Looking for thoughtful, locally inspired holiday gifts? Asheville’s makers, artisans, and small businesses offer plenty of creative options — from curated food boxes to artisan treats and custom collaborations. Supporting local not only makes for memorable gifts, it also uplifts the small businesses that help make Asheville such a vibrant community. Happy gifting!
🎁 Asheville-Based Gift Box & Basket Options
Devil’s Foot Beverage Company — Offers both a Corporate Gift Program (curated boxes, mix-and-match bundles, wholesale 24-packs, custom cans) and a limited-edition “WNC Strong Holiday Gift Box” for friends & family.
Asheville Goods — Curated eco-friendly holiday boxes filled with small-batch, locally made foods, teas, snacks, and artisan goods — ship nationwide or local pickup.
The Asheville Shop — Offers holiday gift baskets and curated boxes featuring local artisan items, gourmet food, handmade goods, and Asheville-themed gifts.
Provisions Mercantile — Their “Asheville Makers” collection features curated gift boxes (from charcuterie- and breakfast-style assortments to tea & snacks or full holiday collections).
Asheville Detours — Provides “Authentic Asheville” gift boxes (and holiday-themed baskets) filled with local goods — useful for gifts, welcome boxes, or corporate gifting with a local touch.
Go Direct to the Maker — Many Asheville makers offer their own holiday gift boxes that let you support them directly. Examples include Asheville Tea Company, Poppy Popcorn, and French Broad Chocolates (frenchbroadchocolates.com) — all offering curated boxes or selections perfect for gifts, stocking stuffers, or custom bundles.
Build-Your-Own Gift Basket at the WNC Farmers Market — Create a completely custom gift by selecting local products from dozens of vendors at the WNC Farmers Market. From artisan jams and honey to handmade crafts, baked goods, and regional specialties, it’s an easy way to support multiple small businesses at once while crafting a one-of-a-kind basket.
📦 Western NC Gift Boxes Outside Asheville
Main Street Ltd (Brevard, NC) — Delivers a wide selection of gift baskets and boxes — from wine & gourmet to bath & body, snacks to care packages. They ship nationwide and are a great option if you want high-quality baskets beyond Asheville.
Gift Baskets by Melissa (Mills River, NC) — Offers WNC-focused gift boxes like the “WNC Strong” and “Asheville Classic” boxes, filled with regional artisan goods — a great choice if you want to celebrate Western NC broadly. And if you live in Arden, Fletcher, or Mills River, they hand deliver!
Southern Oak Gift Company (Cary, NC) — While based in Cary, they offer an “Asheville NC-Made Gift Box” featuring regionally made snacks, teas, spices, and artisan items — perfect for any non-locals wanting a taste of Asheville.
