Local Makers Holiday Gift Guide

Archibald Sisters

406 Capitol Way S, Olympia, WA 98501

For over 25 years, Archibald Sisters has been the go-to place for personal care essentials that appeal to all ages. From fragrances to bath and body to handmade lotions, you can even make your own scent!

The Artist's Gallery

2505 4th Ave W #105, Olympia, WA 98502

Discover a treasure trove of exquisite fine arts and crafts crafted by talented Washington artists at The Artist's Gallery. Boasting a collective of over twenty visionary artists, the gallery offers an array of styles to suit every preference – from classic paintings to contemporary abstracts, and heartfelt handcrafted gifts.

Aunt Kate's Chocolates

296 Sussex Ave W, Tenino, WA 98589

Handcrafted chocolate meets small-town charm at Aunt Kate’s Chocolates. Find handmade chocolates and fudge, a wide variety of black licorice and loose leaf tea. This is a great place for locally crafted gifts and collectibles as well. Chocolate tastings are available for two or four people by appointment.

Bittersweet Chocolates

203 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501

Bittersweet Chocolates strives to provide a sustainable and ethical chocolate business that supports the local community and produces affordable yet luxurious handmade artisan chocolates made with only the finest local, natural, and organic ingredients and the highest quality fair and direct trade chocolate of single origin. Stop in for a box of edible art, enjoy hot chocolate, and grab gifts for friends back home. Read more about Bittersweet Chocolates here.

Ethos Custom Jewelry

203 4th Ave W, Olympia, WA 98501

Ethos Custom Jewelry creates ethically sourced, custom jewelry in downtown Olympia, proudly supporting organizations that allow them to offer recycled and ethically sourced materials. Their custom designs pull together design elements and concepts to present a unique look for each project. If you've dreamed it but can’t find it, they can get you there.

InGenius! Local Artisan Gallery and Boutique

207 1st St S, Yelm, WA 98597

InGenius! Gallery & Boutique has something for everyone who wants to support the area's abundant creative genius. They offer walls full of beautiful fine art, custom framing, pottery, jewelry, leather work, fiber arts, and gift items galore. We're proudly "hyper-local," featuring the works of more than 40 artists and artisans from Yelm, Graham, Lacey, Rainier, Rochester, Tumwater, Olympia, and Chehalis. Read more about InGenius! here.

Lael's Moon Garden Nursery

17813 Moon Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579

A destination nursery showing the culmination of 40+ years of gardening experimentation, Lael's Moon Garden Nursery offers a wide variety of outdoor hardy plants, trees, shrubs, edible landscape plants and selected perennials. Visit the garden and be inspired! Tour the extensive display gardens with mature plantings, gravel pathways and a picnic area. Stroll through the Larch Arch, contemplate the redwoods and enjoy local birds. All plants are grown and acclimated to thrive in the Pacific Northwest.

Maumasi Fire Arts

Mareko Maumasi of Maumasi Fire Arts is a culinary bladesmith and Damascus wizard in Olympia, WA. Mareko builds knives directly for customers who are looking specifically for custom-built, quality culinary knives. Read more about Mareko here.

Of Water, Wind, and Woods

599 Sussex Avenue W, Tenino 98589 - facing McArthur Street in Tenino

Earth-friendly art created in Tenino by Donna Taylor Mayo. Every unique piece of glass art she creates started out as scrap glass. Inspired by the lush forests and vivid coastlines of the Pacific Northwest, Donna revives this wasted glass into something to be treasured for many years to come. *By appointment only.

Olympia Bed Store

418 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Olympia Bed Store is the flagship showroom for Holy Lamb Organics, a sustainable & local bedding company. They also carry local brands that closely align with their values, such as Coyuchi sheets, Sustainable Solutions home products, Cate & Levi recycled stuffed animals, & more! They are your one-stop shop for everything natural and sustainable for your bedroom. Read more about Olympia Bed Store here.

Olympia Farmers Market

700 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501

The second largest farmers market in the state of Washington, the Olympia Farmers Market is open year-round. Visit a variety of vendors including crafts, farms with fresh organic produce and fruits, meats, fresh seafood, fresh cut flowers and live entertainment. Read more about Olympia Farmers Market here.

