It’s that time of the year again, and Oldham Hospitality has you covered for all your gift giving needs! We have a range of choices for everyone in the family that won’t disappoint as we have outlined below. If you’re not sure what to get, we have gift cards available to purchase online and at all of our locations.

The Dog Mom or Dad

• Chew Toy SMOC
• Fluffy Critter Companion such as a Trout dog toy SMOC
• Bandana SMOC

For the folks that love their dogs more than people, we have toys such as Tall Tails chew toys, fluffy critter companions (including a little trout), and bandanas at our Smoky Mountain Outdoors Center.

The Brew Brother

• Pint Glass PSB
• PSB or PSS Tee
• Sweatshirt PSS

For the fans of our Brewery or Social, we have merch at both locations like t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other seasonal options. You can pick up a pint glass as well and pair it with a gift card to make your own gift bundle.

The Adventurer

• ENO Hammock SMOC
• NF Junction Jacket SMOC
• Patagonia Pullover SMOC
• Pocket Knife SMOC
• Hydroflask  SMOC
• Hiking Trails of the Smokies SMOC

For your explorer, we have ENO hammocks perfect for enjoying a relaxing day outdoors. For those chilly days hiking, we have the North Face Junction Jackets and Patagonia pullovers in a variety of colors. For gear like pocketknives or water bottles, SMOC has a large selection of gear perfect for any outdoors enthusiast. If someone is just starting out, we have Smokies Starter Packs and essentials to pack like compasses and flashlights. For new ideas of where to go and hike, they also have the Hiking Trails of the Smokies book which is essential when learning about and choosing trails in the Park.

The Coffee Snob

• Dancing Bean Coffee Bean
• Campfire or Travel Mug Bean
• Bean T-Shirt Bean
• Gift a Coffee Subscription Bean

For fans of the Dancing Bean, we have bags of coffee for sale at both our physical location and on the online store. For a gift that gives all year, also consider gifting a monthly coffee subscription where we send out different blends each month. To show their love for the shop, we also have both ceramic and travel mugs for sale as well as our brand-new t-shirts.

The Bistro Fan & The Frequent Lodge Flyer

• Bear Necessity Box DBL Online Store
• DBL Mug DBL Dancing Bean
• Sweatshirt Dancing Bean

For those who love to dine at our Appalachian Bistro, we have our Bear Necessities Box available to purchase again this year which includes the same Benne Seed Bacon served at our restaurant. It also has both the granola and coffee we keep in the cabins, so it’ll be just like bringing the Lodge home. For mugs, shirts, and sweatshirts, we have those available to purchase on our online store or at the Dancing Bean Coffee House. If you would like to gift a stay or dinner, we have both digital and physical gift cards, that would be perfect.

The Chef

• Cookbook from SMOC
• Canned Good AVGS
• Mixes from AVGS
• Food & Recipes of the Smokies SMOC

For the cook, we have a variety of books at our Smoky Mountain Outdoors Center like Food & Recipes of the Smokies which contains traditional mountain recipes and celebrates Appalachian culture. At our Apple Valley General Store, we have preserved goods such as apple butter which would be perfect for a stack cake. For a speedy meal, we also have mixes for sides like dips or main items like pancakes.

The Gardener

• Hat SMOC
• Garden Flags AVGS
• Lawn Lighting AVGS
• Chimes AVGS

For those long days in the sun, our Smoky Mountain Outdoors Center has Kavu’s --- hats. For lawn needs, the Apple Valley General Store has seasonal flags for the garden and lawn lighting. Wind chimes would be nice for the porch as well for when they sit outside and admire the flowers.

The Naturalist

• Bird Feeders AVGS
• GSMNP Journal SMOC
• GSMA Guidebooks SMOC

For those interested in local flora and fauna, the Smoky Mountain Outdoors Center has Great Smoky Mountain National Park journals ideal for cataloging sightings of new wildlife. For plant and animal identification, they carry the GSMA’s guidebook collection covering topics such as Wildflowers of the Smokies and Birds of the Smokies.

The Interior Designer

• Door Mats AVGS
• Blankets & Bedding AVGS
• Tableware AVGS
• Candles AVGS

For home decorating, we have items for every room in the house at our Apple Valley General Store like quilts for the bed, door mats, tableware, and milk bottle candles. For souvenirs and reminders of the Smokies, they also have a collection of black bear figures and pottery mugs.

For the Kids

• S’mores Checkers AVGS
• National Park Yahtzee SMOC
• Stuffed Animal AVGS
• Candy AVGS
• Popcorn AVGS

For the kids, snacks and candy such as Amish popcorn or homemade fudge can be found at our Apple Valley General Store. Also at Apple Valley, we have other fun gifts like stuffed animals and S’mores checkers. At our Smoky Mountain Outdoors Center, we have National Park themed board games and children’s books. Be sure to check out the Scavenger Hike Adventures book too for the next time the family hits the trails.

Not sure what to get? Remember we have our gift cards for sale that work at any of our properties. On December 2nd we’ll also be running our annual Cy-bear Monday gift card sale through 9 am on December 5th where we add an additional 20% to any gift card purchased over $100.