This time of year, holiday lights twinkle in the shop windows that line Downtown Newberg’s charming First Street. Within, shelves are stocked with merchandise for everyone on a shopper’s list, with friendly proprietors waiting to greet you. This year, we’re shining a spotlight on 12 independently owned retail shops downtown. Each of these features gift items made right here in Newberg, along with a wonderful variety of goods from beyond. We hope you’ll use our list below to explore the “12 Shops of Christmas” — all located within just five city blocks — to plan your own relaxed, walkable holiday excursion to shop local this year.
We’ll be sharing virtual tours of each shop on Taste Newberg’s social media feeds for 12 consecutive days, beginning on Saturday, November 28, Small Business Saturday. Planning a visit and wondering when to shop? On weekdays, you’re most likely to find entire shops to yourself, while on the first weekend of December, you’ll find an extra festive atmosphere, with the start of Newberg’s Festival of Trees (decorated trees throughout downtown). Local eateries and coffee stops abound between shops offering food and warm drinks to-go, and there’s ample free parking throughout downtown.
Newberg’s 12 Shops of Christmas
Abigail’s Gift Boutique – (111 N. Blaine St.)
This newly opened gift shop offers charming children’s clothing, decorative housewares, candles, art, jewelry and more, all hand-made and created on-site.
Art Elements (604 E. 1st St.)
Newberg’s premiere art gallery features fine pieces by Oregon artists, such as in their current exhibition: “Woodland Revived,” with original works by Ken Austin, Carol Horvath, Kathleen Jones, and Scott Parrish (on display through Jan. 2). In addition, the gallery also sells jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, and sculpture for those looking for a one-of-a-kind gift this year.
Chapters (701 E. 1st St.)
Newberg’s independent bookstore and coffee shop also highlight local products for gifting, such as Newberg’s Caravan Coffee, body care products from Simple Alchemy, face masks, and jewelry.
Good Company Cheese Bar & Bistro (602 E. 1st St.)
A new gourmet food shop and café specializing in cheese and charcuterie, featuring local wines and specialty products from around the world. They stock a robust selection of culinary gift items as well as local wines—many made within a 10-mile radius of downtown Newberg.
Ken & Daughters (707 E. 1st St.)
This third-generation jeweler on Newberg’s First Street specializes in custom jewelry and personal service.
Lineage (814 E. 1st St.)
An expansive women’s clothing and home boutique. Local gifts include Simple Alchemy body care products and hand-turned wooden wine bottle stoppers.
Little Bird Boutique (606 E. 1st St.)
This women’s clothing and home décor shop stocks jewelry, candles, and a book made by women in the Willamette Valley.
Little Lavender Shop/Pollinate Flowers – (108 S. College St.)
This tiny but bountiful shop is a partnership between two local flower farms: Little Lavender Farm and Pollinate Flowers. On one side, it’s stocked with locally made lavender personal care products, and the other is decorated with seasonal bouquets, wreaths (and DIY wreath kits), and floral holiday décor.
Nikki Jane’s Boutique (602 E. 1st St.)
A cute boutique focusing on women’s clothing, which features locally hand-knit gloves and accessories—each pair is unique.
Pulp & Circumstance (117 S. College St.)
A gift shop in a converted Victorian house, featuring a number of local products such as Bradley Speer Ceramics mugs, heirloom-quality handmade baby quilts, and jewelry.
Uflora (111 S. College St.)
A popular shop offering plants, jewelry, and plant accessories. The shop also offers free repotting services for plants purchased in-store.
Velour (716 E. 1st St.)
A well-curated vintage shop that also designs/custom sews hats and bags out of vintage fabrics. The shop recently began producing a line of vintage-inspired tee shirts, most notably their “Newberg” tee-shirt.
In accordance with state and county COVID-19 safety measures, local shops operate with Phase 2 and Two-Week Freeze safety protocols recently enforced statewide. Store hours vary; please check shop websites above for specifics.
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