Spring-Summer 2024 | CT River Valley & Beyond
10 Queer Gifts We Want to Give (and Get)
Shop items and experiences from LGBTQIA+ and allied small businesses, artists, and healers in the Valley and beyond!
Narratives and Musings
Art, Literature, etc.
GHOST :: SEEDS - Sebastian Merrill
$21.95
Set on a remote island on the Maine coast, GHOST :: SEEDS incorporates elements of magical realism and myth to explore and trouble conceptions of gender and identity. The central tension of this book-length poem is a dialogue between a trans speaker and his “ghost,” the “girl-ghost” of the self that he left behind to become the man he is today. Putting a queer spin on the myth of Persephone, the girl-ghost speaks from underworld lit by glowworms, cut through by dark rivers, and connected to the world above through a sea cave.
Fine Art Prints & Original Artwork Commissions - The Fantasies of Youth
Variable, minimum of $150
Commissioning an original piece of artwork allows for a heartfelt and thoughtful gift to celebrate your loved one (or yourself!). Commissioned artworks can be small, large, or anywhere in between, and allow for the piece to be personalized for the occasion and recipient. All you need is an idea — the artist (Elayna Sturm) will work with you to clarify the vision, and make it a reality as a painting, drawing, or mural!
Rabbit Gathering Herbs Plantable Herb Seed Card from Small Victories
$6
Welcome spring with our cheerful rabbit seed paper card. Featuring an illustration of a New England cottontail rabbit collecting red clover and yarrow flowers, this card blank inside to add your own message.
Follow the easy planting directions on the back to grow a mix of parsley, chives, and basil. These plants do well both in indoor kitchen gardens and planted directly outside, and they taste great!
All our greeting cards are made with recycled, biodegradable paper, and we donate 10% of our profits to LGBTQ+ and ecological organizations.
Online and at in-person at our shop at Thornes Marketplace in Northampton, MA.
Queer/Trans Magic Zine - Astral Cherry Art
Sliding scale from $12
Queer/Trans Magic is a growing collection of creative work that explores, honors, and transforms lineages of queer magic & resilience. This zine is perfect for anyone looking to ignite their imagination through an international, curated selection of queer artists and storytellers.
Rainbow Science: Discover How Rainbows Are Made, with 23 Fun Experiments & Colorful Activities! - High Five Books
$16.99
This colorful book explores the fascinating science of rainbows and includes a pair of fun prism glasses so kids can see rainbows right before their eyes!
'Rainbow Science' celebrates everything rainbow, from the science of sunlight to the prism in raindrops to how our eyes see all the colors that make up a rainbow, in this colorful activity book. Kids can be a rainbow scientist and learn how to search for rainbows, make their own rainbows with a hose, spin homemade color wheels, blow multicolored bubbles, make a kaleidoscope, and more.
Self-Celebration and Care
Yoga, Meditation, and Personal Care Items
Bloom Into Spring Yoga Membership - Sanctuary
$100
Good for two months of unlimited access to online and in-studio classes. Includes access to archive of recorded Sanctuary classes.
Custom Print Chest Binder - Shapeshifters
$115-$138
Pick out any fabric from a design library of thousands, or design your own! Give a special someone in your life a chest binder that's truly one-of-a-kind.
Private Yoga & Sound Meditation Sessions - Fran Astino Consulting
Private yoga involves one-on-one sessions with a yoga instructor. Unlike group classes, private sessions are tailored to the individual's specific needs, goals, and level of experience. Fran will focus on personalized alignment, modifications, and adjustments, providing a more customized and targeted practice.
$50-$75/person per session (pair and trio discount options)
A sound meditation (or more commonly ‘sound bath’) is a meditative experience where participants are immersed in sounds and vibrations created by instruments such as singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other resonant objects. The goal is to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and achieve a deep meditative state.
$100-$150/session (can be shared by up to 3 people)
Private Yoga Session - Sebastian Merrill Yoga & Poetry
Sliding scale $75-$125/hour
Sebastian’s yoga classes are alignment focused, rooted in yoga philosophy, social justice oriented, and trauma informed. A private yoga session is a great option if you are new to yoga and nervous about taking a group class, if you want to deepen your practice and have specific skills or areas you want to explore, or if you want a personal practice designed just for you. This is a great gift for anyone who wants to spend some quality time with an experienced queer and trans yoga instructor to deepen their body heart mind connection.
Universal Pelvic Steam Blend - Moon Beam Steams
$44
The Universal Pelvic Steam blend is intentionally crafted by Julia using organic herbs for a steaming experience that is relaxing and supportive to your nervous system and pelvic health.
The Universal blend is great for folks who have 28+ day cycles, who experience menstrual cramping, stagnation, digestive complaints, and who want to steam for general wellness. This blend is also suitable for folks with prostates. To learn more about pelvic steaming check out Moon Beam Steams.
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