We are pleased to offer several suggestions for locally-sourced treats and gifts. This crowd-sourced list represents some Kenyon community favorites, but does not serve as an endorsement of any vendor or product.
Half Baked Cafe and Catering
3 W. High Street, Mount Vernon
740-326-9509
Local-owned, award, winning, scratch-made bake shop, which specializes in pastries, cakes, pies, cheesecakes and more. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Gift certificates are available, and advance ordering is highly recommended. Mention partner code KY43022 for up to 10% off your order.
An Ohio favorite, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is an artisan ice cream company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Jeni’s ships their ice creams on dry ice nationally. Gift certificates are available.
Kenyon Bookstore
740-427-5652
Located smack in the middle of the village, the Kenyon College Bookstore is an important hub in Kenyon’s academic and literary life. Gift certificates are available.
Pak Mail
740-392-6245
Pak Mail has been meeting the shipping needs of Kenyon students and employees since 1999. Pak Mail provides domestic and international shipping with a selection of carriers and overnight services. From ordinary to awkward, priceless to sentimental — and everything in between — Pak Mail will carefully pack and ship items of any size and weight across the state or around the world. Additionally, Pak Mail can pick up and store belongings for the summer months or while studying abroad.
The Weathervane
103 Scott Lane, Gambier
740-427-3636
A clothing store for women, located behind the Kenyon Inn. Gift certificates are available.
Wiggin Street Coffee
101 E Wiggin Street, Gambier
740-233-3009
A coffee shop and eatery in Gambier. Gift certificates are available.
Williams Flower Shop
16 S Main Street, Mount Vernon
740-392-2076
Williams Flower Shop has been in the same location since 1922 and can send your favorite student some love from home. Williams Flowers Shop offers fresh flowers, candy, balloons and gift baskets of fruit or junk food (you specify).