By: | November 6, 2024 | | Monmouth County
Community Magazine’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
By Emma Sylvia
The season of giving is upon us! Trying to brainstorm gifts for your loved ones this holiday season? Look no further than some of your local Monmouth County establishments. There are plenty of offerings near you that will make the perfect gift or stocking stuffer. Look no further than…
CORTEZ CIGARS
For more than 20 years, the Cortez brothers have offered Monmouth County an elevated smoking experience for both the novice smoker and the connoisseur. Located on 23 2nd Avenue in Long Branch, with headquarters at 152 Main St. in Eatontown, Cortez Cigars has both the perfect experience and gift this holiday season. Open 7 days a week.
Cortezcigars.com
1 Hour Session with a Cigar Roller
Book a one-hour session with a cigar roller. $350 includes a specialty rolled cigar just for you and five guests at Cortez’s Eatontown location. Their shop has a factory, tasting areas (indoor and outdoor covered) and retail shop. BYOB. Have a great time and learn about the art of cigar making.
One hour for $350, you and five guests.
Cortez Sampler Pack
The Cortez Sampler Pack comes with 6 cigars (3 sizes in 2 blends). Try out their Cabinet Connecticut Robusto and Toro Grande. These customer favorites have been Cortez’s signature blends since 2008. A perfect gift for your cigar lover, as these mixes between mild and medium are a perfect addition to any cigar collection.
Cabinet Connecticut 1 Robusto, 1 Toro grande, 1 Piramide & Habano 2000 1 Robusto, 1 Toro Grande, 1 Piramide for $58.00
KUR
Located at 412 Bond St. in Asbury Park, Kur Wellness Studios offers positive attitudes and commitments to health for each customer. Head to downtown Asbury for massages, facials, waxing, therapies and products, and a yoga studio/private personal training gym.
KurStudios.com
Signature East/West Massage
Buying a gift for someone who is stressed? Look no further for remedy than Kur’s best massage. Their Signature East/West Massage is a unique, integrative massage combining the West's various relaxing deep-tissue bodywork and the East's Thai stretches for a special experience that is done atop adjustable massage tables.
60 minutes - $119, 90 minutes - $149
Ayurvedic Massages
Ayurveda is India’s traditional holistic system of medicine and means the ‘science of life & longevity’. It embraces three energies (doshas) that govern the functions of the body, and uses an individualized approach to health and wellness that starts with an understanding of your unique body type. In these spa services, a guest’s dosha determines, amongst other things, the oil used, pressure, and speed of strokes:
Ayurvedic Massages 60-min $119, 90-min $169 with private steam shower
HOT & SOUL YOGA
Located both on 565 Rt. 35 in Red Bank and 10 Merchants Way in Colts Neck, Hot & Soul Yoga has the mission of making high-quality yoga and workout classes accessible to everyone. Do you have someone in your life eager to make an improvement to physical or mental health, or simply wants to break into the world of yoga? Look no further than Hot & Soul.
HotAndSoulYoga.com
Holiday Student Special
All high school and college students can enjoy unlimited Hot Yoga and Hot Barre from November 23 to January 11. Must be a full-time student under the age of 24. The perfect gift for the stressed-out student in your life. Have them end the year on a relaxing note and enter next semester more confident than ever.
Unlimited yoga, $299
PANTANO HOME & GARDEN
Pantano Home & Garden, located at 161 Rt. 34 in Holmdel, has the perfect offerings for the person in your life with a green thumb. They’re filled with stylish decor, giftware, and homewares for the holidays. At their world-class nursery, they’ll also be selling Christmas trees this holiday season. Be sure to visit their retail location.
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Brie Baker with Wooden Christmas Tree Spoon
This red glazed, ceramic, Brie Baker with Wooden Christmas Tree Spoon can be found at Pantano in Holmdel at a much better price than other retailers online. The perfect aesthetic for the holidays for the baker in your life. Adds a pop of color to the kitchen every winter and a delicious treat.
$18.99
Traveling Santa and Traveling Reindeer Advent Calendars
It’s easy to lose track of time during the busy holiday season. Luckily, this adorable advent calendar will help you note the date, all while looking perfect with the rest of the holiday decor. Perfect for sitting on a bookshelf, let Santa or his reindeer trek along the December calendar until Christmas arrives.
$6.99 each
Winter Greens Arrangement
Crafted by Pantano’s in-house Floral Designer, Travis Baez, this Winter Greens arrangement is sure to look beautiful in any home this holiday season. Just right for the decorator in your life — or perhaps the host of your upcoming holiday dinner. Not quite the right fit? No problem — have Pantano customize this arrangement to your individual preference.
$75.00
RUSTIC ROOTS
Rustic Roots Garden Center, at 336 Everett Road in Lincroft, offers not just an incredible array of botanical beauty for the home garden, but also has an extensive and beautiful home decor and gift shop.
https://www.rusticrootsgc.com/
LAFCO Fragrance & Home Collection
Discover the enchanting LAFCO Fragrance House & Home Collection at Rustic Roots. Elevate any home with luxurious scents crafted from non-toxic soy wax and enriched with aromatherapeutic essential oils. Experience a sensory journey that’s as kind to the planet as it is to your well-being. Find the perfect fragrance with the Retreat Liquid Soap and Hand Cream.
