Top 10 Holiday Gifts from Monticello's 2026 Catalog
During this special holiday season, Monticello’s online Shop has a gift for every age, style, and budget.
This Christmas and holiday season, give unique, beautiful, or delicious gifts inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s house and gardens. Check out our top 10 holiday gift ideas and find something for everyone on your list.
#1 - Monticello Botanical Winter Soaps
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Treat yourself or a loved one to Monticello's exclusive refreshing botanical soap gift set. French-milled, floral-scented soaps are individually wrapped with holiday motifs and beautifully gift-boxed.
#2 - Sending Joy Amaryllis Bulb
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Gift-ready and beautifully presented, our green wax amaryllis bulb is adorned with a festive red ribbon and a “Sending You Joy this Holiday Season” hang tag—perfect for effortless holiday gifting. Best part? No watering required!
#3 - Monticello 2027 Desk Calendar & Stand
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Our beautifully illustrated 2027 calendar features flora and fauna found at Monticello. The foldable wood easel makes it easy to place on any desk or counter. Made in the U.S.A.
#4 - Monticello Grow an Old Friend Pillow
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Adorned with beautifully embroidered flowers and the heartfelt sentiment, “It takes a long time to grow an old friend,” this pillow is more than just decor—it’s a cherished gift that will be remembered for years to come.
#5 - Monticello Peppermint Bark Fudge & Tree Dish
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Our small-batch fudge comes ready to enjoy, presented on a hand-painted ceramic Christmas tree-shaped dish with a charming holly motif, making it an easy, ready-to-give holiday gift.
#6 - Honey Skin Care Set
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Made with honey collected from Monticello’s beehives, our gift-bagged honey skin care set includes luxurious 16 oz. body scrub, 16 oz. hand soap, 16 oz. lotion, 8 oz. body butter, 6 oz. bar soap, and lip balm. Made in the U.S.A.
#7 - Salted Roasted Virginia Peanuts
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If you've never had Virginia peanuts before, you'll be amazed at their large size, freshness, and crunchy texture. Our peanuts are cooked in pure peanut oil and lightly salted to maintain their distinctive flavor and healthy qualities—perfect for cocktail or anytime snacking. 40 oz. tin.
#8 - Monticello Garden Friendship Ring Tray
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Celebrate friendship and nature’s beauty with this charming blue and white porcelain tray. A great gift for the friend who gardens, the words "Life without friends is like a garden without flowers" are framed with a floral border.
#9 - Historic Figures Ornaments
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Figures from Jefferson's time are depicted in these World Fair Trade ornaments made by hand using the centuries-old method of zari embroidery. Set of 9.
#10 - Monticello Evergreen & Oranges Scented Wreath
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Welcome guests with this beautiful wreath that looks as good as it smells. It features cedars with berries, pinecones, cinnamon sticks, red berries, and oranges. This wreath can be hung or used as a centerpiece.
Live Nearby or Visiting Monticello?
Stop by The Museum Shop at Monticello, located at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center on Rt. 53, and check out these favorite items for entertaining and gifting. The Shop is open every day Monticello welcomes visitors and is available to shoppers with no admission required.
Locally crafted beers, wine, and root beer available only onsite at The Museum Shop at Monticello
- Monticello Mountain Ale
- Monticello Rough Draft peach wheat ale
- Jefferson Vineyards Viognier
- Monticello Root Beer
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