Are you searching for that perfect holiday present?
Now that the holidays are here, it’s time to celebrate and support our community! Madison County’s local businesses are ready to make your season bright.
The 2025 Madison County Holiday Shopping Guide brings together unique shops, artisans, and services across the county—offering gifts, experiences, and festive finds that support our neighbors while spreading cheer.
Whether you’re searching for handcrafted treasures, practical essentials, or memorable experiences, this guide highlights the best of Madison County and makes it easy to shop local this holiday season.
Restaurants
The Original Papa Nick’s
https://theoriginalpapanicks.squarespace.com/new-products
Family owned pizzeria and Italian restaurant with locations in Mars Hill & Asheville, NC. Eat-in or take out. Freshly made, piping hot pizza and subs. Delectable garlic rolls. Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 11-9 pm; Sunday 1-8 pm.
Zadie’s Market
https://www.zadiesmarket.com/
Casual, contemporary American Fare with a Southern Appalachian angle, serving lunch and supper in the Old Marshall Jail. Purchase gift cards at https://app.upserve.com/b/zadies-market/gift-card.
Retail
On Your Bike
https://www.oyb-nc.com/
Cafe and extensive coffee bar. Full service bike repairs. Dealers of Cinelli and Marin bikes, and locally made M2S ebikes.
Mars Landing Galleries
https://mlg-art-boutique.square.site/
Fine Art & Fine Craft Gallery of emerging & established artists of various mediums, including painting, photography, ceramics, metal, and others.
McChesney Art
https://www.mcchesneyart.com/category/all-products
Art from pressed flowers and plant material created by Susan McChesney. Originals, prints, cards. Special occasion bouquets.
Neohumanist College of Asheville
https://www.nhca-gurukul.org/books
Non-profit educational institution with an independent publishing body. Our books serve a global audience and range from children’s stories to adult guidebooks.
Rhythm and Ritual Craft
https://handmadebrooms.com/
Woman-owned, one-of-a-kind handmade brooms, broom making supplies, and private and group broom-making classes.
Rose Hollow Connections
https://www.rosehollowconnections.com/
Handmade wood products. Offering a variety of functional yet artistic pieces typically for the kitchen including unique cutting boards, pie servers, and spreaders. Learn about woodworking. Sign up for a 1-on-1, hands-on workshop geared toward the beginning woodworker. Workshops held in the artist’s studio conveniently located halfway between Marshall and Mars Hill.
Shady Side Florist
https://www.shadysideflorist.net/best-sellers.php
Locally owned and operated full service florist serving Madison and Buncombe counties. Fresh or silk flowers, candy, plants, and fruit baskets for every occasion and holiday. 24-Hour telephone service. Daily floral delivery to local funeral homes and hospitals.
The Quill + Honey
https://thequillandhoney.com/
Artisan home & body products free of chemicals and toxins. Jewelry, clothes, and more! Soap making classes available upon request.
Fowler Farms Sporting Clays
https://www.fowlerfarmssportingclays.com
Experience shooting a shotgun on a sporting clays course. Gift certificates are available for rounds of 50 or 100 clays. The cost of shotgun rental and ammunition can also be included.
Old Factory Soap
https://oldfactorysoap.com/
Handmade natural and organic soap, perfume, skincare, and home goods. Wholesale, custom and white label, and private label soap manufacturing.
Horse Sense of the Carolinas
https://www.trailblazersuncensored.com/store
Providing equine assisted psychotherapy as well as leadership and teambuilding training for Madison and surrounding counties. Offering books, curricula, manuals, and other educational tools.
Appalachian Barn Alliance
https://appalachianbarns.org/tobacco-stick-products-sale/
A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rural heritage of Madison County and surrounding areas through the documentation of the historical barn building traditions and the barns they represent. Offering cutting boards, cheese boards, and Appalachian Butter knives made from tobacco sticks.
Recreation
Blue Heron Whitewater
https://www.blueheronwhitewater.com/
It’s Your Trip! Whitewater Rafting on the French Broad River. Maximize your fun! Choose a guided raft, self-guided raft or inflatable kayak.
