Get ready to cook up a storm at Mise En Place with a private, in-person, hands-on cooking class and dinner for eight people. You'll work alongside Chef Christine Wansleben to create a custom menu based on your interests, favorite foods and dietary restrictions.

Restrictions: Alcoholic beverages are not included, but purchaser can bring wine or beer to the cooking class if they please. The gift certificate expires November 6, 2022 and must be scheduled for a mutually-agreeable date. Blackout dates may apply. Additional guests (up to four) may be added for an additional fee.

You and three friends will spend an hour tasting and learning about specialty-grade coffees from the experts at Ironclad Coffee Roasters, located in Church Hill. Come with questions, leave with an array of coffee knowledge to improve your home brewing. You'll also take home a Baratza Vario-W Prosumer Coffee Grinder (valued at $600) and three total pounds of coffee, including two bags of Ironclad's most popular coffee blends and two bags of Ironclad's exquisite single-estate coffees.

Restrictions: The gift certificate expires November 6, 2022 and is valid on weekdays or weeknights only. Some blackout dates may apply, including on holidays.

Treat your friends, family and fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 20 people in Total Wine's in-store classroom. Host a fun event that is certain to impress everyone who attends! Enjoy a "tour" and learn about the famed appellations and grape varietals that make individual regions around the world so unforgettable. Taste a variety of premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing. A wine expert will present and discuss each delicious wine during your two-hour class, which can be arranged as a seated class-style or more casual walk-around event. Total Wine & More will provide all necessary stemware and educational handouts for tasting notes.

Pick from one of their popular themes:

• Wine 101 In Vino Veritas--Identify key components of wine and explore how to pair with the right food to make your next dinner party a success.
• Beautiful Blends: The Most Carefully Crafted Wines--Explore the art of the blend, from easy-drinking domestic reds to the great white wines of the Bordeaux and the Rhone.
• New World, New Wines: Exploring the Southern Hemisphere--Discover how the Old World's native grapes and long wine-making traditions have helped shape how we make and enjoy wine all over the world.
• Vive La France--Explore the greatest wine-making regions in France so you can master wine aisles and any restaurant wine list.
• Into the Wild: Walla Walla Willamette & Pacific Northwest--Take a tour of the Pacific Northwest! Learn about the very best from Washington Wine Country to Willamette Valley, Oregon.
• From Tip To Toe: A Wine Tour of Italy--Explore many distinctive wines from Italy, from sparking Proseccos and crisp Pinto Grigios to the Sangiovese-based wines for Tuscany to rich, dark reds of Sicily.
• California Uncorked: Napa Valley and Beyond--Explore the red and white wines that have brought acclaim to Napa Valley, Sonoma, Amadore and the Central Coast.
• Here's to Bottles that Pop: Great Sparkling Wines--Nothing is better than a bottle of bubbly! Learn about favorite sparking styles, food parings and, of course, champagne!

Food, wine, accessories--you'll have everything you need for the perfect get together! The package includes a "Use In the Event of Guests" gift basket, which features four porcelain plates, four sack tea towels, a set of animal parade Caspari cocktail napkins, Virginia Diner Chesapeake Bay peanuts, Savor The Flavor cheese grits and red beans and rice, "Canine Chaos" card game, cat dominoes, and a $25 gift card to use at the Shops at 5807. Plus, enjoy a fabulous gift basket from Trader Joe's full of lots of your favorite items. You'll also be prepared for any get together with libations thanks to one case of wine compliments of Bartholomew Broadbent of Broadbent Selections.

Restrictions: Gift cards do not expire, and items cannot be returned to the shops that donated them.

Three wineries, endless memories! Enjoy a wine tasting for four people on the deck or in the tasting room of Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard, located in Louisa County, Virginia. The package includes four stemless wine glasses, two reusable ice bags and two Virginia wine maps. You will also enjoy two additional private, guided wine tastings for two people at James River Cellars and Jolene Family Winery. Explore styles and varietals from white, to red to sweet as these three wineries show you what Virginia wines have to offer. Jolene Family Winery tour also includes two stemless glasses.

Restrictions: Tasting cards and gift certificates must be present when redeeming. The Jolene Family Winery gift certificate expires October 1, 2022.

