Hamilton Gift Guide
Celebrate Hamilton and Kirkland artists and artisans, brewers and winemakers, service providers, authors, and other small business owners. Your support encourages their success and fosters the creativity and ingenuity found throughout our entire community.
Apparel & Accessories
Rhoback
Kristina Loftus ’11
Rhoback is an activewear apparel brand specializing in performance fabrics for men and women. Give the gift of comfort and versatility with Rhoback gear.
Luna De Oro
Jonathan Rodriguez '23
Code: HAMFAM
Selling 14K gold and sterling silver jewelry.
Sweetflexx
McCullough Shriver ’13
Sweetflexx incorporates resistance bands into activewear that allows wearers engage their muscles more effectively during workouts or everyday activities/chores.
UNTUCKit
Aaron Sanandres ’96
Home of the original untucked shirt, UNTUCKit offers premium apparel for him and her that is designed to help you look sharp even at your most casual.
Peony Project Co
Jane Hannon ’11
Feel-good t-shirts for everyday life, designed with love in Minnesota.
Commemorative Kirkland and Hamilton eternity rings. Each ring is custom and responsibly made in NY in the precious metal of your choice with small sapphires or diamonds, further personalized with your initials and year of graduation. For more info, contact nrossco@aol.com or 917-669-9805.
Featherwood
Buzz Coren P’21
Colorful multilayered jewelry made of dyed hardwood: earrings, pendants and micro-mosaic pendants. Also miniature turned vases and bowls. Every piece is handcrafted and unique.
Definite Articles
Aaron Sanandres ’96
B corp committed to environmentally-friendly performance apparel. Our apparel is free of forever chemicals like BPA and PFAS, and our yarns are treated with CiCLO technology, so they degrade, naturally, into soil once discarded. More performance, less waste.
Art
Jessica Dalrymple
Jessica Dalrymple ’94
Paintings in oil and mixed media, and limited edition giclee prints.
Art Hedge
Aeon Cummings '85
Original, fine art works with a focus on African Contemporary, Jamaican, and African American art.
Moonlit Sea Prints
David Kutcher ’99
Coupon Code: HAMILTON20
Antique original Japanese woodblock prints (1780-1980); ukiyo-e, shin-hanga and sosaku-hanga.
Ellison Sherrill Art
Ellison Sherrill ’17
Beautiful fine art prints of the iconic sights of Hamilton College and Clinton, N.Y. Drawn in pen and finished with watercolor, the 8 ½” x 11” print will be a welcomed addition to the office, study, or bedroom of any Continental! Prints can be ordered individually or as a set of three at a discounted rate.
Josh Simpson Contemporary Glass
Josh Simpson ’72
Josh Simpson is an American artist who creates one-of-a-kind, space-inspired glass art. His work includes Planets, vases, platters, and sculpture. Located at the Salmon Falls Gallery (Shelburne Falls, Mass.).
Annie Halvorsen Art
Annie Karl Halvorsen K’76
I paint primarily impressionist landscapes, some en plein air and many in the studio. I mostly utilizing soft pastel, but also work in oil and gouache.
Debbie Littledeer
Debbie Littledeer P’21
Handmade prints and notecards. Much of my inspiration comes from the beautiful mountains surrounding me and the whimsical fantasies that dance through my imagination.
Mary Jane Check
Mary Jane Nichols Check ’02
Original paintings and prints; located in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Kate Emlen, Artist
Kate Emlen K’72
Landscape and still life paintings.
Food & Beverage
Et Fille Wines
Jessica Mozeico ’95
B Corp certified winery from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Our story is about family -- Et Fille means “and daughter” as it was founded by Jessica Mozeico ’95 and her father. The Kalita Vineyard is a collaboration with Arthur Kalita ’71.
Senbird Tea
Celia Yu ’13
Coupon Code: HC10
Senbird brings you the finest organic tea from farms across Japan. Partnering with family-owned farms and master craftsmen, our collection includes organic green tea, herbal tea, and handcrafted teaware. We are passionate about sharing the traditions of Japanese tea in supporting a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Spoonful
Bradley Gifford ’15
Minimally processed, highly functional overnight oats made locally with organic Ingredients.
Lost Lantern Whiskey
Adam Polonski ’08
Coupon Code: HAMILTON
Lost Lantern is an award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey. We help people discover unique whiskies from small distilleries all across the United States. Ships to 25 states.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Toby Whitmoyer ’93
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington State’s founding winery.
Monte Bernardi
Sara Joline K’77 and Henry Bedford ’76
We make distinctive wines, rooted in past traditions. We also rent our Tuscan villa in the summer months.
Lambert Bridge Winery
Mike Gilfillan ’86
Lambert Bridge offers some of California’s most exceptional Bordeaux-style wines, private tasting experiences, and warm, friendly hospitality. Reservations required. Please call to inquire about available wines. Located in Healdsburg, Calif.
Archer Roose
David Waldman ’07
Archer Roose is dedicated to producing affordable luxury wines within 20 miles of their harvest location and bringing them to you. We continue the tradition of our namesake’s intrepid spirit: scouring the globe for sustainable, luxury libations. Journey with us by experiencing our collection of consciously crafted, worldly wines.
Games, Experiences & Services
Maine Towns Playing Cards
Charlie Haberstock ’25
Playing card set that features Maine towns and another set featuring Maine lakes and islands.
Kristoferson Farm and Canopy Tours NW
Mona Campbell ’85
Special events, farm dinners, zipline tours, and team building. Located in Camano Island, Wash.
Literary Pub Crawl
Danielle Brockmann '13
NYC's Best Walking Tour -- the longest running in Greenwich Village, going strong for 25 years! Hear the stories, poems, and prose that made NYC the epicenter of American literature. If you like history, literature, drinking, humor, and good fun, you'll love us!
