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<\/p>\nNeiman Marcus Fort Worth\u00a0<\/p>\n
You Are Here\u00a0<\/p>\n
Presents of Mind: The Gift of an Experience\u00a0<\/p>\n
By Jenny B. Davis\u00a0<\/p>\n
We all know the meaning of the season \u2014 and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not synonymous with stuff.\u00a0Year after year,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0stuck in the same spending cycle, often closely followed by the get-and-regift cycle (don\u2019t worry, we\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0tell). But there is a better way. When you give a gift that comes with an experience,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0giving much more than\u00a0a thing.\u00a0You\u2019re\u00a0giving time,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0giving togetherness, and\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0helping to create a special memory that can last a lifetime.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curating Cocktails\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since the Bowie House luxury hotel opened in Fort Worth\u2019s Cultural District two years ago,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0become a stomping ground for A-list celebrities and a beacon of modern luxury-meets-Western chic. Now you, too, can partake in this elite group, thanks to the bartending team\u2019s private cocktail classes, where lead bartender Tia Downey will lead you through three curated tastings plus a customized cocktail.\u00a0<\/p>\n
$150 per person; class availability is limited but must be booked at least\u00a048 hours\u00a0in advance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Candles for a Cause\u00a0<\/p>\n
Taking part in The Worthy Co.\u2019s signature Candle Studio Experience\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just about making\u00a0a custom candle;\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0about providing help and hope to survivors of sex trafficking. Every penny from The Worthy Co.\u2019s candle-making class\u00a0benefits\u00a0The Net Fort Worth, the company\u2019s parent nonprofit that\u00a0assists\u00a0survivors through programs that range from jail outreach to support groups and employment\u00a0assistance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
$48 for a seat in the one-hour-long class. Private classes are also possible for\u00a0groups\u00a0up to 20, and physical and digital gift cards are available.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honoring Character and Courage\u00a0<\/p>\n
Arlington\u2019s newly opened National Medal of Honor Museum\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0just educate you about the meaning of our nation\u2019s highest military award for\u00a0valor,\u00a0it will inspire you. The immersive museum is a must-visit for everyone, but its VIP tours offer the opportunity to experience its powerful exhibits in a small-group setting where a docent offers more in-depth information and insights surrounding some of the medal\u2019s 3,528 recipients.\u00a0<\/p>\n
VIP tickets for the 60-minute tour range from $40\u2013$60 but includes all-day access to the museum and its grounds.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scents and Sensibility\u00a0<\/p>\n
Planning a Dallas daycation? Make plans to visit Olfactory NYC, the popular Big Apple-based custom fragrance maker that opened its first Texas location in October. Located in the bustling Uptown neighborhood\u2019s West Village shopping district, Olfactory NYC offers everyone the chance to custom blend a signature scent, as an advisor guides each guest through a multistep custom blending process.\u00a0<\/p>\n
$85 for the bottle gift card or the at-home custom fragrance experience; gift sets of custom fragrance range between $80\u2013$100.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Custom Cowgirl\u00a0<\/p>\n
Started in Texas by a former fashion journalist, this dynamic boutique specializes in Boho-Western style clothing and accessories, plus unique vintage finds. But it also\u00a0boasts\u00a0the Original Hat Bar, a personalized hat-styling experience where a dedicated hat stylist helps you choose the perfect hat to fit both your head and your style.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
$20 to reserve a spot with a hat stylist, which includes a boozy sip or a suede hat band to add to your creation. Hat prices depend on customization.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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