Sweet Magnolia Coffee House

125 Tumwater Blvd #119, Tumwater, WA 98501

Owner Brittany Morgan is a born-and-raised Olympia native who loves to support women in business. You'll find amazing beverages and sweet and savory treats provided by local makers. The shop also features art and product created by local women.

Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill

15631 159th Ln SE, Yelm, WA 98597

Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill and Alpaca Farm is a small fiber processing mill located in Yelm, Washington. They offer fiber processing from roving batts and yarn all the way to finished goods. Visitors are welcome at both the farm and the mill. Their shop has items from five local farms to choose from, as well as luxury yarns and a complete line of knitting tools and supplies. They also carry alpaca-themed gift items and accessories like scarves, gloves, hats and mittens as well as area rugs made on-site.

Tumwater Craft District Market Building

4200 Capitol Blvd SE Suite 104, Tumwater, WA 98501

The Tumwater Craft District was born from Tumwater’s deep brewing history through the community’s vision and passion for a handcrafted experience. Their experience-oriented community allows friends and families to gather and interact in an educational environment. The new Market Building, opened in the fall of 2023, features multiple local vendors surrounding a livable common space made up of eateries, boutiques, galleries, as well as popup vendors and personal services.

Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar

222 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501

Created by 2nd generation shellfish farmers Shina Wysocki and Kyle Lentz, Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar serves the freshest, locally-sourced shellfish in the county at Olympia’s hip 222 Market. With a family friendly atmosphere and a 21+ bar section, it's a place to enjoy food, friends and family.

Chicory

111 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501

A recent Slow Food Snail of Approval Award recipient, Chicory is a casual fine dining restaurant celebrating all things delicious and sustainable. They provide quality food and drink that highlights the abundance of the Pacific Northwest, and are influenced by the food traditions and techniques of the American South. Grown, harvested, prepared, and poured with care, from the farmers to the fishers, ranchers, foragers, and winemakers. Read more about Chicory here.

Delmonico's Heritage Butcher Shop

916 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98506

Delmonico's is revitalizing the local grocery scene. Here to build meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships between local farms, farmers, and food lovers alike, this butcher shop sources fresh, local beef, pork, lamb, chicken (and more) from regional growers. You'll also find house-made deli items and cold cuts, hot + cold sandwiches, local beer + rare wines, as well as high-end European and local, artisanal grocery items. Read more about Delmonico's here.

The Pacific Northwest Honey Company

10020 US-12, Rochester, WA 98579

With more than 14 years of beekeeping experience, owners Kevin and Amanda Mills are passionate about their honey. Visit them in their shop in Rochester or online. Beekeeping classes are available by appointment.

Johnson's Smokehouse

8312 Diagonal Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98501

The Johnson Family has built a tradition of providing quality smoked meats and cheeses to the Olympia region since 1983. Stop by the shop and discover their wide variety of fresh meats, smoked meats, produce, dairy, beer/wine, ready to eat meals and much much more.

Olympia Seafood Co.

411 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501 / 4242 Capitol Blvd SE Suite171, Tumwater, WA 98501

Serving Olympia and the surrounding area with the absolute best quality local and exotic seafood available, Olympia Seafood Co focuses on sustainable, healthy seafood options so you can feel confident making a choice to shop with them.
You can find them in downtown Olympia and at the Market Building at Tumwater Craft District. They always have a great selection of local and exotic fresh fish and shellfish as well as hot clam chowder and seafood cocktails to go.

PFFC Oyster Boys

The Oyster Boys of Perkins Family Farms have started a new tradition of farming and harvesting oysters. Purchase their oysters online, and follow them on social media for pop up events and locations.

Stewart's Meat Market

17821 WA-507, Yelm, WA 98597

This old fashion butcher shop located in Yelm, Washington was founded in 1933, and is now a 4th generation family-owned business. You’ll always find a line at Stewart’s Meat Market stand at the Olympia Farmers Market, but if you happen to be enjoying Yelm, you can stop by the store there and view cases after cases of quality meat.

Wild Heart Sipping Vinegars

Find them at: Sandstone Distillery and Heddon's Pharmacy in Tenino, Ralph's Thriftway and Bayview Thriftway in Olympia, The Shiplap Shop & Coffee House, Tim's Pharmacy, and Gossamer Lane Fine Art in Yelm

Wild Heart Sipping Vinegar, made in Tenino, WA, throws convention to the wind with every hand-crafted, cold-aged micro batch of sipping vinegar they make. Time makes things tasty, so they slowly and carefully cold-age their shrubs to the perfect equilibrium, allowing the rich fruits, juices, savory herbs, and tangy apple cider vinegar to co-mingle, reaching a beautiful harmony of flavor before we bottle.

