New Shops To Hit This Holiday Season
Written by Shayda Windle | Photos by Caroline Gray
Middleburg is brimming with fresh retail options as a wave of new, unique shops open their doors in time for the season of gift giving. From art galleries to fashion boutiques, these spots highlight the talent, craftmanship, and community spirit of local proprietors, who have stories that are as inspiring as the spaces they’ve created. Be sure to check out these new destinations for thoughtful gifts and festive cheer.
Bedford Lee
101 W. Federal Street, Middleburg, VA 20117
Bedford Lee is a quaint shop in the heart of historic Middleburg, specializing in home goods, gifts, and one-of-a-kind finds. Starting in her teenage years, owner Sarah Horton knew she wanted to run her own store. During the pandemic, the California native was drawn back to Hunt Country, where generations of her family have lived. By October 2024, she moved to Middleburg and began to turn her long-held retail dreams into reality. She named her shop Bedford Lee as a tribute to her grandparents, Thomas Bedford Glascock and Page Lee Glascock. “They were both such remarkable role models,” Horton reflects, “devoted to each other, to their family and friends, and to this community.”
The collection at Bedford Lee includes special antique pieces, farmhouse pottery, tableware, drinkware, serving pieces, copper kitchen accessories, planters for the home and garden, beautiful candles, and a selection of cards and paper goods. This month, the second floor will open with even more carefully curated finds.
The building itself, located at 101 W. Federal Street, is one of Middleburg’s oldest original structures, dating back to 1787. As Horton notes, “I truly wouldn’t be here, in this place in my life, without my grandparents. Because of them, I’ve always associated Virginia with family, home, gathering, and celebrations. That ethos is at the heart of the shop — creating a beautiful home you want to share and celebrate with friends and loved ones.” Stop by this season for great gift items like their marble saltcellars, match striker sets, waxed canvas-insulated totes, fun ice buckets, and more.
Castle Gallery
10 E. Federal Street, Middleburg, VA 20117
Catherine Dolaher, an Arlington native with a background in museums and galleries, recently opened a new art haven in Middleburg. Dolaher founded Arts Management in 2023 to support artists as they grow their businesses, and after a successful pop-up in Georgetown this spring, she found a permanent home for Castle Gallery in Middleburg. The gallery’s name honors the legacy of her maternal grandmother, whose family ran Castle Grocery.
Castle Gallery showcases artists from Hunt Country and beyond, with work ranging from affordable pieces to large-scale design projects. The gallery welcomes locals, visitors, and the surrounding design community, and offers an online shop for collectors at shopcastlegallery.com.
This December, the gallery will host a pop-up with local artist Lydia Marie Elizabeth and Middleburg Life photographer Caroline Gray, featuring original artwork, prints, and giftable items like ornaments and stationery. Both artists will be on-site to meet collectors. Opening day is December 5, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with holiday treats, family-friendly activities, and a toast at 4 p.m. Regular hours will continue through December and into 2026, when Castle Gallery is planning a full schedule of rotating exhibitions and events.
Shop Wall
15 E. Washington Street, Middleburg, VA 20117
When Shatabdi Sharma came to the United States in March 2022, she brought a dream: to build something that reflected her creativity, independence, and lifelong love of fashion. She knew it wouldn’t be easy, but chose to view every challenge as a chance to “adapt and rise.”
Just three months later, she and her husband, Vinant Prahlad, officially launched Shop Wall, a small business offering unique, high-quality, and thoughtfully curated fashion online. Sharma recalls “pouring her heart into every detail” of the shop, from hand-selecting each item to crafting an online presence that felt both authentic and welcoming.
Sharma first visited Middleburg three years ago and says she “instantly fell in love with its historic charm, welcoming community, and elegant sense of style.” She remembers thinking, “If I ever get the chance, I’d love to open my boutique right here.” That wish came true this spring. In May, when space became available, Sharma didn’t hesitate. After receiving town approval, Shop Wall officially opened its doors in Middleburg, bringing her vision full circle.
