GVL gift guide: 10 wellness experiences we’d love to receive

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Your friends and fam will love these local, experience-based gifts (like a gift card to Topgolf).

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Happy holidays, GVL. Have a wellness enthusiast on your shopping list?

We’ve curated 10 experience-based gift ideas for anyone who likes to sweat, play, or just spectate locally — from the weekend warriors and outdoorsy friends to the sports fans and creative crafters.

🏌️ For the sports lovers

Topgolf Gift Card | $50+ | An afternoon at Topgolf in Greenville is a hole-in-one gift for the golfer in your life. A gift card can be used on a golf bay, food + drinks, or retail merchandise. Bonus: Get a $15 game play card for every $50 gift card purchased through Dec. 24.

Greenville Drive Season Tickets | $175+ | Gift a 2024 half season, full season, or weekend ticket plan to your baseball-loving partner or bestie. (That’s 33-66+ home games.)

🛶 For the outdoorsy ones

Greenville Zoo Membership | $60 | For the friend that loves the outdoors and wildlife, gift a Greenville Zoo membership.It will give them access to the zoo year-round, plus special members-only savings.

Green River Adventures Gift Card | Varies | Your thrill-seeking friend can use this gift card on a Green River Adventures whitewater experience, zipline tour, waterfall rappel, and more.

State Park Passport | $99 | Any nature lover in your life will appreciate year-round free entry to all South Carolina State Parks, including three beautiful parks in the Greenville area.

🧖 For the self-care superstars

River Falls Spa Gift Card | Prices vary | After a busy holiday season, we could all use a moment to relax + rejuvenate. Send your loved ones a gift card to River Falls Spa to choose from services like a massage, facial, and more.

Candle Making Experience | $29 | Nothing says “cozy” quite like a candle. The Greenville Soy Candle Company offers a 45-minute workshop to learn about candle making, explore different fragrances, and make a 10-oz soy candle to take home.

🧘 For the wellness whizzes

Yoga Class Package | Prices vary | For the yogis in your life (or anyone who needs a little extra zen) grab a 10-class or 20-class pack from Greenville Yoga — a community-minded studio that offers a variety of all-levels gentle and flow-style yoga classes. Pro tip: They also have Newbie classes for aspiring yogis.

Local Cooking Class Gift Certificate | $30+ | A local cooking class gift certificate is a chef’s kiss for your wellness + foodie friends. The Cook’s Station offers classes for guests to have fun in the kitchen + try their hand at different cooking techniques and types of dishes.

Greenville Walking Tour | $18+ | Weekend adventurers can make memories as they move with this gift. Send a Greenville History Tours gift card to your friend or family member, and they can decide between a local history tour or culinary tour experience.

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