The Office of Alumni and Parent Programs would like to help promote our alumni-owned small businesses and encourage Midd alums to shop local and shop small. We hope you can find wonderful gifts for your friends and family, whether they are local finds or online goodies.
Did you miss our submission window? You can still fill out our form online. Please note that we are looking for alumni-owned businesses that provide something tangible (i.e., arts and crafts, home goods, restaurants, clothing, photography, inns, etc.) that can be purchased as either as gifts or gift cards.
Alum(s) | Business | Location | Description | Discount |
| Nathaniel Badder '98 | 36 Letters | Baltimore, MD | 36 Letters creates custom photo letter art using pictures of locally found objects to spell out words and phrases. The result is unique, hand-made artwork that brings local charm to homes and offices. With nearly 1,000 “letters,” pieces can be customized to suit any taste. Popular usages include names, addresses, businesses, schools, sports teams, and phrases. They make great gifts for birthdays, weddings, housewarmings, the holidays, and more. | |
| Aimee Hopkins '93 | Aimee Art Productions | Glendale, CA | Arts education classes online and outdoors — dance, music, theatre, art, puppetry, playwriting, yoga, cooking - schedule with us! | Discount with code MiddKid93, ends Sept 2021 |
| Isabel Abislaiman '87 | Abislaiman Joyas | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Fine jewelry for four generations. Limited edition designs in silver by local artists. | Discount with code MIDD10 |
| Heather Boyhan '00 | Align Life Chiropractic & Natural Health Center | Asheville, NC | We offer technology-based chiropractic care and help you bridge the gap between health care and personal development. | |
| Anne Robinson '88 | Annie's Southfork Silverworks | Lostine, OR | Beautiful, one-of-a-kind hand-crafted jewelry—earrings, necklaces, and silver bracelets—made of semi-precious stones, pearls, beads, ancient Roman glass, Russian lacquer painting, sterling silver, and gold. | Free shipping for Middlebury Alumni |
| Elizabeth Toder '90 | Auguste+Frieda, LLC | Denver, CO | Cozy, cute, environmentally-friendly, tall socks for the infant, toddler, and Mama set. | |
| Nell Cross Beckerman '95 | Author | Los Angeles, CA | My debut picture book, "Down Under the Pier," released last spring, is perfect for ages 4-8. I've listed the link from bookshop.org, which supports indie bookstores everywhere. | Personalized signed bookplate and fortune-telling fish with proof of purchase |
| Annie Philbrick '80 | Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café | Mystic, CT and Westerly, RI | Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café are locally owned, fiercely independent bookstores offering a wide selection of books and gifts. | |
| Cameron Garriepy '99 | Bannerwing Books | Framingham, MA | Author of smart, sexy, small-town romance. My flagship novel, DAMSELFLY INN, is set in a town a lot like the Middlebury I fell in love with. | Signed bookplates available upon request. |
| Louisa Conrad '04 | Big Picture Farm | Townshend, VT | Big Picture Farm is a small hillside goat dairy and farmstead confectionary in Townshend, VT making the finest caramels, chocolates and cheeses. | |
| Tammy Miller '92 | Cerulean Wine | Portland, OR | Family-owned winery making craft wines in the Pacific Northwest. | |
| Tara Kasaks Cowles '91 | Aspetuck Brew Lab | Bridgeport, CT | Craft brewery + taproom in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, CT opened in 2015. Family owned and operated small business with award-winning beers. Drink fresh, drink local! | |
| Bill Shufelt '05 | Athletic Brewing Company | Stratford, CT | We make great-tasting non-alcoholic craft beer for the modern adult. Great beer for any time, anywhere that's low in calories. | Discount with code MIDD30 |
| Susan NC Price '75 | Bad Decisions | Warrenville, IL | We have two card-based games: Kitsune: of Foxes and Fools is a strategy game that has been described as "Munchkin only more balanced," and Bad Decisions is a snarky but safe for family/work variant in the card-matching, joke-making party game genre. | |
| Ruth Gotthelf '97 | Buddha Belly Coffee | Bradenton, FL | Gourmet coffee curated from micro-farms around the world. | 20% off with code MIDD20 |
| Natasha Groblewski '09 | barre3 Bedford | Bedford, MA | We are a boutique fitness studio offering in-person and virtual classes daily that are great for all levels of fitness. We also have an extensive boutique filled with US-made athleisure and workout clothing, accessories, and self-care items. |
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| Alex Dessouky '96 | Barrel Down Selections | Santa Barbara, CA | Importer of hand-selected, small-production, regeneratively-farmed wines from diverse regions across Austria, Germany, and Italy. |
