favorite Vagabonds.
Items can be shipped or picked up at the Box Office.
Flat Rock Cinema
Purchase a Flat Rock Cinema Gift Card here.
The Flat Rock Cinema always brings the best of Hollywood and independent films in a clean and friendly bistro-style setting to our Village.
Share this quintessential movie experience with your family and friends by purchasing a gift card good for tickets and the delicious food and beverages offered by their bistro.
Highland Lake Inn & Resort
Season’s Restaurant
Gift Certificates for Any Occasion
The gift of fine dining and warm Southern hospitality fits everyone. Your loved ones will have the choice of using the gift for dining, lodging or purchasing a unique item from our gift shop. A visit to Highland Lake Inn & Resort is a wonderful way to celebrate any occasion, to pamper that special someone, or to simply say “Thank You” to a deserving employee or client.
Gift cards are also available to purchase to use exclusively in the restaurant and gift shop. They can be refilled and can be purchased by contacting the restaurant directly at 800-758-8130. Learn more here.
Season’s Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday
Lunch: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Dinner: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sunday
Brunch Buffet: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
Honey and Salt
Morning standards, like pancakes and egg plates, share the menu with unique breakfast skillets, quinoa bowls, smoothies, and a toast bar. Honey and Salt also offers custom and large party bakery ordering, specialty cakes, cookies & breads to help you be a holiday hosting sensation.
To help get you through the holiday season Honey and Salt is selling Little River Roasting Fa-La-La-Laliday coffee in addition to their High Strung blend. Let the holiday shopping commence!
Gift Certificates are available, as well as some very cool Honey and Salt merch including mugs and apparel. See the full list of offerings here. Perfect for the foodie in your life!
Hours: Wed - Sun, 8 am - 2 pm
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards Flat Rock
The holidays can be stressful. Perhaps a nice bottle of wine (or six) is in order. One thing is for sure, a bottle of wine from Saint Paul will always be the perfect size and color. Gift certificates available.
Hours: Wed - Sun, Noon - 7 pm
Flat Rock Village Bakery
Flat Rock’s iconic brick-oven bakery cafe serves baked goods and food made from scratch daily - specializing in pastries, cookies, artisan breads, sandwiches, and wood-fired pizzas. All made with local and organic ingredients. Open daily. Gift Certificates and special orders available for the holidays. Call 828.693.1313 for more information.
Hours:
Mon - Wed: 7am - 5pm
Thurs - Sun: 7am - 7pm
Our Recipe Roots
Simply the very best pies in Henderson County with special offers for the holiday season. Call Jessica to place your holiday order or to purchase a gift card that will allow your loved ones to pick out their own pie!
This December, Jessica will be offering NEW cinnamon roll flavors and an assortment of holiday pies including eggnog, candy cane cheesecake, gingerbread cream, German chocolate, and more. Make this the tastiest holiday season ever with something from Our Recipe Roots. They will love you for it!
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
The Pop-Up Store adjacent to the Sandburg Home is open for a few more days, including today (Sunday Nov 29th) and the weekend of Dec 5-6, weather permitting. Hours of operation are 10am - 2pm. Great gifts ideas for kids who love goats, people who enjoy good books, and apparel with a literary flair. Perfect for your discriminating gift recipient!
Campfire Grill
Flat Rock’s newest restaurant opened in 2020 and despite the challenges of navigating a pandemic, has proven itself as a stylish and delicious addition to the culinary scene in Flat Rock. Support our friends at Campfire and make your loved ones very happy with a Campfire Grill Gift Card. And keep an eye on their website to see what tasty options they will have for your holiday meals! Website here.
Also, do you need a venue for a holiday celebration? Reserve the entire restaurant on Mon, Tues, or Wed evenings. A beautiful space perfect for the holidays. Call for information.
Tues & Wed 11:00am–3:00pm
Thurs -Sat 11:00am–8:00pm
The Park at Flat Rock
What better way to honor your friends and family than donating in their name to The Park At Flat Rock! 100% of money raised goes directly to the Park at Flat Rock.
YOU can help The Park remain an integral and beautiful part of our community for generations to come.
Historic Flat Rock, Inc.
On sale now, Garden Tips from Well Seasoned Gardeners, Historic Flat Rock Inc.’s first-ever book. A must for your library or an excellent gift. Best of all, proceeds benefit the HFR Inc Flat Rock Historic District preservation efforts.
Purchase here: www.historicflatrockinc.com