‘Tis the season to celebrate and support student learning! This holiday season, explore unique, local gifts at NC’s Learning Enterprises, adding a dash of Niagara to your festivities.
If you’re trying to wrap up your holiday shopping, look no further than right here on campus. With a variety of gift options, you’ll be sure to find something special for every person on your Christmas list.
Teaching Greenhouse
Everyone enjoys decking the halls with festive florals. Whether you’re interested in local, handmade stocking stuffers or homegrown plants, NC’s Teaching Greenhouse is sure to check some boxes off your Christmas list.
Beautiful, student-grown holiday poinsettias are available that will make anyone’s home merry and bright – $7.50 for a 4″ pot and $15 for a 6″ pot. Purchase a 6″ poinsettia by December 8 and embrace the gift of giving back this holiday season. Until December 8, purchase a 6″ poinsettia and contribute $1 to support NC’s United Way Workplace Campaign – a great opportunity to embrace the gift of giving back this season.
Smaller and subtler plant options are also available. Student-grown Dish Garden plants are being sold starting at $20.00 – the perfect little something for the green thumb on your list.
For someone sweet, get your hands on locally, NC-made honey for $7, or the Beeswax Lip Balm (made with in-house beeswax and a blend of coconut oil, sweet almond, and essential oils) for $5.
Teaching Salon and Teaching Spa
Pamper your loved ones with great deals at the NC Teaching Salon. Holiday packs starting at $9.99 include a variety of DESIGNME shampoo, conditioner and styling products for all hair types, Reuzel beard grooming kits and Crew hair care products for men.
For the ultimate relaxation, gift an experience at the NC Teaching Spa. Gift cards are redeemable for massages, facials, and more.
Wine Visitor + Education Centre
Teaching Brewery
Brew up holiday cheer with unique beers from the NC Teaching Brewery.
Don’t miss out on the beloved “Rudolph’s Red Nose Ale”, a festive blend of Norwegian Kveik yeast and English Ale (6% ABV). With different variations crafted since 1986, this beer is an annual tradition made by Head Brewmaster Jon Downing.
Explore other holiday-themed offerings crafted by the NC Teaching Brewery team, such as the flavorful “Winter Retreat” brown ale, featuring notes of nutty and toffee that perfectly captures the essence of the season. Savour the unique “Czech Yourself” Czech Pilsner, brewed in three distinctive ways: single infusion, step infusion, and true decoction mash.
For something to crack open and enjoy on any occasion, explore the diverse range of locally crafted and student-made beers available at the Teaching Brewery, or get a taste of everything with the charming 12 Beers of Christmas Pack ($46.20, thoughtfully wrapped for gifting).
All products can be purchased at the Wine Visitor and Education Centre.
Teaching Winery & Teaching Distillery
Rocking around the Christmas tree or getting cozy by the fire isn’t complete without a taste of NC’s Teaching Winery and Teaching Distillery. Wrapped and ready, holiday gift packs are a great option to have on hand, whether you’re headed to a holiday party or in need of a last-minute gift.
Head over to the NC’s Wine Visitor + Education Centre for their annual Holiday Sale:
- Balance and Dean’s List wines – 12 bottles or more gets you 15% off
- 101 Series – 12 bottles or more gets you 20% off
- 101 series – 1$ off for the month of December if buying individual bottles
Explore holiday gift packs below:
All products can be purchased at the Wine Visitor and Education Centre.
Sobrii Collins Mocktail Kit – $60.00
- Two FeverTree Sodas
- 200ml Sobrii-0 Tequila
- 200ml Sobrii-0 Gin
- KVAS Sweet & Sour Simple Syrup
- Includes gift wrapping
Trio Wine Packs:
Balance Trio Pack – $49.50
- Balance White
- Balance Rose
- Balance Cabernet-Merlot
- Includes gift wrapping
Dean’s List Trio Pack – $82.65
- Gastronomy Sparkling
- Dean’s List Chardonnay
- Dean’s List Pinot Noir
- Includes gift wrapping
School Spirits Gift Pack – $70.00
- School Spirits Gin
- School Spirits Rum
- School Spirits Vodka
- Includes gift wrapping
Gin Gift Pack – $75.50
- Christmas Gin *limited release*
- School Spirits Gin
- Tanzanite Gin
- Includes gift wrapping
Cocktail Gift Pack – $90.00
- Indus Manhattan, ready-to-pour cocktail
- Southern Hospitality, bourbon style spirit
- Bitter 101 Orange Bitters
- KVAS Whiskey Cherries
- Includes gift wrapping
Sobri Pack
Wine Packs
Spirits Pack
Gin Pack
Cocktail Pack
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.