Broadfields Farm

5047 Gifford Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512

Broadfields Farm is a local family owned and operated farm in Olympia, Washington. With 200 acres of sprawling fields and cow pastures, they offer high-quality grass-fed and grain-finished beef, chicken eggs, and seasonal products. Their animals are raised in a free-range, natural environment, without any added hormones and antibiotics.

Colvin Ranch

16816 Old Hwy 99 SE, Tenino, WA 98589

Colvin Ranch, A recent Slow Food Snail of Approval Award recipient, is a family owned and operated cattle ranch in Tenino, Washington. For five generations, their family heritage of humane livestock handling, sustainable grazing practices, and stewardship of the land has helped native and endangered plants and animals flourish alongside their all-natural beef and pastured pork. They offer grass-fed, grass-finished beef and pasture-raised pork through their online store, the Olympia Food Co-op, and Spud’s Produce Market.

Helsing Junction Farm

12233 Independence Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579

Helsing Junction Farm is a certified organic farm specializing in growing a wide variety of farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs. They run a Community Supported Agriculture program and also have a farm stand which is open May through November.

Kingfisher Organic Farm

13303 Littlerock Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579

Since 2006, Kingfisher Organic Farm has been feeding people high quality, specialty produce, grown with love and care. They farm as a family and have a CSA program available and their produce is used by regional restaurants such as Basilico Ristorante, Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar, Chicory and Parkside. They also have a booth at the Olympia Farmers Market.

Lost Peacock Creamery

5504 Cross Creek Ln NE, Olympia, WA 98516

As a Grade A Goat Dairy, Lost Peacock Creamery is conscious of how their presence impacts the environment and they're proud to be a Thurston County Green Business. They milk 44 goats twice a day and make cheese three times a week. Their power comes from alternative energy sources (including solar from the farm), they harvest and reuse both rainwater and water from the dairy, and they utilize their whey by-products to feed our pigs.

Nelson Ranch

3624 Waldrick Rd SEOlympia, Washington 98501

Nelson Ranch is about ten miles south of Olympia and one of the oldest ranches in the county still owned by the original family. They have dedicated themselves to providing customers with the most wholesome, best tasting beef available. They are committed to sustainable farming practices and providing the community with a locally grown, quality product. This has been a tradition in the family for five generations and we hope that you enjoy it too. They believe in being responsible stewards of the land and using sustainable, humane methods. This includes “rotational grazing” along the lush meadows of the Deschutes River.

Riverbend Ranch

2841 184th Ave SE, Tenino, WA 98589

​The Jensen Family has been in the timber and cattle business at Riverbend Ranch for five generations in Thurston County, growing premium products since the 1930's.The ranch has raised and sold locker beef and locker pork to family and friends for over 40 years with the commitment of quality, taste and value in mind. Opening day for their u-cut Christmas Tree Farm is November 24th.

TUNaWERTH Creamery

16510 Melville St SE, Tenino, WA 98589

This family owned Dairy and Creamery strives to make exceptional cheeses from the Netherlands (Gouda, Komijne, Kruidnagel) as well as milk products such as low pasteurized milk , yogurt, and soft cheeses.

Three Magnets Brewing Co.

600 Franklin St SE STE 105, Olympia, WA 98501

Three Magnets Brewing Company, known for their innovative and diverse range of craft beers, has a strong focus on creating high-quality, handcrafted beers using locally sourced ingredients. They launched their Self-Care line of NA beer in the first year of the pandemic in 2020 which can be shipped to over 40 states. Read more about Three Magnets Brewing here.

Axis Meads

2633 Willamette Dr NE suite b, Lacey, WA 98516

Axis Meads crafts delicious, quality, small batch meads in Lacey, Washington in the Producers District. Their tasting room features a variety of meads from traditional to fruit flavored. They are open to the public on Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm. Stop in for a taste and say hello!

Chapman Cider

8024 River Dr SE suite 303, Olympia, WA 98501

Chapman Cider was founded in 2016 through the love and passion for creating unique drinks that delight and challenge your definition of what a cider is. Through the ups and downs, Chapman has survived in just the same way as their beloved apple has, adapting and overcoming any challenge.

