Holiday to-do list:
- Stop by French Lick Resort to see the holiday lights and decorations
- Squeeze in dinner, a carriage ride or even a casino visit along the way
- Pick up some great holiday gifts that can only be found here
Whether you’re wanting to give the gift of an experience – or something tangible to wrap up and place under the tree – we’ve got it here this season. Here are 10 great gift ideas for every type of person on your list:
The Hard to Shop For (Or the One Who Has It All)
You can’t go wrong with a French Lick Resort gift card. It’s the gift an experience for the person who has it all. As well as the gift of choice.
Your giftee can use it on something delicious (a filet mignon at 1875: The Steakhouse), relaxing (a Swedish massage at one of the resort spas), sporty (a round of golf at our Pete Dye or Donald Ross courses) or outdoors-y (a round at our sporting clays or archery course). Of course, gift cards can also be used toward overnight stays. The gift of getting away for a few days and a good night’s sleep is one of the best gifts of all.
Pick up one here at the resort, or purchase online and have it sent straight to their inbox.
The Music Fan
Give them a concert night to look forward to. The country music fan on your list will love Adam Wainwright (January 24) or Brett Young (February 14). Then we crank up the volume with a huge show March 1 as Bret Michaels returns to French Lick Resort, this time sharing the stage with Dee Snider of Twisted Sister.
The Foodie
A fabulous meal is the gift they’ll talk about forever (and probably beg for next year, too).
Plan a surprise with a meal at one of our resort restaurants. Maybe a weekend date night at Ballard’s in the Atrium for one-of-a-kind dining under the dome. Or a fine dining experience at Sinclair’s Restaurant or 1875: The Steakhouse. Or the ultimate: a customized, chef-crafted menu and private dining experience at Table One.
Dining makes a great “IOU” gift for later, and of course, gift cards can be used at all resort restaurants.
The Golfer
Lots of possibilities here. A day of golf at our Pete Dye or Donald Ross courses makes a great gift – especially for that golfer who may not spring for a bucket-list round of golf on themselves.
There’s also a few shopping days remaining at our three resort golf shops, where you can pick up everything from polos to pullovers to golf accessories. The holiday hours at our golf shops:
Pete Dye
Fridays & Saturdays through December 21: 9am - 5pm
Donald Ross
Through December 14: 9am - 3pm
Valley Links
Daily: 9am - 5pm
The Art Enthusiast
Did you know the West Baden Mercantile Co. sells both framed art and prints – all created by regional artists?
These pieces beautifully capture the awe and wonder of our historic hotel grounds. They’d be a perfect one-of-a-kind touch in any home—and your gift of art also supports local artists. A win-win.
The Spa Lover
Go experiential here, and gift them a treatment at one of our two world-class spas at French Lick or West Baden.
Or, come into our spa shops and pick up something your giftee can enjoy at home. The Theragun is a tool used in our Sports Massage and has been flying off the shelves — it’s available at both locations. A favorite at The Spa at West Baden is the Kashwere robe (pictured here), which is sure to please even the pickiest on your list.
If you’re browsing The Spa at French Lick, look for our new Bathorium products. They have something for everyone to enjoy a relaxing bath, from babies to adults, including bath bombs, bath soaks and body exfoliating bars.
For Those Who Love Feeling Warm & Soft
Speaking of robes, the Signature Shop at French Lick Springs Hotel carries two of the luxury robes enjoyed here at the resort: the original, dreamy terrycloth robe as well as the spa robe which is a waffle weave for a lighter feel.
Also at the Signature Shop are cozy sweatshirts that you could wear for days on end; poofy stocking hats; resort-logoed Sherpa blankets; flannel pajama pants; as well as the brand of sheets and pillows that you love snuggling under in our guestrooms here at the resort.
At the West Baden Springs Hotel Mercantile Co., you can also find the same West Baden embroidered terrycloth robes found in the hotel guestrooms.
For Those Who Love the Finer Things
Nothing beats the pageantry of an Afternoon Tea service at West Baden Springs Hotel. January or February are the perfect time to stay indoors, wrap your hands around a hot cup of tea, and beat the crowds of the early spring and summer.
To take the tea party experience home, you can find West Baden tea pots and full sets, and selection of the Tea Forte brand teas served at our Afternoon Tea. Find them at the West Baden Mercantile Company.
The Sweet Tooth
Not all gifts have to be big and grand. The small, sweet ones are sometimes the best received.
Find decadent chocolates and truffles at the French Lick Springs Hotel Signature Shop, or Xanadu Coffee & Creamery at West Baden Springs Hotel. Feel free to mix and match, because picking just one is nearly impossible.
The One Who Needs a Break
The person who’s always work-work-work, go-go-go will welcome some time to decompress. A weekend of R&R.
An opportune time? One of our Murder Mystery Weekends. There are three chances in 2025 (March 14-16; May 30-June 1; August 15-17) to experience one of our most popular events. It’s the perfect way to escape and unplug, take place in a fun whodunit, while also having some free time to relax and explore the resort.