Enjoy three nights for up to five people in a private, cozy, pet-friendly condo inside the Mountain Inn at Wintergreen. The condo features a master bedroom with a king-sized bed and a futon (in upstairs loft), a pull-out couch in the living room and one bathroom. You will be walking distance to restaurants, bars and activities. Includes four complimentary recreation coupons which can be redeemed for activities such as golf, tennis, skiing or snowboarding lift tickets, tubing and more.

Restrictions: Subject to availability. Travel must occur before November 6, 2022. Not available during holidays or on weekends during the ski season (December 14, 2021 to March 20, 2022). Other blackout dates may apply. Travel should be scheduled a minimum of two months in advance. The condo is located on the second floor and is not handicap accessible. Recreation coupons are valid Sunday after 12 p.m. through Friday night and are not redeemable on holidays. Each coupon is limited to one activity per person.

This is the ultimate family-friendly party package. Get the party started early with a yard greeting of your choosing from Sign Gypsies. Then enjoy a private performance from Richmond's beloved Jonathan Austin of Jonathan Austin's 24-Hour Emergency Juggling and Magic Service. Take home a $35 gift card to Oriental Trading Company, the perfect place from which to order all your party supplies. And enjoy a delicious, custom cake compliments of Baker Eva Lewis of The Cakery.

Restrictions: The Sign Gypsies gift certificate, which expires November 6, 2022, is valued at $100. It is not valid during May or June and excludes a customer phrase, depending on your event date. The sign can only be placed in one of the following zip codes: 23059, 23059, 23060, 23103, 23112, 23113, 23114, 23120, 23139, 23146, 23173, 23192, 23219, 23220, 23221, 23226, 23228, 23229, 23233, 23238, 23242, 23284, 23294 and 23298. Additional fees may apply. The Oriental Trading Company gift card expires April 6, 2022. Gift cards are not redeemable for cash. Your party must occur before November 6, 2022. Blackout dates may apply, and the party date must be mutually agreed upon and scheduled a minimum of two months in advance.

You and nine guests will enjoy a one-hour tour with Maymont's Director of Horticulture Peggy Singleman. As you walk through the towering trees in Maymont's 100-acre arboretum, you will learn about the original owners' carefully-planned collection of native and exotic specimens. Plus, you will receive two all-access state passes to Historic Garden Week (April 23-30, 2022) from the Garden Club of Virginia.

Restrictions: The Historic Garden Club passes are not transferable and are valid only during Historic Garden Week in Virginia.

You bring the wine, Norton Yachts will bring the view! Enjoy a four-hour, captained sunset cruise for up to six people along the Rappahannock River, where the view is breathtaking.

Restrictions: All reservations are subject to availability, and some blackout dates may apply.

Spend a relaxing day with up to 12 people cruising the scenic Rappahannock River onboard a pontoon boat. You and your guests will enjoy a one-day rental.

Restrictions: Pontoon boat reservation is subject to availability, and some blackout dates may apply. Norton Yachts is based in Deltaville, Virginia (which is where the boat will be docked). Rentals are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and gas is not included. The person renting the boat must be at least 26 years old and have a valid driver's license. Boat operators must have a photo ID as well as proof of N.A.S.B.L.A. or equivalent boater's safety course. All operators are required to have experience relevant to the area, and conditions they will be operating in. The boat can be taken up the Rappahannock River and up through Piankatank. It is not permitted in the Chesapeake Bay. The boat is supplied with 12 adult life jackets. If adults are enjoying the boat with children, it is the purchaser's responsibility to provide correct USCG-approved life jackets for infants and youth. The gift certificate is valid for a total of 12 people, including children.

Enjoy a one-hour private shopping experience at bbgb tales for kids in Carytown, complete with treats from Sugar & Twine, as you shop and chat with the bookseller directly. The package includes a $100 gift card to bbgb and a bbgb tales for kids tote bag, perfect for bringing all your new treasures home!

Restrictions: Private shopping experience is not redeemable on Saturdays and must occur before November 6, 2022. Blackout dates may apply. Shoppers will be required to adhere to any COVID-19 policies in place at the time of the shopping experience.

Discover the best of Richmond's restaurants, breweries, and more with the city's top-rated, most delicious tours from Discover Richmond Tours. Your $100 gift certificate can be used toward the Arts District Food Tour, Carytown Food Tour, Church Hill Food Tour, Scott's Addition Food Tour, Petersburg Food Tour, Downtown Booze and Bites Tour, Richmond Brewer Tour or Scavenger Hunts. Plus, enjoy a luxury two-hour picnic for two from Picnic RVA that includes a grazing board, nonalcoholic beverages, design and setup/cleanup at a select outdoor location or your private home.