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| Julia Sterlieb '85 | Bejeweled By Julia | Manalapan, NJ | Original handmade beautiful creations by Julia, such as bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, perfect for a holiday gift or any occasion. Custom orders welcomed. | |
| Hillary Holland Fogarty '77 | Beladora | Beverly Hills, CA | The original online source for authentic vintage, designer, and estate jewelry, including Cartier, VCA, Tiffany, Bulgari, David Webb, and more. | |
| Ben Junta '87 | Ben Chandler Gallery | Los Angeles, CA | Ever since living in Allen Dorm, freshman year, and walking daily by the old Art Building I have been mystified by ART. I ended up making it my life road and have a working studio in Los Angeles, CA at www.beaconartsbuilding.com | 10% off with code MIDDART |
| Ashley Elicker '01 | Bimini Charters | Key West, FL | Luxury sailing catamaran charters - private 1/2 day, full-day, and overnight sails. | 15% off for Middlebury alumni |
| Albert Nascimento '14 | BNas Arts | Chicago, IL | Custom art commissions. Can paint on canvas, clothing, sneakers, etc. | 15% off with mention of Middlebury and class year |
| Annie Rowell '11 | Brassknocker Farm | Craftsbury, VT | Brassknocker Farm is a small cut-flower farm in Craftsbury, VT. We offer spring and summer flower CSA shares to the Craftsbury area. For any Midd alums who live or who have family/friends who live in the Craftsbury area, a weekly flower CSA makes a great treat for yourself or a gift for your loved one. | |
| Rebecca Sama '98 | Breeze Bag | Cambridge, MA | The Breeze Bag is the ultimate tote -- designed to carry you on all of life's adventures. Smart pockets, tote to backpack straps, cargo straps, and "pop" sections make this a bag like no other! | Use code PANTHER for $25 off all bags. |
| Churchill Franklin '71 | Bread Loaf View Farm | Cornwall, VT | Online distribution of Maple syrup and maple products. | |
| Alison Brady Weinlaeder '06 | Cardiomelon | Saint Paul, MN | Cardiomelon is a one-of-a-kind online fitness subscription program designed specifically for adults over 50 that pairs brain and body exercises to support healthy aging. Makes a great gift for older friends and loved ones missing their usual fitness programs right now. | 30% off any membership with code MIDD30 |
| Jill Santopietro '98 | Children's Food Lab | Brooklyn, NY | We offer food arts and sciences discovery labs, where curious minds of all ages can connect to the transformative power of food — food that is integral to the health of their bodies and the environment. We teach children (and their parents) not only how to cook, but we tell the stories behind the ingredients or dish, or explain the science, art, and history behind our food. | |
| Molly Voorhees '98 | Cobalt | Houston, TX | Cobalt's fresh peppermint mask spray, sweet bubblegum, and peppermint hand sanitizers, and surface cleaner provide the tools you need to take your life back on the road. Your bubble is now portable. Germ Out. | Discount with code FRIENDS20 |
| Darcy Conover '04.5 | Corbeaux | Aspen, CO | Corbeaux makes base layers & active lifestyle apparel that is designed in Aspen and made in the USA from sustainable materials. | 20% off sitewide with code Panthers20 |
| Curt Goldman '00 | CocktailCourier.com | Chicago, IL | All the ingredients you need (including alcohol) to make world-class cocktails from the comfort of your home! | |
| Kip Stone '83 | Cool As A Moose | Bar Harbor, ME | Fun gifts, toys, tees, puzzles … for kids from 1 to 92! | 10% off for Middlebury alumni |
| Bram Kleppner '87 | Danforth Pewter | Middlebury, VT | Handcrafted ornaments, stocking stuffers, oil lamps, and much more, each piece made by hand in Middlebury. Co-founded by Fred Danforth '72. | Discount with code MIDDJOY, ends 4/1/21 |
| Daryl Storrs '79 | Daryl V. Storrs Artworks | Huntington, VT | Hand-printed block prints and landscape jewelry | |
| Erica Cordaro '00 | Delicious by the Dozen | Fairway, KS | Home-baked treats perfect for any occasion. Give a delicious gift this holiday season. | Discount with code MIDD |
| H John Walter III '81 | Desert Clocks and Watches | Palm Springs, CA | We repair and sell clocks and watches. | 10% off for Middlebury families |
| Carole Maghery '76 | Details, Inc. | Harwich Port, MA | We are a full-service interior design firm with creative home furnishings and gifts in our retail store. | |
| Allie Shanholt '09 | Do Anything Foods | Portland, OR | We make organic, veggie-based sauces to help you get a fresh and delicious meal on the table in a snap! Our popular flavors like Kale Pesto, Cauliflower Alfredo, Tomato Veggie, Beet Pesto, and Creamy Butternut Squash are great on pizza, pasta, as a dip, as a spread, even as a soup! | |
