Give the Gift of Experience this Christmas
Family time and memories are worth so much more than gifts, so this year why not give the gift of experience? Every year Christmas comes around we all have the stress of trying to find the perfect gift for our loved ones. And every year we have to ask ourselves the same dreadful question, what do we get someone who has everything?!? Christmas should be joyful and warm not stressful and rushed so why not put an end to all that stress. This year I challenge you to give the gift of experience to your loved ones. Share an experience, and create a memory that will be more meaningful and last longer than any material item.
Ideas for Giving the Gift of Experience
The anticipation leading up to a family trip, event, or experience even has the potential to provide happiness itself, making it the gift that keeps on giving! Check out this list of ideas of how you can give the gift of experience to a special someone on your Christmas shopping list! Maybe one will spark an interest and help relieve some of the stress of Christmas shopping.
Campbellsville University (CU) Sports Tickets
If you have a sports lover in the family, they’ll love Campbellsville University season tickets! CU offers a variety of passes to choose from including an all sports family pass, or individual games. Call Melanie at 270-789-5257 for details.
Theater Tickets
Campbellsville University Theater & Town Hall Productions have performances throughout the year and it’s a perfect idea for a couples date night!
Movie Tickets
Because everyone loves movies, you can’t go wrong with a movie ticket! Pick up a gift certificate at the box office at Green River Cinema 6.
A Kayaking Trip
Ok, I know what you’re thinking, nobody wants to kayak in the middle of winter! Well, maybe not, but the anticipation of the kayaking adventure trip is a gift that will keep on giving. And, most importantly, the memories that will be made. Give Mike a call at the Green River Paddle Trail and let him help you choose a kayaking trip. He offers canoe, kayak rentals, and shuttle service for self-guided trips on the Green River. Life jackets and paddles are included in rentals. Choose from 1/2 day, full-day, or overnight trips.
Bowling
Gift Cards are great ideas for someone in your life who loves to bowl. Stop in at Phillip Lanes, Restaurant & Sports Bar pick them up a gift certificate.
Pottery/Canvas/ Wood Painting
Paint & Party Creative Studio has dozens of options to paint and this is a fun activity for kids and adults. You can even plan a party for the whole family!
Family or Couples Getaway
The anticipation leading up to a family trip, event, or experience even has the potential to provide happiness itself, making it the gift that keeps on giving! Plan a getaway and stay in a lakeside Condo or a cozy vacation home. Or maybe a camping trip, Green River Lake State Park offers gift certificates for their lakeside campsites. After you pick the perfect place to stay, then sweeten the deal with a day of fun on the lake and rent a boat! Pontoons, jets skis, kayaks, canoes, deck boats, houseboats, and fishing boat rentals are all available on Green River Lake.
Guided Fishing Trip
Know someone who would love to go fishing, you’ll be sure to reel one in with a guided fishing trip! We have several fishing guides to choose from and all equipment and bait will be provided! You can even book a bow fishing trip on Green River Lake.
Horseback Riding
Meadowbrook Equestrian Center is a full-service equestrian facility offering horseback riding lessons, clinics, et. Horseback riding can be very beneficial for people who have special needs. The Reath Center envisions expanding the function of children and adults with special needs by providing them with challenging and educational activities through the use of therapeutic horses. They have several packages available. If you know someone that you think could benefit from this call Sammy Garrison at (270)789-8655.
Music lessons
Krystal Music offers a variety of lessons on-site including guitar, bass, drums, piano, banjo mandolin, etc.
A Play Day
Plan a play day at Bounce! It has large inflatable attractions, arcade/table games, and private party