Valentine’s Day Ideas
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, have you thought about how you’re going to celebrate? While we support the idea of celebrating love year round, but if you’re a procrastinator and looking for some local ideas, we’ve got a few suggestions.
For the sweet tooth, you can buy truffles from Nevada City Truffle Shop, chocolate covered strawberries (milk, dark or white chocolate) from Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe or one of their locally made artisans chocolate. Maybe you want an ice cream sundae for two from Treats, decadent dessert from Cake Bakery, organic chocolate from Choquiero Chocolate or something sweet from Lazy Dog Chocolateria.
If flowers are your go to love language, check out either Soil Sisters Farm or Little Boy Flowers CSA for either the early spring or summer series of locally grown flowers. HEX in downtown Grass Valley has a lot of options for your plant lover or check out The Sunroom in Nevada City. Give the gift of a living plant, something that will last long after Valentine’s Day. HEX offers pre-made air plant terrariums or build your own with their air plant bar and potted plants for easy grabs. Foothill Flowers, in downtown Grass Valley, has Valentine’s Day bouquets with roses, tulips, orchids, lilies and much more. And don’t forget Foothill Flowers always sells wine by Dave the Wine Merchant. For additional Valentine’s Day local options check out Grass Valley Florist.
There are some great local shopping options in Nevada City from Kitkitdizzi, Rose Market, Two Little Birds, Kiya’s Natural, The Earth Central, J.J. Jackson’s, Mama Madrone’s, Crush, Gray Goose, Good Morning Supply or Abstrakt. Downtown Grass Valley offers gift options in Loot & Lore, Gather & Mill, Native Wren, The Book Seller and Yuba Blue.
If you’re thinking about food, there are options from savory treats, to eating out to foodie gifts. Grab a bag of the Valentine’s Day blend from Carolines Coffee or Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar or variety pack from The Olive Groove. Whether you’re in love with pizza or looking for a fine dining option, you’re certainly not going to go hungry in Nevada City or Grass Valley. There are lots of great options in downtown Nevada City or Grass Valley to grab a bite to eat.
Or maybe you want to hear some live music? Check out The Center for the Arts, Miners Foundry or Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill.
In downtown Nevada City you can taste local wines at Szabo Vineyards or Nevada City Winery, check out their February specials. Another great way to try wines from around the world is Carrington’s Fine Wines or New West Wines in downtown Grass Valley. Nevada County Grown wineries in downtown Grass Valley include Avanguardia Wines, Lucchesi Vineyards or Sierra Starr Vineyards. Or stop by the wine bar Cork 49 and sample wines from around the world, either with a flight or wine by the glass. Or maybe you want a cocktail or mocktail? Downtown Nevada City invites you to check out The National Exchange Bar or Golden Era Lounge. Or maybe you just want a beer, definitely check out the new BrewHaus in downtown Nevada City.
Although I do love the gift that keeps on giving; whether it’s a local wine club membership, a CSA to a farm or gift certificate . Or maybe you want to give someone an experiential gift; a spot in either the upcoming a guided fishing lesson, an art class (check out both ASiF and The Curious Forge), yoga classes, a ticket to a summer concert (KVMR Celtic Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival).
Or perhaps you want to get creative and make your sweetheart something special. The Artist Workshop & Lola and Jack have some fun crafty events if you want make a homemade gift. Or stop by Ben Franklin Crafts and load up on your DIY projects.
Maybe this Valentine’s Day you want to book a trip for a future adventure (like a campsite at the Inn Town Campground). If this post doesn’t have enough ideas, check out the Pinterest board with more local suggestions.
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