| Jack Reed '10 | Dodo Studio | Los Angelas, CA | Part critter, part pillow, Dodo Studio makes cuddly art for your couch/kids. Handmade stuffed animals for kids of all ages. | |
| Anna Dondero '96 | Donderos' Kitchen | Athens, GA | We are a small cafe & catering business in the Classic City, Athens, Georgia. Enjoy from scratch breakfast, milkshakes, lunch, baked treats, and a rotating menu of delivered dinners. | 10% off with code MIDD10 |
| Tripp Donelan '02 | Donelan Family Wines | Santa Rosa, CA | Family-run winery based in Sonoma County, CA. Specializing in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Rhone Blends. | Contact for a Middlebury discount. |
| Edward Kanze '78 | Ed Kanze, Naturalist and Adirondack Guide | Bloomingdale, NY | I run a naturalist guiding business in the Lake Placid area of New York State's 6 million acre Adirondack Park. A 7th-generation Adirondacker, I enjoy introducing new and returning visitors to the flora, fauna, fungi, history, and more in a park larger than Yellowstone, Glacier, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon National Parks combined. | |
| Holcomb Johnston Darby '01 | Enso Natural Medicine | Bozeman, MT | Enso is a local integrative medical clinic with online and in-store retail to help support optimal wellness. We craft our own essential oils, herbal remedies, and support other small businesses. Our goal is to awaken human potential by empowering individual wellbeing through the integration of modern medicine and traditional healing wisdom. | 10% off for Middlebury alumni |
| Tom Jacobson '77 | Equilibrium Bodywork & Yoga | Brookline, MA | Expert deep-tissue bodywork therapy & yoga-based individual fitness instruction — 35+yrs in practice. Private room with HEPA filter. | |
| Jeffrey Erlbaum '90 | ETA Travel | Conshohocken, PA | Full-service travel agency specializing in corporate and leisure travel since 1998. | Discount on service fee for Middlebury alumni |
| Alison Mehravari '10 | Evenfall Photographers | Seattle, WA | Nature photography of mountains, wildlife, the night sky, and more. Beautiful cards (holiday, thank you, and blank cards) available on Etsy, and prints (including metal and canvas) on our website. |
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| Judith Irving '71 | Fat Toad Farm | Brookfield, VT | We are a family-owned business in Central Vermont, specializing in producing handcrafted goat's milk caramel sauces. Based on the traditional Mexican confection, cajeta, the decadently delicious caramel is made with a small number of natural ingredients, locally sourced goat's milk being the primary one. | 15% off one-time purchase with code MiddAlum |
| Michelle (Cady) Baker '08 | FitVista | New York, NY | Michelle's book, "Self-Care in the City," is available on Amazon and teaches high-achieving go-getters to optimize their nutrition, fitness, and wellness while living in an urban environment. | $200 off Health Coaching packages for Middlebury alumni |
| Michael March '77 | Gaku Ramen | Burlington, VT | Authentic Japanese ramen restaurant and bar on Church Street Mall. Gluten-free and vegan options available. | Discount with code MIDDALUM |
| Elizabeth Lee '17 | Gift Good Co. | Washington, DC | Gift Good Co. connects people and organizations with remarkable gifts and gift cards from small-to-medium-sized businesses owned by people of color. Our vision is to create a more diverse and inclusive economy while strengthening relationships and spreading joy. | 10% off Nguyen Coffee Supply purchases with code GIFTGOOD10, free shipping on totes |
| Calvin Johnson '74 | Graceway LLC (Publishing) | New York, NY | Graceway LLC has published "Science Makes the Case for God Epilogue 3: The Fate of America" (100 pages) on Amazon Books. | |
| Karen Liu `15 | Grand Tea & Imports | New York, NY | Multi-generational family business in Chinatown specializing in small-batch teas, Chinese cultural handicrafts, and folk spiritual goods. | |
| Alyssa Vitrano '93 | grapefriend | New York, NY | Virtual wine tastings that make learning about wine FUN, with pop culture pairings and custom themes created for your group. | 10% off tastings in Jan/Feb 2021 for alumni |
| Geoffrey Genova '16 | Great Road Vintage | Acton, MA | Vintage and mid-century modern furniture and antique consignment store New items weekly! | |
| Rachel Wigglesworth '90 | Growing Great Families | Jackson, WY | Parent coaching and parenting classes to help raise great kids and great parents together! | 20% off coaching calls for Middlebury alumni. Sliding scale always available. |
| Vanessa Guibert Heitner '93 | Gyde & Seek | Global | Global travel company providing private, customized cultural experiences with top guides in singular destinations on 4 continents (from food & wine to art & architecture to political history & human rights). Ethical, social impact, female-founded company. | 10% off service booking with code MIDD10 |