French Broad Adventures
https://www.frenchbroadrafting.com/
Guide in every raft – guaranteed! Half day, Full day, and calm water river trips available. Whitewater rafting, e-mountain biking, canyoneering, ziplining, and more.
Hatley Pointe
https://hatleypointe.com/
Operating as a four-season destination offering hospitality, outdoor recreation, dining, and retail services. 21 slopes, daily capacity limits, and unparalleled service and quality.
Llamas of Hot Springs
https://hotspringsllamas.org/
Providing guided llama trekking, walking tours, farm visits, educational experiences, and animal-assisted therapy.
Mad Co Tubing
https://www.madcotubing.com/
Offering scenic adventure tubing and stand up paddle board instruction on Section 7 of the French Broad River in Marshall, NC.
Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
https://sandybottomtrailrides.net/
Full service horse activities, 1, 2, 3, 4 hour and all day rides, wagon rides all with breathtaking views. Our rides are perfect for people of all ages and horseback riding abilities.
Services
Platinum Salon
https://kellieshelton.glossgenius.com/
Full service salon offering hair care, skin care, nail care, massage.
Boundless Body Massage & Movement
https://www.vagaro.com/us03/boundlessbodymassageandmovementllc
Massage Services and Gift Boutique. Day Spa offering Cupping Therapy, Swedish, Therapeutic, and Hot Stone massage.
The LaundroMutt
https://www.thelaundromuttasheville.com/
Full Service dog grooming salon. Owner/groomer Emily Marvin specializes in dog-centric, stress-free practices as a fear-free certified groomer. Gentle grooming for happy dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes.
Amp’d Designs
https://www.ampddesigns.com/
Alyssa Phillips Downey is a brand and web designer helping businesses and entrepreneurs stand out with bold branding and logo design, modern Squarespace website design, packaging, and graphic design. We’ll collaborate on design that is intentional, strategic, and unforgettable.
Britt Creative
https://brittcreative.co/
A global, full-service creative agency. We create custom websites, branding, and digital marketing solutions for growing businesses.
Engine House Design
https://www.marshallenginehouse.com/
Engine House Design is a collaborative studio of artists, designers, and makers in Marshall, NC.
Neohumanist College of Asheville
https://www.nhca-gurukul.org/courses
Offers student-centered courses as a sustainable alternative to mainstream educational frameworks. Explore courses based on your desired academic discipline.
Vacation Rentals
Inn at Amaris Farms
https://innatamarisfarms.com/
An Asheville area Bed and Breakfast located in nearby Weaverville, NC. A terrific home base for exploring NC and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
3Feather Sanctuary
https://3feathersanctuary.com/
A place to connect with your humanity & relax. Camping (primitive or RV), swimming hole, yoga, music, film & more.
Appalachian Trail Cottages
https://atcottages.com/
Unique rental homes for your perfect vacation. From rustic to luxurious, our properties are close to everything Hot Springs, Spring Creek, the French Broad River, and the Appalachian Trail have to offer.
Bailey Hot Springs
https://www.thebaileyhotsprings.com/
Dog-friendly mountain cottage offering cozy lodging, modern amenities, and walkable access to trails, river, and downtown Hot Springs.
Bear Creek Cabins
https://bearcreekcabins.net/
Three real log cabins located on 12 acres in Hot Springs with easy access to Asheville, Waynesville, and Maggie Valley. Cascading waterfall; private, serene; multiple pavilions. Evergreen Cabin (1BR), Creekside Cabin (1BR), and Wondertree Mountain Cabin (3BR) each have private outdoor hot tubs.
Bluff Mountain Nursery
https://bluffmountainnursery.com/
Family owned & operated greenhouses full of perennials, annuals, and herbs. Livestock farm tours. Vacation rentals with hot tubs, full amenities.
Broadwing Farm Cabins
https://www.broadwingfarmcabins.com/
Located in beautiful Hot Springs, NC. Unique cabins on an 85 acre farm, each with a private hot tub filled with fresh natural mineral water.
