We love to think our presents will be up on the mantelpiece forever. But let’s face it: some things are destined to add to our closet clutter.
It’s been on-trend for a while to offer experiences, rather than things, for gifts. To help you level up your gift-giving game this holiday season, check out our curated list of giftable experiences so you can sleigh the holidays.
For the foodie:
- Bring the flavors of Spain, Greece, North Africa + more to your kitchen with the Culinary Institute of America’s Mediterranean cooking class.
- Learn how to transform your kitchen into your very own coffee shop with this Home Barista Course from the San Antonio Barista Academy.
- Head on over to the speakeasy Celler Mixology for a tour + a lesson on crafting the perfect cocktail.
For the adventurer:
- Rock their world and give them the gift of a rock climbing class at Armadillo Boulders.
- Become a certified scuba diver at SA Scuba Shack.
Explore the San Antonio River with a kayak lesson from The Texas River Company.
For the artist:
- Learn the art of modern brush calligraphy with The Golden Speck.
- Get hands-on glass blowing experience with an instructor from Caliente Hot Glass.
- Add sewing to your skillset with a class at Abby’s Attic Sewing Studio.
For the nature lover:
- Learn about the gorge-ous landscape, explore dinosaur footprints + find fossils with a guided tour at Canyon Lake Gorge.
- Become one with mother nature and learn all about planting herbs at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
- Fly on over to Mitchell Lake Audubon Center for a bird watching tour where you can marvel at 300+ birds on its 1,200-acre sanctuary.
For the seeker:
- Experience a zen-ful moment with a sound meditation hosted by Southtown Music Studio at Mercury Project Contemporary Art Space.
- Learn the Japanese healing technique Reiki at the Integrative Healing Institute.
- Get hands-on experience and learn to make a wide range of topical and external herbal medicine products at The Human Path School & Herbal Medics Academy.