| Qadira Al-Mahi '19 | Halcyon Handcrafts | Philadelphia, PA | Halcyon Handcrafts is an artisan soap and bath products shop where we believe self-care begins in the bath! We aim to provide you with products that facilitate intentional moments of self-care and that you can take pride in as you purify and pamper yourself. That's why all our smell goods are detergent, phthalate, and SLS-free. | |
| Mark Harrington Jr. '01 | Healthworks Fitness | Boston, MA | Live and on-demand virtual fitness classes, remote personal training, and premium quality gyms in the Boston area. | MIDDALUM |
| Carol Hanson Ford '76 | High Rows Vineyards | Ripton, VT | We are a small, family-owned winery growing grapes in Ripton and Goshen, VT. Our wines are available at the winery in Ripton by appointment, or for sale at the Ripton Country Store, the Middlebury Natural Foods Coop, and Buxton's Store in Orwell, VT. | Discounts for quantity purchases available |
| Hope Allison '19.5 | Hope Allison Photography | Boston, MA | I am a wedding, elopement, and couples photographer based in New England. Midd alumni can purchase a gift voucher for a future photography session for themselves, their partner, or a friend. | |
| Alec Barfield '11 | Idahound | Sun Valley, ID | Idahound uses premium, local ingredients to create an “evolutionary” and farm-driven menu for dogs while pursuing minimal environmental impacts. Our employees make everything from scratch, butchering, processing and packaging each product at Idahound's facility near Sun Valley, Idaho. | 15% off raw diets with code Ripton11 |
| Robertson Kunz '08 | Independence Brothers | Philadelphia, PA | Custom fitted leather jackets for men. | MIDDALUM - $30 off. |
| Hilary Patzer '02 | JADA Studios | Minneapolis, MN | We are a bodywork studio and life coaching practice focused on helping peak performers of all fields exceed their goals and live a truly boundless life! We also sell top-of-the-line products which can help anyone feel more in sync and ecstatic. | 20% off through June 1, 2021 |
| Jill Madden '87 | Jill Madden Art | Weybridge, VT | One of a kind small oil and gouache paintings. | 10% discount given to Midd Alumni |
| Julie Williams '06 | Julie Sterling Photography | Santa Monica, CA | Photographic services in Los Angeles, CA. Portraits, families, weddings, and more! | 15% off with mention of Middlebury and class year |
| Jef Groby '73 | Le Pech de Valprionde | Montcuq en Quercy Blanc, France | Discover a comfortable and entirely equipped cottage with old-time charm in the hamlet of Saint Félix. If you are looking for peace and quiet and the real experience of the Quercy countryside with its magnificent landscapes and authentic French country cooking, it's an ideal location to escape the stress and hubbub of city life. | Discount with code MiddKid2021 |
| Cayla Marvil '13.5 and AC Jones '12 | Lamplighter Brewing Co. | Cambridge, MA | Craft brewery and taproom in downtown Cambridge, focusing on aroma-packed and flavor-driven beers, with an emphasis on New England IPAs, barrel-aged sours, and special seasonals. | |
| Ashley Murray '00 | Liberty Industrial Gases & Welding Supply | Brooklyn, NY | Retail and distribution of welding machines, torches (including jewelry) welding consumables, power tools, abrasives, safety apparel, and more. | |
| Lindsay Selin '10 | Lindsay Selin Photography | Grand Isle, VT | Photography - specializing in Architecture, Interiors, Wedding, and Adventure Elopements. | |
| Liv Capello '21 | Long Trail Enamels | Middlebury, VT | Handmade torch-fired enamel jewelry made with love in Vermont! | 15% off with code rollpants |
| Lori Ford '80 | Lori Ford Custom Outdoor Gear | Holderness, NH | Our ability to customize is endless. Whether you're looking for simple embroidery or screen printing, or fully custom clothing to make your team stand out, we do it. | Discount with code MIDD80 |
| Lydia Hill '82 | Lydia Hill Hypnotherapy | Burlington, VT | I help people overcome challenges such as weight issues, addictions, fears, and phobias to give them freedom from pain and to live their best life. | 20% off for Middlebury alumni |
| Dave Lantz '74 | M.J. Harrington and Co. Jewelers | Newport, NH | Retail and manufacturing jeweler with four bench jewelers specializing in fine jewelry repair and restoration as well as custom design. Our family business since 1948. | 10% off for Middlebury alumni 1/1/21–2/14/21 |
| Claudette Fourchtein Dunk '68 | Magpie Handcrafted Jewelry | New York, NY | One-of-a-kind jewelry handcrafted of Czech glass, semiprecious gems, and Swarovski crystal. | |