Headless Mumby Brewing Company

232 Division St NW, Olympia, WA 98502

This seven barrel brewery focuses exclusively on brewing craft lager beer and is one of only a few independent breweries in the nation that does so. Specializing in styles that are often underrepresented in the modern craft beer movement, their lagers range from the traditional German styles to more modern Pacific Northwest-inspired variations.

Heritage Distilling Company

4200 Capitol Blvd SE Suite 104, Tumwater, WA 98501

Heritage Distilling Company is one of the largest craft distilleries on the West Coast and is the largest independently owned craft distillery in Washington State making a variety of whiskeys, vodkas, gins, aquavit and rums from as many local ingredients as possible.

Hoh River Brewery

2442 Mottman Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512

The oldest active brewery in Tumwater, Hoh River Brewery brews each beer with the finest ingredients. Recipes are handcrafted using grain that is grown and malted in Western Washington, hops from the Yakima Valley, and yeast from Portland, OR. Enjoy everything from their Olympic Coast IPA to the "Oxbow Orange" Blood Orange Dunkelweizen.

Matchless Brewing

8036 River Dr SE #208, Tumwater, WA 98501

Located in the Tumwater Warehouse District, the Matchless Brewing taproom features 12 rotating taps of their latest and greatest beers, a large indoor seating area as well as an outdoor patio. The taproom offers a unique view of our working brewery with ample seating.

Mill Lane Winery

16607 Bucoda Hwy SE, Tenino, WA 98589

Mill Lane Winery specializes in handcrafting fruit wines, with fruit harvested from right here in Washington State (except for the pineapple of course!). Their goal for you, as you experience the wine, is to give you the feeling that you're biting into a fresh, delicious piece of fruit. They enjoy experimenting with different fruits, methods, oaking and spices.

Sandstone Distillery

842 Wright Rd SE, Tenino, WA 98589

At Sandstone Distillery, each small batch of spirits is expertly hand-crafted from Washington-grown grains, carefully fermented and artfully distilled at just the right moment to bring the finest of the spirit to your bottle...spirits worthy of the Sandstone tradition! Stop by the distillery in Tenino for a tour and pick up a bottle of their award-winning spirits.

Top Rung Brewing

8343 Hogum Bay Ln NE, Lacey, WA 98516

This 10 barrel production brewery with a tasting room at the brewery in Lacey is a destination for craft beer drinkers to enjoy their beverage and view a production brewery facility. The tasting room is family friendly and they partner with local food vendors and food trucks.

Talking Cedar Brewery & Distillery

19770 Sargent Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579

Talking Cedar, a 35,000 sq. ft. Distillery-Brewery-Restaurant in Grand Mound, WA, is owned by the Chehalis Tribe. Their facility includes a 15,000 sq. ft. tribally-owned tasting room and distillery, with 8 fermentation tanks for the production of spirits for craft brewers throughout the region. They also have a 6 barrel production floor for Talking Cedar Brewing, creating craft brews on site. Read more about Talking Cedar here.

Triceratops Brewing

8036 River Dr SE #203, Tumwater, WA 98501

Triceratops Brewing Company's tasting room is located in the growing Tumwater Warehouse District. Their mission is to serve their community and the PNW with great beer. They've earned four medals at the Washington Beer Awards: a bronze for Hawthorne Coffee Milk Stout in 2016, bronze for Pennsyltucky Vienna-style lager in 2018, bronze for Revival Coffe and Motors Coffee Milk Stout in 2021, and A Gold for the Bohemian Rhaspberry Golden Ale.

Whitewood Cider

728 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98506

Whitewood Cider is the South Puget Sound's first craft cidery. Officially a nano-cider producer, their ciders are found all around Thurston County at the finest bottles shops, pubs and and restaurants that are the most dedicated to locally-made craft cider. Visit Whitewood Cider at the Teeny Tiny Taproom in downtown Olympia.

Well 80 Brewhouse

514 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501

Well 80 is a brewery and brewpub built on the site of one of Olympia, Washington’s famous Artesian wells. In fact, this delicious well water is used in brewing their line of tasty craft beers. The goal at Well 80 is to follow in the footsteps of Olympia Brewing Company founder Leopold Schmidt, Brewmaster Paul Knight, and all the other pioneers that made great beer from some of the best water in the world.