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2025 Holiday Gift Guide

The Market at The Meetinghouse

Hours

Tuesday – Sunday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Closed Mondays.
Closed Thanksgiving Day.

Location and Parking

Share experiences as unique as your loved ones.

The best gifts don’t just sit on a shelf; they stir something within us. Whether it’s a handmade piece from a local artist or a class that renews body and mind, every offering here is designed to nourish the soul.

We created the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide because we believe the holidays can be gentler, slower, and more meaningful. Instead of gifts that are quickly forgotten, we wanted to uplift local artisans, offer experiences that nourish body and spirit, and create a place for the community to gather and make the season feel like home again.

We invite you to explore what we’ve gathered for you this season.

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What’s Inside?

Inside the guide, you’ll find:

Artisan gifts made with heart
Chocolates, caramels & seasonal treats
Wellness experiences & yoga packages
Creative and reflective workshops
Spiritual, coaching & leadership journeys

Gifts that nourish body, mind, and spirit.

Shop Small at The Market

The Market at The Meetinghouse is filled with handcrafted goods, small-batch treats, and thoughtful gifts from local makers. Many items are created in limited quantities, and new pieces arrive weekly.

Come browse, explore, and find gifts that feel personal, intentional, and full of heart.

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm  (Closed Mondays.)

Holiday Hours:
Open 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday, November 26 and Friday, November 28. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27.

Location:
The Market at The Meetinghouse
602 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT

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Explore The Market to find the gift that says, “I saw this and thought of you.” Every maker brings something uniquely crafted, thoughtfully sourced, and full of heart — the perfect way to shop small and support artisans from now through Christmas.

Artisan Gifts, Made with Heart

Shop in person at The Market at The Meetinghouse

Holli Levy – Encaustic Artworks: Framed originals made with eco-dyed paper, real leaves, and the beauty of the Connecticut landscape. Each piece preserves texture and light through encaustic painting — a meaningful gift for art lovers and nature enthusiasts.

Holly Curtis – Handmade Ceramics: Freshly restocked for the season: functional, hand-thrown ceramics designed to be used and loved every day. Choose from mugs, cups, and tableware that bring grounded beauty to any home.

With Sprinkles – Hand-Crocheted Critters: Adorable, festive crocheted animals have arrived just in time for the holidays. Perfect stocking stuffers, children’s gifts, or cheerful companions for the season.

Reynard & Co. – Children’s Winter Hats: New handmade toddler and kids’ hats featuring reindeer, Christmas trees, and seasonal whimsy. Cozy, charming, and ready for winter adventures.

Bandit Kat Designs – Handmade Jewelry: Original jewelry crafted with creativity and individuality, now available for the holiday season.

Dog Paw Design – Hand-Carved Wooden Trivets: Artful butterfly carved trivets that blend beauty and function — a gorgeous addition to any kitchen or dining table, ideal for thoughtful hosts and home cooks.

Growing Joy – Indoor Plants: Bright, thriving indoor plants that have been soaking up the Market’s natural sunlight. Each one adds life, calm, and green beauty to any space — a gift that grows all year long.

The Winding Road – Felt Ornament Collection: A new tabletop Christmas tree decorated with handmade Nepali felt ornaments, all individually available for purchase. Soft textures, bright colors, and globally crafted charm.

Heather’s Handmade Scarves: Cozy, beautifully made scarves by our very own Heather. Warm, textured, and perfect for gifting — or for keeping yourself wrapped in handmade comfort this winter.

Chocolate, Caramels & Confections: From velvety chocolates to buttery caramels and whimsical seasonal sweets, The Market offers delicious gifts from Gotta Get It Gifts, Annie B’s, Maggie Lyon Chocolatiers, and The Winding Road, and more — perfect for teachers, hosts, stockings, or a little joy on the go.

Because our items are handmade in small batches, availability varies and quantities are limited. New pieces arrive often! We encourage you to stop by regularly to see what’s fresh and find your favorites before they’re gone.

Experiences and Wellness

Give the gift of renewal—movement, mindfulness, and breathing space.

Wellness Offerings Include:

  • 5 Class Holiday Gift Card
  • Baby + Me Class
  • Restorative + Reiki Workshop Pass
  • New Year Reboot Workshop
  • Private Yoga and Reiki Sessions
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Experiences last long beyond the holiday season. From gentle movement to mindful renewal, these offerings invite your loved ones to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with themselves.