| Heidi Howard Allen '99 | Maine Athletic Complex | Portland, ME | The Maine Athletic Complex or the MAC is Portland’s premier indoor multi-sport facility and program events provider. Our mission is to provide space and programming that will offer small groups, clubs, schools, camps, and event planners the opportunity to teach, train and host events in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. | Email info@maineathleticcomplex.com to purchase a gift card. |
| Edward Seidel '88 | Maine Midcoasters | Damariscotta, ME | Looking for a creative outlet, a couple of scientists got together and started learning how to use a laser cutter. Our creations combine our love for aquatic plants and animals, the new technology we are learning, and our passion for a strong design. | 10% off for Middlebury alumni |
| Melanie Moser '97 | Meditate with Melanie | New York, NY | I offer light but strong teachings to help individuals meet their personal goals as meditators and creators of peace. Trained in every modality from Tantra to Zen to Yoga I can guide you into a peaceful, present, and continued personal practice for the New Year. Please also see my podcast, Shakti Hour, on Ram Dass's Be Here Now Network. | Book initial sessions full price through True Nature, get 20% discount on additional sessions for the following six months |
| Meredith Robertson '19 | Meredith's Jars of Joy | Summit, NJ | Meredith's Jars of Joy are jars of inspirational quotes. Our jars are filled with inspirational quotes from great thinkers, writers, and poets. Each jar contains 30 slips of paper, waiting to be picked from once a day. | |
| Michael O'Hara '17 | Michael O'Hara Photography | Sioux Falls, SD | Documentary and travel photographer with an environmental focus based in South Dakota. Offering fine art and metal photo prints of a variety of scenes, including wildlife, landscape, and of course some nostalgic Middlebury scenery. Digital gift cards are also available for use in my website print shop. | 10% off purchase of photo prints and gift cards with code MIDDALUM |
| Will Fleming '17 | MILKWEED Cannabis Confections | Burlington, VT | We hand-produce whimsical confections made with full-spectrum, Vermont-grown CBD. | Discount with code MIDD15 |
| Daniel Cantor '85 | Notable Productions | Boston, MA | Notable is a music production and audio education house. We make records with artists and students and teach people how to do it themselves. This year we have upgraded many clients' Zoom audio quality and also got nominated for a Grammy. | Discount with code MiddDiscount |
| Matt Skoglund '01 | North Bridger Bison | Wilsall, MT | We sell healthy, delicious, grass-fed, humanely field-harvested bison meat direct to consumers. | |
| Joshua Aichenbaum '11 | Oak Tree Comics | Los Angeles, CA | Oak Tree Comics is a new independent publisher of comics and graphic novels for kids and the young at heart. We love imagination that champions environmental and social justice. | |
| Tai Ayers '97 | Ohori's Coffee Roasters | Denver, CO | Ohori's Coffee utilized our talents to craft the highest quality Arabica beans sourced from around the world into thirty-six choices of micro-roasted coffee beans. We profoundly care about bringing joy and comfort into your home through our locally roasted coffee and ethical business practices. | |
| Kyle Logan MS'14 | Onli Travel, LLC | Brookline, MA | Onli Travel has developed and patented an expandable and modular three-part rolling pack that reduces stress and handles whatever travel throws at you. Never check a bag again! | |
| Eva Shaw '20.5 | Overeasy | Middlebury, VT | Your coziest go-to winter accessory for on the slopes or your daily commute. Our faux fur hoods double as a scarf/cowl neck and a hood. | |
| Jason Ienner '01 | Oxomoco | New York, NY | Michelin-starred Mexican eatery in New York City. | |
| Tom Crocker '11.5 | Pathways Active Travel | Boulder, CO | Pathways offers unique worldwide hiking & walking itineraries that focus on the active and curious traveler’s experience. Each itinerary is customized with self-guided, private guided, and honeymoon options available. | $250 off per person for Middlebury alumni |
| Donna (More) Volpitta, Ed.D. '90 | Pathways to Empower | Greenwich, CT | We teach people the brain science of resilience and mental health through self-paced online courses, downloadable print materials, books, and memberships. We just released the first two in our series of children's books. | |
| Paul Marcus '94 | Philly Fair Trade Roasters | Philly Fair Trade Roasters focuses on high-quality Fair Trade Organic coffee roasted in small batches in Philadelphia. Our single-origin coffee is roasted to order and we ship to customers nationwide. | Discount with code MIDD15 | |
| Daniel Victor '88 | Pocket Tea, LLC | Margaretville, NY | We manufacture USDA Certified Organic (minigreenenergy.com), higher caffeine, and caffeine+CBD energy pouches for people looking for a hands-free energy solution or a healthier pouch product. | |
