The holidays are always a special time – the lights, the warmth, and the chance to wrap up the year reflecting on what truly matters. At Acrely Farms, one of those things is you: our community, our neighbors, our friends far and near. This season, as you plan your gifting, we hope you'll pause and remember – shopping small isn't just an alternative. It's a statement.
The Power Behind a Small Business
When you purchase from a small, local business, you're doing more than making a transaction.
You're:
- Supporting real people – the founders, makers, and teams behind the scenes who pour their hearts (and hands) into their work.
- Upholding unique voices – instead of mass-produced sameness, small businesses bring originality, care, and personal stories to their offerings.
At Acrely Farms, we started from one seed and a vision: to share the healing potential of organically grown hemp. We believe deeply in transparency – from farm to lab to bottle – and in crafting every batch by hand, with intention.
When you choose to support Acrely Farms, you're not just getting a product – you're joining a mission.
The Beauty of the Maven District as Our Home
We feel incredibly fortunate to call the Maven District of Salt Lake City our home. Acrely Farms' retail space sits amidst a lively, collaborative cluster of local shops – many woman-owned – each contributing their own creative spark to the district.
This isn't just a commercial spot; it's a community. Walking down the sidewalks, you'll find neighbors chatting across storefronts, local artisans showcasing their goods, and events that bring people together. Because when one small business thrives, it elevates the block, the neighborhood, and the broader identity of what local commerce can be.
Each purchase you make in the Maven District helps shore up the vitality of this creative ecosystem – helping storefronts stay open, jobs persist, and the local flavor endure.
Why This Year, More Than Ever
Holiday seasons often tempt us toward big-box convenience and one-click solutions. But 2025 has reminded us of how essential care, resilience, and connection are.
Your support of small businesses this year:
- Preserves diversity in what's available – you'll find gifts you wouldn't see in a retail chain
- Encourages sustainability – many small makers (like us at Acrely) invest in environmentally conscious practices
- Signals value – it shows that you care about stories, quality, people, and impact, not just price tags
Gift Ideas That Tell a Story (Hint: We've Got You Covered)
Of course, we'd love to see Acrely Farms items among your holiday picks – but more than that, we want to help you give meaningfully. Here are a few gift ideas that double as support for local makers.
- Acrely CBD + botanical blends in small-batch packaging – a wellness gift that carries intention
- Gifts sets and bundles – easier for gifting, and thoughtful for the recipient
- "Shop local" pairings – e.g. grab a local candle from a fellow Maven business, and pair it with one of our CBD salves or tinctures
- Retail experiences – stop by our store in person (156 E 900 S, Unit 102, SLC) and browse together with someone. In-shop giving has a special warmth behind it
A Note of Gratitude and Invitation
We're so grateful for every single person who has supported Acrely Farms – whether you've been with us since day one or you're just discovering our work now. Your purchases, your shares, your word-of-mouth, your belief – they ripple outward in ways you may never fully see.
This holiday season, we invite you to think beyond the gift – and toward the story that gift carries. When your shopping supports real people, meaningful values, and rooted communities, it becomes a practice of care.
From our hearts (and our farm) to yours, thank you for choosing small, for choosing substance, and for helping us cultivate something deeply beautiful in Salt Lake City's neighborhoods.
With gratitude,
The Acrely Farms Team