Pillette Academic Life Coaching LLC
Kate Moore Pillette ’12
Code: See "About" Section
Academic life coaching for college and graduate students with executive function challenges, learning disabilities, chronic health/mental health challenges, or generally struggling with academic motivation, engagement & progress. Use promo code HAMILY2023 for 15% off any gift package.
Astronaut: The Best
Mike Sennott ’09
Available for PC and Steam Deck, the offbeat occult management adventure game “Astronaut: The Best” has been acclaimed as one of the best and funniest games of 2023.
Shareapy
Scott Kelsey '93
Code: See "About" Section
Shareapy enables facilitated peer support groups to develop stronger, more meaningful social connections, helping improve your personal and professional well-being. The link above is to a Hamilton-Know Thyself community and 44% off the annual membership. Browse the rest of shareapy.com for additional opportunities.
Allen Batista Travel, Inc.
Joanna Allen '91
Allen Batista Travel, Inc. helps savvy travelers with roundtrip airfare, hotel, cruises, and car rentals. We offer sightseeing trips to Havana, India, Italy, Greece, Barcelona, Mexico City, Costa Rica and the Maldives. We also offer private-entertainment boat rides and private walking tours.
Actually Curious
Michael Tennant ’04
A conversation card game and a movement to spread empathy, created as a tool to build deeper connections between friends and family, and even with yourself, using approachable question prompts. Michael is also leading empathy workshops, has a digital course, and is the author of The Power of Empathy.
Burroughs Homestead
Penny Watras Dana K'78
Historic home vacation rental in historic, bucolic Roxbury, New York. Fully restored and updated, ca. 1850 farmhouse -- John Burroughs' 'old home.' Unsurpassed views, hundreds of acres to explore, and many local family activities for all four seasons. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Unparalleled views and privacy.
Otaheti Travel, LLC
Aeon Cummings '85 and Joanna Allen '91
Otaheti Travel curates off the beaten path vacations focusing on culinary, wellness, art and culture, and team-building activities in Jamaica.
Jigsaw Surf Co.
Victoria Fennell '16
Coupon Code: Hamilton15
We are a surfboard-shaped jigsaw puzzle company with a focus on promoting mental health. A portion of proceeds go to a Surf Therapy Charity called myPEAK Foundation.
Pear Tree Hill Editorial Services
Jo Pitkin K’78
I enjoy constructing my own workshops — including lessons, models, prompts, and additional resources — and sharing my experience and knowledge with poets at all levels, from beginners to more experienced writers. I also offer one-on-one mentorships.
Constance Stellas Astrology
Constance Stellas K'72
Constance Stellas is an astrologer of Greek heritage with over 25 years experience in NYC, and an author with over 30 titles published by Adams Media (Simon & Schuster).
Szegvari Educational Consulting
Margaret Szegvari ’85, P’21,’23
My role as a college consultant these past 10 years has afforded me the unique opportunity to specialize in and support an amazing group of young adults as they discover, successfully apply to, and attend colleges where they grow and thrive.
Give the gift of presence with curated travel itineraries for the curious traveler. Boutique and luxury hotel matchmaking and full-service itinerary planning. Mention the guide to receive 15% off the planning fee for new clients.
Home & Living
Protean Woodworking
Jim Schlemmer P'25
Handcrafted decorative and practical pieces turned from sustainably sourced wood.
Glassybaby
Tracy Morgan P’25
Handblown glass votives and drinkware that give back.
oomph Home
Whitney Rice Childs '01
Custom home furnishings with a great holiday gift guide! Visit oomph at 21 West Putnam Ave, Greenwich, Conn.
Brooklyn Slate
James Breitinger '00
Our all-natural slate serving boards are the perfect way to serve your favorite cheeses and charcuterie. Our slate is 100% sourced from a third-generation family-owned quarry in upstate New York.
Jill Rosenwald Studio
Jill Rosenwald ’83
Coupon Code: HAMILTON10
Jill Rosenwald's designs are recognized for their vibrant patterns and thoughtful color combinations. Each table-top gem including lamps, trays, bowls, and vases, is hand-thrown on the potter's wheel, carefully painted, and trimmed with a 14k gold edge. She's head-over-heels for luxe little details! Located in Boston, Mass.
The Nicer Slicer
Sandy Schirmer ’80
Coupon Code: Hamily
Elevate your cuisine with The Nicer Slicer. It improves taste while cutting calories and cost. Dishwasher safe, made from 20 gauge brushed stainless steel. It will last for years!
Baseball BBQ
Brett Mandel ’91
Coupon Code: Hamilton
Baseball BBQ makes bat-handle BBQ tools and cutting boards that are customizable or engraved for MLB teams or top universities -- perfect for casual fans or serious grillers.
LENCO Lumber Corp.
Kevin Coppola ’07
Coupon Code: HAMILTON
LENCO offers lumber and building materials for do-it-your-selfers, professional builders and everyone in between.
Hitchhiker Designs
Dewi Caswell '14
We make custom drawings and designs and add them to a variety of everyday products. We specialize in digital paintings of your favorite photos and memories. See the commissions section of our website for some examples of designs made to celebrate the weddings of some Hamilton alums.
Lost-Art Letters
Beth Gregory ’92
Greeting cards & stationery (retail & wholesale) and letter-writing workshops; located in San Francisco, Calif.
Miscellaneous
Oceanstone Collections
Michael Weinzierl ’15
Crystals and minerals.
Roc Gen Products
Natasha Derrickson Perine ’96
Solving IT
Bert Morano ’84
Salesforce Consulting for Medium to Large businesses.
Fred Records
Eliot Kagan ’77
CDs and MP3s of songs.
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