| Porter Knight '89 | Productivity Vermont | Bristol, VT | Since 1996, Productivity Vermont has been teaching people how to make decisions, take action, and accomplish what they want in life. Offering seminars as well as one-on-one consulting and coaching, we love training individuals and teams to get organized, hone focus, and maximize productivity to get more done with less stress. | 10% off first session with code Midd |
| Elizabeth Coyle '03 | Quiltlove | Moraga, CA | Separated for the holidays? Quiltlove brings friends and families together to make custom, personalized quilts featuring your drawings and messages on the patchwork squares. Designed for group gift giving! | |
| Samantha Strom '13.5 | Quarterlife Crisis | Denver, CO | Technical resume writing, job search help, and one-on-one coaching to get you through your quarter-life crisis. | |
| Rachel Nelson '18 | Rachel Aurora- Artist | Claremont, NH | Small floral watercolors and large scale oil paintings available for sale. | |
| Drew Smith '11 | Render: A Creative Space for Health & Wellness | Portland, OR | Render is an arts and wellness space that offers classes and arts experiences combining creativity, mindfulness, and relaxation developed by a licensed certified art therapist. In-studio bookings, gift cards, and Render at Home virtual services and products are all available. | 10% off with code PANTHERS |
| Adele V. Kristiansson '78 | Ripple Effect Healing | Water Mill, NY | Remote energy healing for people and animals. Telepathic animal communicator. Gift cards available for services. | Discount with code MIDDISCOUNT |
| Heather Thompson Sanborn '97 | Rising Tide Brewing Company | Portland, ME | We are a family-owned brewery in Portland's East Bayside neighborhood. Our patio will be open all winter and our online store has lots of great merchandise and gift cards available. | |
| Barbara Good Mathews '84 | Robert Mathews Custom Shoemaker | Deerfield, NH | We hand make custom-fitted shoes and boots for men and women. You may choose from a wide range of colors and the finest leathers. | |
| Lauren Brown Fryberger '98 | Rock Paper Scissors Needham | Needham, MA | Rock Paper Scissors is an online stationery boutique specializing in unique invitations, stationery, and other specialty paper items such as wine and gift tags, placemats, notepads, and more. We are unique in that we design everything ourselves and each is completely customizable to fit the personality and individual style of every client. | 10% off first purchase with code MIDDKID |
| Darren Case '01.5 | Round Turn Distilling | Biddeford, ME | We are a small craft distillery in an old textile mill where we make award-winning Bimini Gin (look for it at your local liquor store!). We also offer handmade cocktail mixers and other merchandise via our website, as well as to-go cocktails at our tasting room. | |
| Kim Pérez Hults '06 | Sammy’s Aloha Watersports | Kailua, HI | We are a boutique watersports instruction business offering lessons and rentals for kiteboarding, windsurfing, surfing, and paddleboarding. | 15% off lessons and rentals, mention Middlebury discount by phone/email |
| Sarah C Baskin '87 | Sarah Baskin Designs | Colchester, CT | Purchase my impressionistic watercolor paintings on art prints, mugs, smartphone cases, stickers, and other products on my Society6 page or contact me on my Facebook page, Sarah Baskin Art, to purchase original watercolor paintings. | |
| Ann Benson '10 | Scuba Center | Minneapolis, MN | Scuba Center is an alumni family business selling scuba diving and snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, and accessories in-store and nationwide online. Scuba Center also leads group-dive travel worldwide. | |
| James Doherty '77 | SecurityBath | Stoneham, MA | Walk-in bathtubs, showers, and other safety and therapeutic equipment. Full installation included. | Mention Club-Midd for 20% discount |
| Matthew Schneider '89 | Sea Cliff Music | Sea Cliff, NY | We provide quality remote music lessons (violin, viola, cello, upright bass, electric bass and guitar) anywhere in the country. Owner Matthew Schneider was a Feb (with the class of ‘89) and earned a bachelor of music from Oberlin Conservatory and master of music from SUNY Purchase. | |
| Geoff Homer '07 | Shawnee Peak Ski Area | Bridgton, ME | Shawnee Peak is a top-rated ski area in the Northeast, with terrain for all ages and abilities. We've got the largest night skiing operation in New England and a top-ranked SnowSports school. | |