Campfire Lodgings
https://www.campfirelodgings.com/
Serenity in the Heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With 100 acres of woods and numerous trails, Campfire Lodgings offers a variety of lodging, from RV and Tent sites, to fully furnished Yurts, Cabins, and Cliff House.
Chestnut Mountain Cabin
https://chestnutmtcabin.com/
Pet-friendly 2-bedroom cabin in secluded cove with pond stocked for fishing. 10 minutes from Mars Hill. Private hiking path to a waterfall. Month-to-month rental available.
Comfort Inn
https://www.choicehotels.com/north-carolina/mars-hill/comfort-inn-hotels/nc029
Award-winning property with spectacular mountain views, created with the guest in mind. Many features to accommodate all types of travel, including a pool and deluxe continental breakfast. Exit 11 on Hwy. 19/23 North.
Dancing Sun Cabins
https://www.dancingsuncabins.com/
Romantic, rustic and remote log cabins with private hot tubs located near Hot Springs, NC on 100 acres next to Pisgah National Forest and the Appalachian Trail.
Firefly Cabin
https://evolve.com/vacation-rentals/us/nc/mars-hill/519890
Award-winning mountaintop cabin in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Breathtaking panoramic views.
Hot Springs Resort & Spa
https://www.nchotsprings.com/
Relax in the waters of natural hot mineral springs in your own private hot tub. Enjoy a massage or body treatment with N.C. Licensed Massage Therapists. Variety of accommodations available on site including luxury suites with private tub room supplied with natural hot mineral waters; riverside camping cabins; private log cabin with outdoor hot tub supplied with natural hot mineral waters; and four bedroom family home.
Log Cabin Motor Court
https://www.theashevillecabins.com/
Experience the charm of historic log cabins at Log Cabin Motor Court in Asheville, NC. Enjoy cozy, rustic accommodations with modern amenities, perfect for family getaways, romantic retreats, and pet-friendly stays.
Marshall House Inn
https://www.marshallhouseinn.com/
This renovated historic Inn in downtown Marshall offers individual room rentals, full property rentals for 20+ guests, and wedding/event bookings.
Mountain Valley Cabins
https://mountainvalleycabins.lodgify.com/
Two deluxe 1 bedroom, 1 bath cabins. Each has a king size bed, hot tub, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, etc. Great views with access to mountain stream! Discount for military and first responders.
Myra’s Cottage
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8217632
Entire house: yard, creek, and surrounding forest is yours to enjoy. Two bedrooms, one bath, full kitchen. Screened porch overlooks stream. On Stackhouse Road close to French Broad River. Perfect for boaters.
Old Marshall Jail Hotel
https://oldmarshalljail.com/
Boutique art hotel and restaurant, inside a 116 year old historic old jail, on the banks of the French Broad River. Convenient to downtown Asheville, Pisgah National Forest, hiking and river rafting in WNC.
Prama Institute & Wellness Center
https://prama.org/
Holistic retreat and conference center specializing in wellness retreats and juice cleanse programs, group rentals, workplace meetings, yoga and meditation retreats, and educational seminars and workshops.
River Lodge Log Cabins
https://www.riverlodgelogcabins.com
One bedroom with sleeper/sofa. Two bedroom vacation home also available – sleeps up to 6.
Stony Woods Estate
https://stonywoods.com/
Event center for weddings, family and business gatherings, and treehouse vacation rentals.
Cabin at Spring Creek Preserve
https://springcreekretreats.com/
Destination lodging experience for nature-loving couples in a private park-like nature sanctuary spanning 80 acres with private hiking trail network.
Cabins at Sandymush Bald
https://thecabinsatsandymushbald.com/
Offering guests an off-grid Appalachian experience at our hike-in cabins located on 500 private acres atop the Newfound Mountains in Western North Carolina.
Are you a Madison County Chamber of Commerce Business with an online store, service, or offering?
Send details along with a link to madconcchamber@gmail.com and we’ll add you to this list.