 

Wellness Offerings – with Kate Loewengart and our Wellness Team

5-Class Holiday Gift Card: Share the gift of movement and mindfulness. Allows the recipient to take 5 classes within a 3-month period. 10% off the single-class drop-in rate.  If ordered before December 20, we will email you a printable certificate for gifting. Purchase on our Wellness Registration Site.

Baby + Me Class: Gentle bonding for new parents! This session-based class for moms and pre-crawling babies will build community and focus on adults, stretching and strengthening where you need it most when recovering from childbirth or caring for a little one. Purchase on our Wellness Registration Site.

Restorative + Reiki Workshop Pass: Valid for 1 month. Class includes a restorative practice, a sequence of floor poses done with supportive prop placement. Long, easeful holds allow for full release of tension, and give your muscles and mind the rest and recuperation they need. Purchase on our Wellness Registration Site.

New Year Reboot Workshop: Join Kate on January 11, 2026 for a intention setting practice, where we will journal, create vision boards for the new year, and release ourselves of expectation and judgement. Includes restorative yoga and meditation to shed what you have brought with you into the New Year – and begin the process of leading yourself into to 2026. Purchase on our Wellness Registration Site.

Private Yoga and Reiki Sessions: Give the gift of personal instruction, attention and realignment. Time with a yoga instructor can help deepen practice and help begin one. The gift of a Reiki session is one that lasts a lifetime. To purchase, email us at wellness@meetinghouse.life

About: Kate Loewengart is the Wellness Resident at The Meetinghouse. Kate received her 200 hour yoga teaching certification from YogaWorks in 2010, an internationally recognized program with roots in both the Ashtanga (flow) and Iyengar (alignment) lineages. With a diverse background that spans hospitality, marketing/advertising and yoga, mindfulness and early childhood education programs, she has built her career by connecting people, building communities and strengthening organizations. As the Wellness Resident, Kate oversees our yoga and meditation studio. She also works collaboratively with our other residents and The Meetinghouse leadership to explore how wellness perspectives can enhance our programs. She looks forward to casting a wide net on wellness activities, and creating more ways for The Meetinghouse to serve the community through wellness-related programs.

 

Nature Offerings Include:

  • Forest Bathing
  • Pollinator Pathway Consultation
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Give the gift of balance, growth, and groundedness. Renewal is one of the greatest luxuries we can offer.

Forest Bathing – with Heather Cochrane

Discover how a gentle walk in the woods can refresh both mind and body.  Let nature help you unwind with a restorative forest bathing session.

In this peaceful outdoor experience, you’ll:

  • Slow down and reconnect with the natural world through guided mindfulness practices.
  • Experience the proven benefits of “forest bathing,” from reduced stress to greater clarity.
  • Enjoy a sense of community while soaking in the sights, sounds, and scents of the forest.
  • Sessions last about 2 hours and are held entirely outdoors.
  • Cost: $25

Perfect for teens and adults who are looking reconnect with the outdoors. Click here to purchase.

 

Pollinator Pathway Consultations – with Heather Cochrane

Learn how to extend the pollinator pathway in your own yard, including plant recommendations and ecological tips for a thriving native garden.

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Cost: $30
  • Location: Your yard

Transforming your yard will bring bees, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife to your yard for you to enjoy.  Click here to purchase.

About: Heather Cochrane (Masters of Environmental Studies and Certified Forest Therapy Guide) is the Environmentalist in Residence at The Meetinghouse. A longtime high school science teacher, Heather now uses her skills to connect the community with the woods and wetlands surrounding The Meetinghouse, bringing learning beyond the classroom walls. Heather also holds a degree in education from Georgia State University and a bachelor’s in German from Allegheny College. She furthered her studies at the Goethe Institut in Staufen, Germany.

Creative and Reflective Offerings

Support creativity, clarity, and self-discovery with workshops and guided experiences.

Featured Offerings:

  • Writing Workshop with Dr. Fanta Waterman
  • Community Leadership & Wellness Workshop (on-site or brought to your organization) with Dr. Fanta Waterman
  • New Year Reboot Workshop led by Kate Loewengart, RYT 200 Hour

Want to learn more? Click the buttons below to schedule a 1:1 conversation with Fanta below, or click here to purchase the New Year Renewal Package.

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Inquire about Community Leadership and Wellness Workshop
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For the thinker, writer, or lifelong learner, these experiences nurture creativity and clarity. Whether it’s time to finally finish that project or space to reimagine what’s next, these offerings inspire both focus and flow.