Restrictions: Discover Richmond Tours gift certificate expires May 6, 2022 and cannot be redeemed for cash unless required by law. The Picnic RVA gift certificate can be applied to any other of their featured products.

Enjoy your choice of any class at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond and take home this hanging stained glass peace sign crafted by The Tiny Triangle, a modern stained glass and floral arts studio in Richmond. VisArts offers more than 800 visual and creative art classes in clay, wood, fiber, painting, photography, printmaking, glass, metal, drawing, writing, decorative arts and other visual media.

Restrictions: Gift certificate expires August 2022 and is not refundable. No portion of the gift certificate may be redeemed for cash.

You and a friend will rappel down the side of 600 Canal Place, the Dominion Energy building in downtown RVA, during our Over The Edge for the Richmond SPCA event to be held on September 23-24, 2022. You and your rappelling buddy will have first choice of the date and time of your rappel during the event, where you'll get to rappel side by side. You and a friend will each receive a T-shirt, rappeller goodie bag and photos of your brave descent taken by our photographers! Rappel spots are extremely limited, and winning this package will guarantee you the opportunity to rappel - with a friend - whenever you like on September 23 or 24!

Restrictions: Rappellers must weigh between 100-300 lbs and sign a waiver to go Over The Edge. Rappel times are available between 5 and 7 PM on Friday, September 23 and between 8 AM and 4 PM on Saturday, September 24.

Enjoy fun activities right here in the River City! Explore RVA yourself or welcome new friends to town with a two-hour Segway tour for two people from RVA on Wheels. Keep exploring with an hour-and-a half City Lights Tour from RVATukTuk, during which you will see lots of Richmond's hot spots under the lights. Don't stop yet! Explore neighborhoods and discover beautiful murals painted by local and visiting artists during a private mural tour for up to four people compliments of Richmond Mural Tours.

Restrictions: Reservations must be made one month in advance for Richmond Mural Tours. The gift certificate expires November 6, 2022. The RVA on Wheels gift certificate expires November 2022.

Enjoy a one-year VMFA family membership, a one-year Maymont family membership with a darling hat and river otter stuffed animal, and a one-year Virginia Museum of History and Culture family membership to include a guided tour for up to 10 guests.

Restrictions: The VMFA family membership is for two adults and all household children under the age of 18 (or up to four grandchildren) and includes free admission and access to previews for special exhibitions, invitations to members-only events and travel opportunities, discounts and early registration for classes and programs, as well as free parking in the deck during museum hours and events. The VMHC membership includes a one-year admission to the museum, a 10% discount in the museum shop, a magazine and a digital subscription to the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography. You will also receive invitations to all member lectures, events and the annual Garden Party at Virginia House. Certificate expires November 6, 2022.

Enjoy a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Conservation Lab or Curator-led Tour for four people of an exhibit of your choosing, a $200 Amuse gift card, a complimentary VMFA one-year membership (includes free and unlimited admission to ALL exhibitions, invitations to members-only preview of exhibitions, free parking during museum hours and events, and much more) and a collection catalogue.

Restrictions: Exhibition dates are subject to availability and dependent upon potential COVID-19 operational changes. If touring the permanent exhibit, the tour must take place before November 6, 2022. Blackout dates may apply, and weekends are dependent upon the curator's and museum's schedules.

Create your very own backyard movie theater with the DBPOWER RD828 Native 1080P WiFi Projector. Compatable with IOS and Android devices, the projector includes a 5W dual HIFI speaker and performs best in a dark environment and is ideal for use with Amazon Fire Stick to access all your favorite streaming services. Also included is a 120" portable indoor/outdoor projection screen with carry bag. No movie is complete without popcorn! Making delicious popcorn has never been so easy with this one-key air popper red popcorn machine. The oil-free air popper design pops 98% of your kernels.

Enjoy two tickets to see Mamma Mia! at the Virginia Repertory Theatre this summer. And treat yourself to dinner at Rowland on W. Main Street in the Fan with a $75 gift certificate.