| Georgia Grace Edwards '18 | SheFly Apparel | Cambridge, MA | SheFly is a patented line of outdoor pants that allow women (and people of all genders) to safely, comfortably, and easily relieve themselves outside, without exposing skin to the elements or other people. SheFly Apparel's mission is to revolutionize the apparel industry so that everyone can answer nature's call. In response to COVID-19's closure of SheFly's factory and supply chain, SheFly has temporarily halted pant production and is instead offering gift cards and other merchandise, such as custom Kula cloths, NOSO patches, t-shirts, and stickers, to fund the next round of production in spring 2021. | |
| Becky Castle '91 and Bob Clark '89 | Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream | Shelburne, VT | We don't throw around farm-to-cone just because it's a catchy phrase. We actually are the farmers growing all of the flavor elements, making the ice cream at our farm, and shipping nationwide. | Discount with code SOA2020 |
| Will Drucker '08.5 | Split Spirits | Middlebury, VT | Sustainable spirits with a sense of place. Split Spirits goes beyond the barrel to discover delicious flavors and the stories behind them. | |
| Nancy Zagami Hunt '93 | Stay | West Hartford, CT | Our innovative grip spray, GET A GRIP, is vegan, cruelty-free, and safe for the environment. Designed for the powerful and sweaty yogi, but great for any athlete, the spray is infused with natural aromatherapeutic scents to enhance your yoga or workout experience. | 40% off with code MIDD40 |
| Mary Stechschulte | Steck Studio | Lincoln, MA | Commissions welcome: superfine, one of a kind, collage and mixed media work. | |
| Blair S Kershaw '07 | Strategic Serendipity LLC | Boston, MA | Strategic Serendipity LLC is a WBE-certified business with the mission of arresting and reversing systems decline in a way that regenerates the human condition and spirit so that all systems of life can thrive. I am an intuitive systems healer offering therapeutic massage, energy healing, and private yoga and body mechanics instruction to help you live your best life! | Holiday gift certificates on sale & MIDD alumni discounts available. |
| Jake Feury '16 | Stretch Recovery Lounge | Ridgewood, NJ | Stretch is an assisted stretching and athletic recovery facility. We cater to all ages and fitness levels. Whether you want to walk comfortably, improve your golf swing, or earn a collegiate athletic scholarship, Stretch is here to help! | |
| Sal Nakhlawi '19 | StrongHER Girls | Virtual | StrongHER Girls™: Coaching & Personal Training will teach you how to be strong, from the inside-out. We give you the tools to empower yourself through online coaching. | |
| Douglas Murphy '89 | Summer Culinary | New York, NY | Summer cooking and culinary arts camp with day and sleepaway options for students ages 12-17 with locations in NYC, Los Angeles, and Austin, TX. Pro chefs in pro kitchens with event nights and local foodie and other tourism (for example, NYC includes a Broadway show!). Midd alumni get a $200 discount. | Discount with code MIDDALUM200 |
| Adam Kritzer '11 | The Art Detectives | New York and Online | Helping students work towards academic and life goals through personalized explorations of their artistic curiosities. Programming offered in many media including filmmaking, digital art, poetry, and visual literacy for students of all ages and abilities, with a focus on neuroatypical people and artists with autism. | |
| Carola Endicott '80 | The Cheese Shop of Salem | Salem, MA | At The Cheese Shop of Salem, you'll find amazing cheese, lovingly made wines, cured meats, hand-crafted beers, gourmet goodies, exotic spices, sauces, ciders and more! Order a cheese platter, order online or call us for pick-up and delivery, and get to know our staff of passionate food-obsessed mongers as they guide you to a whole new taste experience. | |
| Christopher Atwood '03 | The Food Society | Atlanta, GA | Chef-led online cooking classes, featuring easy-to-recreate recipes and international cuisine. Kid- and couple-friendly. | |
| Sydney Shuster '18.5 | The Catskill Mountain Country Store and Restaurant | Windham, NY | The Catskill Mountain Country Store is a family-oriented restaurant and country store. We carry a variety of toys, games, gifts, and food products as well as a full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant. Gifts such as homemade fudge, jams and jellies, maple syrup, board games, decorations, and kids' toys can all be purchased online! | |
| Peter Day '01 and Clint Bierman '97 | The Grift (online store) | Burlington, VT | The Grift is a band comprised of Clint Bierman '97, Jeff Vallone '97.5, and Peter Day '01. With help from Neil Matthews '96, we have recently built a new online store for our catalog of original music and merchandise. | 10% off with code Midd10 |
