Arkansas Made Gift Ideas at The Good Earth
Did you know that we have a 5,000 square foot Gift Shop, filled with all kinds of lovely gifts, including many locally made items? Check these out!
We have pottery from our very own Landscape Planning and Construction team member, Chad! Each piece is unique, making for a very special gift. Most of his pieces are functional in nature (bowls, plates, mugs) but he does occasionally make decorative pieces. Chad gets his inspiration from other potters and the process of experimenting with his own work.
Speaking of art by our team, we are excited to introduce you to Glasstastic Trinkets by Emma Fritschie, our perennial grower! She spends her off time exploring what she can make with stain glass. Emma began her stained-glass work 10 years ago when her grandmother taught her and her sister the craft – her grandmother has been making stained glass for 40 years! While her work usually consists of traditional window pieces, she does like to switch it up and create things uses thrifted antique dishes to give some dimensions to some of her pieces. She also has unique stained-glass offerings like earrings, succulent vines, mushrooms, plant hangers, and hanging butterflies!
Over the past 20 years, Cary Collins Designs has grown from a dream to an inspiring business. Read more about Cary’s journey here! Each year, we stock her calendars and refills, both of which are very popular gifts. Each month, enjoy unique artwork and a scripture. She also has a variety of note cards and writing pads. The bright colors and uplifting messages are so sweet!
And speaking of sweet…local honey! Guenther Apiary honey is especially delicious so consider grabbing some for yourself as well! We love the honey, creamed honey and of course, their hot honey. We love Guenther’s Apple Cider Vinegar with honey AND the very important Mother too. Learn more about this new addition here.
Richard Zimmer is a self-taught woodworker, who began this journey in his teens. Each piece is handcrafted from native or reclaimed wood, including walnut, cherry, maple, honey locust and cedar. His goal is to introduce people to quality craftsmanship; and he accomplishes this beautifully!
These works of art from chainsaw artist Jarrod Flowers are amazing! And yes, he is a local artist who grew up going to school just down the road. Each sculpture is delightfully detailed and beautifully stained. After college, he designed and installed gardens in Lakeport, California less than an hour away from the Redwood Forest. After months of building garden boxes and working with farmers he met a chainsaw wood carver named Mark Colp and began studying under him even though he was hesitant to learn the process at first. Now, 10 years later, Jarrod is a professional and competitive woodcarving artist full time. He and his family (wife and four children) relocated to Arkansas in 2024 after spending 5 years traveling up and down the northern California coast doing wood carvings
As you can see, The Good Earth Gift Shop has many locally made gifts for your loved ones. We also promote self- gifting; treat yourself, you deserve it!
And if you just aren’t sure what to get someone, a Good Earth gift card is a great choice! Stop by to purchase one or if you don’t live nearby and you would like one for someone who does, give us a call. We can mail one out, just have a mailing address handy when you call!