Liquid Soaps - $26.00
Hand Creams - $28.00
Luminara Candles
These flameless candles create a warm glow, perfect for celebrations. Enjoy features like a 5-hour timer, remote control convenience, efficient battery design, and weatherproof durability for outdoor use. This specific pine cone design looks perfect as we head into the winter season.
Pine Cone Candle - $59.99
Forever Jewelry
Rustic’s jewelry at the boutique is here to stay. Come explore timeless pieces that will elevate any outfit. Each item is handmade with love by Bara Boheme Jewelry, showcasing the beauty of nature and unique variations. Their collection features semi-precious stones, sterling silver, 14K gold fill, and 18K gold plating, all believed to have healing powers. One of their most popular selections is their Clover Bracelet, the perfect present for the girl or woman in your life, especially one with Irish heritage.
Clover Bracelet - $69.99
THE FIR FARM
The Fir Farm, located at 166 Hillsdale Road in Colts Neck, offers locally grown, fresh products. Visit their beautiful property for hops, raw honey, Christmas trees, bee keeping, and more! Christmas Tree season begins in late November - Follow Fir Farm on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
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Raw Honey
Fir Farm’s raw, unfiltered honey is award-winning and never heated. It’s available at their Hop Harvest fest, during Christmas season, and on limited days throughout the year. Endlessly popular and utterly delicious, it’s the perfect gift to fill anyone’s pantry this holiday season.
Prices vary.
Christmas Trees
Fir Farm has been growing Christmas trees for over 40 years. Not only can you buy the perfect tree this holiday season, you can also learn about Trees for Troops. The first weekend of December, Fir Farm participates in Trees for Troops, which delivers trees to thousands of military families in the US and to troops stationed overseas. Fir Farm also donates a gorgeous Christmas tree to Asbury Park for their tree lighting every holiday season. Feel the holiday joy this season!
Prices vary.
GREEN LEAF PET RESORT
Green Leaf Pet Resort, located at 1602 Rt. 35 in Oakhurst, is a state-of-the-art facility and is attached to a veterinary clinic. Reimagined pet care is their forte as Green Leaf offers daycare, boarding, training, grooming, and more. Don’t leave out your pet when you think of your loved ones this holiday season! Give your dog their best life and truly make them feel like a member of your family.
GreenLeafPetResort.com
Deer Antler Chew
A great natural chew toy for dogs of all sizes. Keep your dog entertained for hours, all while keeping your furry friend healthy. Chew toys can relieve both anxiety and boredom, all while honing teething and preventing your dog from chewing up your house. That makes this chew toy both a present for your furry friend and for you!
$13 - small
$32 - large
ASBURY BOOK COOPERATIVE
Located at 644 Cookman Ave in Asbury Park, Asbury Book Cooperative is a fabulous local bookstore right in the heart of the downtown shopping district. Offering a variety of books and products, as well as frequent meetings of book clubs and entertainment, ABC is the perfect place for you to buy a gift for the reader in your life — all while supporting local writers.
AsburyBookCoop.org
No Lifeguard on Duty
Paul Bomba’s No Lifeguard on Duty is a riveting work of historical fiction following three teenage friends during the racial unrest in 1970’s Asbury Park. The book will stir a range of emotions, and its nuanced treatment of race and class is as relevant today as it was in 1970.
2024 Best New Fiction Winner (National Indie Excellence Awards), 2024 Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book in Fiction (Independent Book Publishers Association), and many others.
$19.99
GISELLE BOUTIQUE
Established in 2022, Giselle Boutique offers both basics and sophisticated attire for the modern woman. Located at 65 Broad St. in Red Bank, Giselle Boutique is the perfect spot to find the gift to upgrade the wardrobe for the woman in your life.
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Jasmine Solid Square Neck Sheer Long Top
Offered in black and taupe, this gorgeous top is part of Giselle Boutique’s featured collection. One of many gorgeous pieces to enhance any wardrobe.
$65.00
Layla Faux Leather Bustier Bodysuit
Available in black, this gorgeous bustier bodysuit goes perfectly with any outfit.
$48.00
BACCHUS WINEMAKING
Bacchus Winemaking, at 1540 Rt. 37 West in Toms River, is a fun, unique hands-on winemaking experience. No need to travel all the way to Italy when you can have your own amazing wines right here in New Jersey. The Bacchus Winemaking Club offers the perfect present this holiday season for a group of friends or a fantastic date night option.
BacchusNJ.com
Winemaking Sessions
The winemaking sessions are broken into four 1-hour sessions. Sessions 1 and 2 are scheduled between September 1 - November 2. Session 3 is between January - February. Session 4 completes your winemaking journey May-August.
For more info, call 732-505-6930
MICHAEL DURU CLOTHIERS
Why settle for off-the-rack when made-to-measure is within reach? Michael Duru Clothiers, located on 801 Broad St. in Shrewsbury, is ready for appointments for this holiday season. Order a masterfully tailored suit for the man in your life.
MichaelDuru.com
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Duru Traveler Suit
This quintessential travel suit is 100% wool and both comfortable and fashionable. Perfect for the airport or that next important meeting.
$645.00
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