Experience-type Christmas Gift?

Submitted by nomuggle t3_zpch2i in philadelphia

I am at a complete loss (and running out of time) for a Christmas gift for my parents. I’d prefer to gift them some kind of experience as opposed to things, but I’m stuck on coming up with an idea. They are both in their early 60s and actually live in Chester County. My dad is definitely more adventurous than my mom, who is the one stumping me here. They do like wine and are members of the wine clubs to a few different wineries. I’d rather avoid just a gift certificate to a nice restaurant.

Any suggestions for an experience/activity I could get for this this year? In the city or the suburbs?

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Alt130115 t1_j0s3v2q wrote

My go-to for my parents are tickets to a Phillies game (my dad) and tickets to a show (my mom). Cooking classes can also be fun! Or maybe a class at Philadelphia Wine School or Philly Cheese School? There are also some local pottery studios that do date night classes, if something more creative would work! I’ve done classes at Black Hound Clay Studio and The Clay Studio, and both were great.

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nomuggle OP t1_j0s5d6m wrote

Ohh, Philly Wine School or Cheese School sounds cool and something they’d both like. Is that what’s they are called?

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Alt130115 t1_j0s617k wrote

Hm I think their official names are Wine School of Philadelphia and Philly Cheese School

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cc71SW t1_j0s71yi wrote

Just checked out wine school of Philadelphia. Now I got an Xmas present for my wife. Thank you!

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nomuggle OP t1_j0s6xpx wrote

Thanks, I found them both and am looking into them!

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Stopthemegaphone t1_j0s4inq wrote

just went to the wolf sanctuary in lititz pa - near lancaster - and it’s not something i would normally do (or even think i would like) but it was awesome! a private tour for 2 will run about $100.

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nomuggle OP t1_j0s5ij8 wrote

Oh, my uncle is a photographer and I think he went there once on a private tour to photograph the wolves. That might be a god one.

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justasque t1_j0sdhon wrote

Membership to Longwood Gardens (if they like gardens) or Winterthur (if they like history, nature walks, or Stately Homes as the Brits call them). They can go to various events, exhibitions, and so forth, or just go for a lovely walk, any time during the year. Personally I prefer Winterthur. I believe they have reciprocal membership with several Philly gardens, but double check that as there are usually distance restrictions.

Alternately, a membership to the museum or garden or nature center of their choice, keeping in mind that they are more likely to go to places nearby their home. Consider also Hagley, anything near you that you could go to together, the art museum, and so on.

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Guerlaingal t1_j0s6jl3 wrote

Arden theater tickets ... matinees if they are worried about coming into the city.

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nomuggle OP t1_j0s72s7 wrote

Oh, they are find driving into the city!

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TJCW t1_j0sheg4 wrote

Def wine school or Dibruno’s offers a nighttime experience where you can sample everything.

They might also like Longwood garden membership or passes

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Xoxospunky t1_j0s3e55 wrote

Maybe one of the museums in center city??

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kpgclark t1_j0txfkb wrote

We loved our visit to the Wolf Sanctuary. Depending on your budget, you can get them a B&B room on site. Lititz is actually a very cute town to walk around and staying overnight will allow them to enjoy the shops.

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Brahette t1_j0sn34r wrote

In addition to the great suggestions thus far, a gift certificate for a dinner cruse on the Spirit of Philadelphia. I've gotten these for family members in various cities and they're always a big hit

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Crabby-as-hell t1_j0sncjt wrote

A gift certificate to a cooking class where they hang out drinking wine and learning how to cook something then eat it is a cool experience. Sur La table in the kop mall offers this

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itsSolara t1_j0sw8s5 wrote

Have they been to the Wharton Esherick museum? It’s in Chesco and is a hidden gem. Kind of similar to a Frank Lloyd Wright kind of vibe. The architecture is interesting and then his studio is filled with sculptures and furniture.

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Inevitable-Place9950 t1_j0smzq2 wrote

State parks pass, cooking class at Walnut Hill community college, an improv class at Philly Improv Theater or Comedy Sportz, a theater gift card

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amtworks t1_j0ssndn wrote

Get the a couple of nights at the Guild House Hotel. Place is full of history.

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Right_Egg_5698 t1_j0tb64f wrote

Cooking classes are 💥💥💥. Many in Philly & burbs.

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BiilZbubb t1_j0u89au wrote

If they’re not squeamish, the Mutter museum is a unique experience

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cdubz-1986 t1_j0ufnxl wrote

Do they like plays/shows/sports/etc?

Are they into art/dancing/etc?

There are many various types of events or classes you can look into getting them something for.

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fernaldo t1_j0uino2 wrote

They have couples classes at Philadelphia woodworks in Manyunk. They can make something like a cutting board or turn a bowl, to keep for years.

They also have classes that pair with Tria wine school for wine and wood nights. You could get two experiences in one.

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TJCW t1_j0shl43 wrote

Or maybe a nice getaway weekend? Annapolis, newport or Poconos

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Soggy-Volume9033 t1_j0ug36b wrote

Are they Christian? You could purchase a pair of tickets to see a show at Sight ,& Sound in Lancaster. Moses begins March 2023.

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