Shop Holmes For The Holidays

Tired of scrolling for gifts that don’t feel special? If your holiday shopping has lost its spark, Holmes County can help you find the magic again.

 

“Holmes for the Holidays” is our shop-local season: boutique storefronts, friendly conversations, and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Many shops are rolling out specials and giveaways. Even better, the Shop Holmes, Support Home passport program returns this season, rewarding shoppers for supporting local businesses. Earn stickers as you shop and enter to win cash prizes.

 

Curious what makes shopping local in Amish Country, Ohio different? These are just a few of the stops that tell the story best.

 

’Tis the Season (Berlin)

 

If your list includes the person who starts playing carols before the first frost, take them to Ohio’s largest year-round Christmas shop. ’Tis the Season spans three floors with thousands of ornaments, trees, lights, and hard-to-find accessories. It’s a one-stop ornament-hunt: personalize a family tree, match a favorite hobby, or grab a few smart “host gifts” (ornament + ribbon + handwritten note = done). Accessibility is good, and you can cover a lot of ground quickly. It’s ideal for knocking out multiple names in one stop.

 

 

 

Coblentz Leather (between Berlin & Winesburg)

 

At Coblentz Leather, the focus is on doing one thing well: creating goods that last. From finely made belts and wallets to bags built for years of use, each piece is crafted locally by people who take real pride in their work. It’s the difference between something you buy and something you keep. For anyone drawn to craftsmanship, quality materials, and gifts with quiet substance, this is a place worth visiting.

 

 

 

Christmas at Sheiyah Market (Berlin)

 

Sheiyah Market turns the dial all the way to “festive” for its annual holiday transformation. You’ll find dozens of decorated trees, layered displays, and glowing fireplaces across the campus. Even if you arrive “just to look,” you’ll leave with ideas you can replicate at home (mantel greenery, texture layering, warm-light placement). It’s also a fast way to curate a room’s worth of seasonal style. Mark your calendar and plan extra time. Browsing is half the fun here.

 

 

 

bfearless. Holiday Event

 

This special holiday experience brings together bfearless. and bfearless. at HOME, two sister stores that share a love for thoughtful design and the art of living well. Together, they’re hosting a three-day celebration of home, fashion, and community.

 

 

 

At bfearless. at HOME, explore furniture, lighting, textiles, and seasonal décor curated for people who want their spaces to feel personal and collected. Next door at bfearless., find outfits and accessories that make holiday fashion feel effortless.

 

 

 

This year, enjoy storewide discounts. Learn more by visiting their website. Soft lights and fire pits set the tone as you browse, sip something warm, and explore local vendors and food trucks. It’s a weekend that feels less like shopping and more like a gathering of good style and good company.

 

Dinner at Tarragon at The Inn at Honey Run (Millersburg)

 

After a full day of shopping, treat yourself to a quiet table and a menu that makes the choices easy. Tarragon at The Inn at Honey Run is where the day slows down.The kitchen focuses on contemporary American dishes built around seasonal ingredients, plated with care, in a calm dining room that feels like a reward for getting things done. Pair dinner with a stay at the inn, an adult-only escape, tucked into 56 wooded acres.

 

 

 

Heini’s Cheese Chalet (Bunker Hill)

 

For simple, crowd-pleasing gifts, it’s hard to beat a basket from Heini’s Cheese Chalet. A local favorite since 1935, Heini’s Cheese Chalet blends Swiss heritage with generations of Amish Country dairy farming tradition. Inside, you can sample your way through classic Swiss, creamy cheddar spreads, and new seasonal varieties before building your own basket. Start with cracker-cut cheeses and savory snack meats, add a handful of crisp cheese bites, and finish with a jar of jam or mustard that ties it all together. Whether you’re creating a thoughtful host gift or need something quick for the office, Heini’s makes it easy to give something that’s genuinely enjoyed.

 

 

 

There’s More To Do & Discover In Amish Country

 

This season, trade the online rabbit hole for a day spent discovering local shops that make holiday shopping feel fun again. Holmes for the Holidays is your invitation to slow down, enjoy a day away, and support the neighbors who keep the spirit of handmade and heartfelt holiday traditions alive.

 

Make the most of your visit by staying the night. Book a cozy inn, wake up to a country breakfast, and give yourself time to explore at an unhurried pace. Search locations and reserve your stay HERE. 

 

And don’t stop with shopping. Holmes County has so much more to enjoy, from local wineries and boutique clothing stores to galleries, crafts, and experiences that make every visit feel a little different.