| Dana Lawson '95 | The Lawson Alliance, SPC | Port Angeles, WA | I use my own story to inspire other survivors—of cancer, trauma, and domestic violence—to join with me in challenging ourselves to reach new horizons. Together we are building a thriving, joyful, empowered global community that provides each of us with the support we need to fuel our success. | |
| Molly Shane '13.5 | The Local Box Shop | Sonoma, CA | The Local Box Shop makes gift-giving easy and meaningful. We curate locally-sourced gift boxes for every occasion and budget that support diverse artists and small businesses. | 10% off all Local Boxes with code MIDD10 |
| Caitlin (Toombs) Silverstein '05 | The Mill | Essex, MA | The Mill provides the people of Cape Ann and visitors with breakfast, lunch, and prepared foods. We offer coffee, sandwiches, prepared salads, and prepared dinners to go. | |
| Howard Burchman '73 | The Tucker Inn | Provincetown, MA | Bed and breakfast centrally located in Provincetown. Luxury accommodations, fine breakfasts, free parking, and all amenities. | 10% on reservations made by April 1, 2021 |
| Christopher Dayton '87 | The Vermont Book Shop | Middlebury, VT | The Vermont Book Shop has been a downtown retail anchor since 1949. We have customers all over thwe world as well as many townspeople and students. | |
| Carly Lynch '11 | To a Tee | New York, NY | Is your closet cluttered with old Tshirts you never wear, but that are too sentimental to throw away or donate? Turn them into a one-of-a-kind T-shirt quilt—you provide the T-shirts, I'll provide a blanket you or your loved one will treasure for years to come! | |
| Holly Congdon Menguc '02 | Tup's Crossing Farm LLC | Orwell, VT | Tup's Crossing Farm is a proud producer of goats milk for Vermont Creamery. Look for Vermont Creamery products in your local market and know that you are supporting local family farms such as ours! | |
| Victoria Preston Crawford '90 | Tweed interiors | Telluride, CO | Interior design studio and home store with an online store | Discount with code MIDD |
| Uma Tantri '11 | Uma's Granola | Berkeley, CA | We produce small-batch granola inspired by the flavors of an Indian kitchen. | |
| Kimberly Smith Spacek '95 | United States of Camo | New York, NY | Our mission at United States of Camo is to bring awareness to the mental health issues that plague our Veterans and to raise money to help them get the support they deserve. We create fashionable streetwear that gives back to our Veterans, with 10% of our sales going directly to Veterans. | Discount with code Midd20 |
| Matt Elder '00 | Untold Brewing | Scituate, MA | Untold Brewing is a small microbrewery on the South Shore of Massachusetts. We brew a wide variety of styles, focusing on hop-forward IPAs and clean, crisp lagers. | |
| Josh Harper '04 | Wave After Wave Counseling | Laguna Hills, CA | I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and specialize in working with kids, teens, young adults, and families. I help people take steps forward in their lives, despite the difficult times they are going through. | |
| RJ Adler '11.5 | Wheelpad | Wilmington, VT | Wheelpad provides transitional housing for Veterans, those who have experienced a spinal cord injury, those with debilitating illnesses such as ALS or MS, those who want to age in place, and others newly needing accessible living accommodations in a socially conscious and environmentally friendly way. | |
| Will Peckham '14 | West Robins Oyster Company | Southampton, NY | West Robins is a shellfish aquaculture farm dedicated to producing New York's finest oyster in the most environmentally responsible manner. We are now shipping our oysters overnight, all over the country for the holidays! | |
| Liz Hopper Whitelam '91 | Whitelam Books | Reading, MA | Family-owned, independent neighborhood book store. Book clubs, storytimes, book signings, and author events, community events. | |
| Emily Powell Gilliam '07 | Why & Wiser | Tucson, AZ | Why & Wiser specializes in unique, hand-illustrated, nerdy games and gifts. | |
| Ashley Leung '16 | Writographs Lettering and Calligraphy | Evanston, IL | I specialized in hand-lettered goods that make great gifts, whether that's a greeting card, a framed quote, or a Christmas ornament. Custom requests are always welcome! | |
| Jennifer Hansen '94 | Wondertale Press | Folsom, CA | For the budding storyteller in your life (of any age), Wondertale Press offers "A Pirate's Guide t' th' Grammar of Story," an interactive workbook that teaches the basic elements of story in a fun, yet in-depth way. For the reader in your life, check out the YA fantasy series, "A Magician's Workshop," written by Middlebury Alum Chris Hansen '93. | |
| Yvonne Chan '16 | Yvonne Chan Art | Seattle, WA | Colorful, whimsical art prints and stickers. | Free shipping with code MIDDKID |
| Jake Feury '16.5 | Zuke Sports LLC | Denville, NJ | Inventors of the Board Shield, the best snowboard cover on the market. |