Restrictions: Virginia Repertory Theatre tickets are subject to availability, and 24-hour notice is required for all ticket exchanges. Please note, tickets must be redeemed at the Box Office. All tickets are nonrefundable. Tickets are redeemable between June 23 and August 7, 2022.

Get into the holiday spirit with a pair of Good Vibes Garden's wreath-making workshop passes at Vasen Brewing Company on Sunday, December 5 from 2-4 p.m. You'll learn how to make your very own fresh, hand-tied holiday wreath to take home and enjoy this holiday season. One drink ticket per person is also included.

Restrictions: Must RSVP no later than November 30 to confirm attendance for the December 5, 2021 workshop.

Adults or kids will have loads of fun with these to-go Color Me Mine painting kits. Featuring one cat- and one dog-themed kit, each kit comes with a ceramic piece to paint, three brushes, five paint colors and instructions. Once completed, bring your pottery to Color Me Mine Short Pump, and they'll glaze and fire your pottery so it will be shiny, non-toxic and food safe. This package also includes a $50 gift card to be used at any Color Me Mine location.

Parlez-vous Français? Now you will! Receive four thirty-minute, one-on-one French lessons from an experienced French tutor. Whether you want some help brushing up on your French for your next trip or you have a child in your life who is interested in learning a new language, this package is for you!

Restrictions: Classes are not redeemable during holidays, and appointments must be made two weeks in advance. Other blackout dates may apply. Lessons must be redeemed by November 6, 2022.

Enjoy golf foursomes at four premier courses in town. Included are a round of golf with a cart at The Foundry Golf Course; a round of golf and a shared cart at one of Hermitage Country Club's two golf courses--"The Manakin" or "The Sabot;" a round of golf at Willow Oaks Country Club; and a round of golf at Lakeside Park Club. And, you'll be able to hit the links with your new Bag Boy HB-14 hybrid golf stand bag in royal blue and black.

Restrictions: Reservations are subject to availability and blackout dates may apply. All golf outings are for four people. The Foundry gift certificate is valid Monday through Thursday. A forecaddie will be required to play and is not included. Tee time must be made one week prior to the desired day of play at The Hermitage Country Club and is only redeemable Tuesday through Thursday after 1 p.m. Gift certificate expires November 6, 2022. All guests must adhere to club rules. The Lakeside Park Club certificate is valid Tuesday through Thursday after 1 p.m. and does not include a cart. Tee times are based on availability, and the gift certificate is not valid for tournament play, weekends or holidays. Tee times must be reserved for the foursome at one time. Willow Oaks Country Club gift certificate is valid for a round of golf Tuesday through Thursday and expires October 1, 2022.

We have everything you need for a turn-key Christmas-- the tree, baking, gift cards, and more! Holly Berry Trees will deliver an 8- to 10-ft live fir tree (they'll choose or you can pick). The package includes a 10" handmade glass tree by Simon Pearce. Find the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list with a $100 gift card to Gild and Ash and a $50 gift certificate to Chop Suey bookstore. Don't have time to bake? Peppercake has you covered with two dozen homemade dark chocolate and spice holiday cupcakes to be enjoyed at a gathering or given as a gift, complete with delivery, and Cameo will also provide two dozen cupcakes and two pounds of chocolate fudge and salted caramel fudge. Plus, enjoy a holiday-themed gift basket, filled with all sorts of goodies to get you in the spirit.

Restrictions: Christmas tree delivery is only available for purchasers who live in the Richmond-metro area. Peppercake cupcakes cannot offer dairy-free options, but may provide gluten-free if requested. Peppercake blackout dates include November 25-28 and December 24-26. Requests need to be made one week in advance. Cupcakes will be decorated using live winter flowers in festive colors and hand-delivered anywhere within a 10-mile radius of downtown Richmond.

Start stargazing with a tabletop Celestron National Park Foundation FirstScope telescope--a portable, Dobsonian design that lets you see the moon, the stars and the galaxy beyond. Works well in the city, suburbs or country! Perfect for kids or adults. Quick and easy setup requires no tools: Just place it on a tabletop and insert the eyepiece to begin observing the twinkling, distant objects in the sky. Portable design weighs just 4 lbs. 4.8 oz., making it an ideal accessory for camping in the wilderness. Plus, the telescope includes the SkyPortal planetarium app for your smartphones and a free digital download of the National Parks guidebook.