Time for Holiday Shopping? French Lick Has Great Ideas and Deals



Some of you are pros and either a.) have conquered half your Christmas shopping list already, or b.) already have the perfect gift in mind for everyone on your list.

We’re jealous. And the rest of us need a little help.

So in the spirit of holiday shopping season revving up into full force, here’s a handful of great ways to give the gift of French Lick Resort. (Many of which are a cinch to buy from your phone or computer.)



Give the gift of music
Our 2020 concert series covers a wide musical spectrum, so if someone on your list is a fan of ‘80s power ballads, classic rock or country, one of these shows is right in their wheelhouse. Tickets are on sale now for Air Supply (January 17). Starting Thanksgiving Day, tickets go on sale for Grand Funk Railroad (March 14) and Clint Black (May 16). Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster on our website, or at the French Lick Springs Hotel front desk.


Give the gift of golf
If you’re needing to pick up a golf shirt or gear, the current Holiday Sale at Valley Links Golf Shop has you covered.

Right now, it’s 20% off all apparel (with some items marked down even further), 20% off all golf bags, and buy one hat and get the next one 50% off. There’s also great deals on gloves, clubs and balls. If you’re stumped on what to get your golfer, golf balls are a practical and underrated stocking stuffer. Golfers can never have enough of ‘em.

Just FYI, our other two golf courses are closed for the season, so the Valley Links shop (behind French Lick Springs Hotel) is the place to do your shopping.

Another no-fail golf gift: French Lick Resort gift cards. They can be used for everything from lessons to club fittings to golf rounds. If you’ve got a golfer who’s always wanted to play the Pete Dye or Donald Ross Course but doesn’t want to spring for a round, a gift card is perfect. Who wouldn’t want to play a course with this kind of view?



Give something to look forward to
Chances are you don’t remember everything you unwrapped at Christmas 2018. But you never forget an experience. Especially one that cures those post-Christmas winter blahs.

For the sweets lover in your life, tickets to the upcoming Chocolate Fest (February 8) would be icing on the cake. It’s a wonderland of more than 50 unique chocolate creations to sample. And it’s more than just a sugar rush, with live entertainment, cooking/mixology demos, and an optional Chocolate on Canvas add-on.

Or, surprise your sweetheart with a step up from your usual Valentine’s plans. Everything’s covered at Ooh La Love: A Valentine’s Soiree, a French-themed romantic evening February 7 at French Lick Springs Hotel. Sit down to a three-course dinner, enjoy roaming entertainment during your meal, and dance the night away.



Give a gift card (and use it in tons of ways)
Why do gift cards get such a bad rap?

They’re convenient for you — French Lick Resort gift cards can be purchased online or at either resort hotel, and they can be customized in amount. They’re convenient for your giftee — they get to choose their own adventure and spend it however they want, and gift cards never expire. From hotel accommodations to spa services, it’s a fantastic way to give the gift of travel.


Speaking of the spa, their gift shops have oodles of great gift options, and the sale shelves in The Spa at French Lick always have a rotating selection of marked-down items, from candles to hair products to aromatherapy and essential oils.




Get a good deal, and support small businesses
If you’re staying at the resort this weekend or are in the neighborhood, several of the independently owned shops at French Lick Springs Hotel have holiday sales or special one-day deals for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:

Refined — Get 25% off everything in the store on Black Friday, and 20% off everything on Small Business Saturday. Snag a good deal for yourself or a friend on home décor, small furniture and unique handmade items (pictured at left). Open 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, and noon-4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. 

Chastain’s — From Thursday through Sunday, find great deals on women’s fashion with 25% off all clothing and shoes. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

Siebert’s — Find a bargain on men’s shirts on their discount rack with 20% off. Open daily, including Thanksgiving Day. 

Disinger Jewelers & Gifts — Getting something shiny and new is always fun. Getting something shiny and vintage is just as exciting. Disinger Jewelers specializes in estate jewelry, and there are plenty of good deals on it during their Santa Sale. They’ve also offering 50% off handbags and hardside luggage, 40% off Citizen watches, and also have clocks on sale and clearance jewelry. And with everything from Waterford Crystal to locally made pottery, there’s something for every budget with a variety of price points. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, and noon-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Closed Thanksgiving Day.