Writing Workshop – with Dr. Fanta Waterman

Need to finish writing your thesis, manuscript, or other product? Find your focus and finish your project in this serene writing retreat. Includes guided exercises, protected writing time, and a 20-minute 1:1 coaching session with Fanta. Learn how to develop realistic writing objectives, understand your writing style, how to get writing done, and brainstorming tips.  Contact Fanta for an exploratory session to learn more.

  • Duration: 6 hours (including breaks)
  • Cost: $100
  • Location: 602 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT

Community Leadership & Wellness Workshop — with Dr. Fanta Waterman

A reflective, trauma-aware workshop blending gentle movement, grounding practices, and group discussion to support resilience, clarity, and confidence. Available as a single session or three-part series, hosted at your organization or The Meetinghouse. Contact Fanta for an exploratory session to learn more and design your workshop.

  • Duration: Variable (single session or three-part series)
  • Cost: Starting at $225
  • Location: 602 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT

About: Fanta Waterman PhD, MPH, RYT is a researcher, consultant and educator. An appointed Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, her work centers leadership and public health practice with a focus on social entrepreneurship and personal leadership. Serving as Founder and Senior Advisor at Serrette Brown Research and Consulting since 2018, Fanta’s work and coaching style integrates industry knowledge and academic expertise with actionable frameworks and strategies to help individuals drive effective, sustainable, population-led change.

 

New Year Reboot Workshop: Join Kate on January 4, 2026 for a intention setting practice, where we will journal, create vision boards for the new year, and release ourselves of expectation and judgement. Includes restorative yoga and meditation to shed what you have brought with you into the New Year – and begin the process of leading yourself into to 2026. Purchase on our Wellness Registration Site.

About: Kate Loewengart is the Wellness Resident at The Meetinghouse. Kate received her 200 hour yoga teaching certification from YogaWorks in 2010, an internationally recognized program with roots in both the Ashtanga (flow) and Iyengar (alignment) lineages. With a diverse background that spans hospitality, marketing/advertising and yoga, mindfulness and early childhood education programs, she has built her career by connecting people, building communities and strengthening organizations. As the Wellness Resident, Kate oversees our yoga and meditation studio. She also works collaboratively with our other residents and The Meetinghouse leadership to explore how wellness perspectives can enhance our programs. She looks forward to casting a wide net on wellness activities, and creating more ways for The Meetinghouse to serve the community through wellness-related programs.

Spiritual and Leadership Growth

A meaningful gift for those seeking purpose, grounding, or personal transformation.

Featured Offering:

  • Formational Coaching with Dr. Deborah Rundlett
    A six-session journey integrating mind, body, and spirit for deeper leadership and alignment.

Want to learn more? Schedule a 30-minute 1:1 conversation directly with Debbie below.

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What is Formational Coaching? And, how does it differ from other forms of coaching? Formational Coaching explores the relationship between your spiritual formation and your leadership.

It’s been said that the whole leader calls for the whole person. As leaders we are committed to developing mentally, physically, and emotionally. But, what of our souls? Connecting soul with Source, for the sake of our leadership, calls for intentionality.

Formational Coaching involves exploration, practice, and taking concrete actions around spiritually growing up and waking up, thereby equipping you to lead prosocial change.

Formational coaching focuses on five key ingredients:

  • Core Identity: Connecting with Source
  • Character: Testing and Discerning
  • Competence: Becoming Fully Alive
  • Crisis: How do we navigate the challenging seasons in our lives
  • Call to Engagement and Action

Receive the invitation to become fully alive for the sake of your leadership and the care of people and planet!

Cost: $1200 for six sessions.

About: Dr. Deborah Rundlett is a practical mystic who helps leaders and teams connect soul with Source. She believes whole leader requires the whole person: body, mind, and soul. A global coach and facilitator, she designs journeys that weave perennial wisdom, change-leadership principles, and regenerative practice for the flourishing of people and planet. Debbie has served in business (IBM-PC advertising launch team), academia (doctoral leadership track), and the church (pastor and judicatory leader). She currently serves as Director of The Meetinghouse, home to Poets & Prophets, a global community of change leaders, and is a founding steward of the Global Consciousness Institute and a member of the Humanistic Leadership Academy steering board.

How to Purchase

To shop artisan goods or check availability:
Visit The Market during open hours

To register for classes or experiences:
Use the links above

To book workshops or coaching:
Email using the links above or connect@meetinghouse.life

Questions or Comments?
We’re here to help. Contact us at connect@meetinghouse.life or call 203-748-2806

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The Meetinghouse
602 Ridgebury Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877

 

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