In addition to apparel, Shop Wall offers an array of distinctive holiday gifts, from imported soaps from the UK and France to all-natural bath and body items, ornaments handmade by orphans and trafficking survivors, gold-plated jewelry, scarves, gemstone pieces from India, and sunglasses from Spain. Each item reflects Sharma’s mission to blend beauty with meaning.
Sharma says opening in Middleburg feels like “coming home to the kind of community I always imagined when I dreamed of owning my own boutique.” She hopes Shop Wall will not only bring global fashion to Hunt Country, but also become “a place where every customer feels seen, valued, and inspired.” Visit shopwallusa.com to see what’s in stock.
Loudoun Market
207 W. Washington Street, Middleburg, VA 20117
This December, local entrepreneurs Sara and Brad Tyndall are bringing Loudoun Market to Middleburg. The shop is inspired by Sara’s family business roots: her great-grandfather founded Quillin Hardware in Gate City, Virginia, a century-old store celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and signature potbelly stove, which remains a gathering spot for locals today.
Building on that legacy, Sara launched Two Jaynes, a mother-daughter brand she created when her daughter turned 11. The collection features elevated yet approachable gifts and handmade jewelry. After gaining traction online and through pop-up markets like Chick’s Picks, Sara began selling her products at Rust and Refind, a collaborative retail space in Aldie. When Rust and Refind’s owner relocated to Tennessee in 2022, Sara took over the business and reimagined it as Loudoun Market, a modern interpretation of the traditional general store experience.
Described by Sara as “a one-stop shop for you, your home, and your people,” Loudoun Market offers a mix of home décor, fashion, jewelry, gifts, and barware, all in a warm and inviting setting. Vintage displays and antique accents pay homage to classic general stores while blending seamlessly with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic.
“In Aldie, our shop’s centerpiece is a round marble table where friends and neighbors come together to catch up and tell stories, kind of like the store I grew up in. That’s the same inviting experience I hope to grow here in Middleburg,” Sara says.
The concept is set to expand further, with plans for a café slated to open in 2026. Featuring coffee, drinks, and small bites with outdoor seating, the café will create another welcoming space for the community to gather, relax, and connect.
The Holiday Shoppe
13 W. Federal Street, Middleburg, VA 20117
When it comes to the magic of Christmas, Aurora Gardner has always believed it should be celebrated every day of the year. After years of dreaming about opening her own store, the mom of three and former Air Force service member decided the time had finally come. In early October, she opened The Holiday Shoppe, a charming new addition to Federal Street.
The shop’s soft launch coincided with Middleburg’s Oktoberfest celebration. “It worked out pretty well,” Gardner said. “Oktoberfest takes place right on Federal Street, so it was a great way to get people in the door and get our name out there while everyone was enjoying the beer tents and food.”
While Christmas remains the heart of The Holiday Shoppe, Gardner plans to feature seasonal décor throughout the year — from autumn pumpkins to spring florals — ensuring there’s always something festive to discover.
Inside, visitors will find nearly everything needed to capture the holiday spirit, except for the tree. The shop offers a delightful mix of fox- and horse-themed ornaments, Huras European handcrafted ornaments, Egyptian blown glass ornaments, and musical Christmas villages with intricate displays of miniature skaters, cozy homes, and Santa’s sleigh and reindeer. She also has figurines of classic holiday fixtures like Santa Claus, nutcrackers, snowmen, and reindeer filling the shelves, alongside beautiful Fontanini nativity pieces imported from Italy.
Other highlights include elegant wrapping paper, electric snow globes with beautiful winter scenes, charming nightlights, gingerbread village displays, stockings, and holiday prints and pictures full of festive charm.
For Gardner, The Holiday Shoppe is more than just a store; it’s the realization of a lifelong dream to spread joy, nostalgia, and the spirit of Christmas all year long. Stop by The Holiday Shoppe this holiday season — or any day of the year — to step into a world of timeless magic. ML
Published in the December 2025 issue of Middleburg Life.