What Is The Distinction Card?

The “Distinction Card” is a way to continuously reward you for shopping, dining and doing business in Darien. Supporting our local businesses helps ensure that Darien remains a healthy and vibrant community, and the Distinction Card is a way for both you, the shopper, and the participating local businesses to work together to make that happen.  (A Gift Certificate is a ONE TIME USE item and NOT the same as a Distinction Card.)

How Does It Work?

All you need to do to redeem your rewards is present the Distinction Card at your time of purchase to a participating business!

There will be a special section of AllAboutDarien.com that will list all participating Darien businesses and their Distinction Card offers, which will be growing and changing each month. Information about participating businesses will also be available on the Darien Chamber of Commerce website, and an email will go out to Cardholders every 3-months with an updated brochure.

Rewards for each participating business will vary: some might offer something free with purchase, others a straight discount on total purchase, and others a discount on a specific item or service … There will be a variety of ways to save with your Distinction Card.

Which Businesses Are Participating?

Accent Picture Framing/Geary Gallery-10% off all full priced purchases

Barrett Bookstore- Already has incentive so join their Frequent Shopper Program

Dr. Jeanne Castellucci, Chiropractor/Sports Physician-15% off new patient exam & consultation

Darien Doughnut –Purchase sandwich and a drink M-F after 11am  & receive $1 off

Darien Computer Consultants-10% off any computer service

Darien Sport Shop-10% Off Custom Embroider & 10% Off Ski Tech Shop Repair Services (DSS items or purchased elsewhere) & 10% off Walk-In Alteration Services (purchased elsewhere)

Downunder Kayaking-10% of one kayak rental for the 2009 season.

Drivers Unlimited, Inc. – 25% off all town car rate T/From Airports NYC &30% off all hourly rates in all of our vehicles. Restrictions: No proms/wedding discounts & Discount applies to Fee portion of bill only

Edward Tunick Men’s Clothier/ Women’s Accessories-10% off all regular priced merchandise.

Fairbanks Photo-10% off all purchases; cannot be combined with other discounts or offers

Fabricare Cleaners- 10% off cleaning household items (comforters, rugs, etc.)

Goldenberry, Ltd.- Free Beautiful Gift Wrapping

Gofer Ice Cream-$3 off Med or Large Ice Cream Cake (when Pre-Ordered)

Grieb’s Pharmacy- 20% off cosmetic, travel and handbags

Christine Hamilton-Hall DMD, MD-10% off skin care products

Helen Ainson -$25.00 Off any $200.00 purchase .Excludes Sale merchandise & Alterations.

Hands On Pottery- $2 off Studio Time M-F.

Jordan P. Grant- Free 10’ Evergreen with annual landscape maintenance agreement; $250 off any landscaping or masonry job over $2,500.

Knock on Wood-10% off any full priced purchase

LaGravinese Jewelers- 10% off all in-stock merchandise

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes-50% off our Diagnostic Evaluation & Consultation

Melting Pot- Free Chocolate Fondue with the purchase of Entrée for 2 or Big Night Out.

Megan Dey Photography-Spend $500 & receive  $25 photo memory key chain

Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop-See store for details

Noroton Gallery- 10% off your next custom frame order when card is shown.

Palmer’s Market-Already had incentive so go to Courtesy Desk & sign up for Super Tweet Specials

Peartree’s Salon-20% discount on Aveda, Goldwell, Grey Away & Organic lipstick products

Robeks Juice-$3 off a Retail Supplelment; $1 off 24oz. or larger drink before 9am; 1 Free Additional Supplement (excluding probiotic)

The Rugged Bear-20% off all full priced merchandise-cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers.

Runners Roost-15% off all full priced footwear & apparel

Splash Car Wash- $2 off any car wash

Upper Crust Bagel & Deli-Take $2 off any Lunch Sandwich or $2 off any Dozen Bagels

WishList-20 off regular (not to be combined with sales/other offers etc)

Wireless Zone-Darien-20% off all accessories. Free car charger with purchase of any phone.

Offers may change monthly-see website for updates.

Cards may be purchased Online or from: Darien Doughnut, Fairbanks Photo, Goldenberry Ltd. & LaGravinese Jewelers.

These cards can be used over & over during the calendar year—so these merchants are giving incentives that can help shoppers many times, yet are fiscally responsible for their business. Many people want the small shops to stay here in Darien, so we hope you give them your repeated business. MUST show card to receive reward offerings.

Half of all proceeds go to DCC Scholarship Fund, so this card helps the entire community!!

We anticipate that practically every business in town will want to participate in this program since everyone wins!

What Does It Cost?

The Distinction card costs $25, and is valid for the calendar year in which it is purchased (you’ll find that no matter where you are in that calendar year you will EASILY make back the cost in savings).

Half of all proceeds will be donated to the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund, so you’re truly helping your community at the same time as helping yourself!

The Card Kit includes a credit card-sized plastic card and two key-chain cards to make it easy for everyone in the household to save.

If you are a local business who wishes to participate, please email us!

Select Quantity

One (1) 2009/2010 Card $25.00 GiftPack of (2) ’09/10 Cards $38.00 GiftPak of (3) ’09/10 Cards $52.00 GiftPak (10) ’09/10 Cards $150.00

Secure online payments are processed by PayPal, but you do NOT need a PayPal account to make your purchase. Just look for the Visa/MC logos on the left side of the next page to proceed.

Distinction Card Sponsors:

Many thanks and hommage to Gofer Ice Cream, Baywater Properties and Grove Street Plaza for signing on as Sponsors for the DESTINATION OF DISTINCTION exclusive rewards card program.  If you are interested in being a participating business, or you would like to be a sponsor, contact us at the Chamber.

Good news for Darienites!!! For your convenience, you can now purchase Darien Distinction Cards at three locations in town.

Fairbanks Photo located 1096 Post Road, the YWCA Darien/Norwalk, Darien Doughnut located at Noroton Heights Shopping Center and of course the Darien Chamber of Commerce located at 10 Corbin Drive all sell the highly coveted card.  While you are picking up your card, take advantage of the great deals that these wonderful shops have to offer.  And don’t forget that you can still purchase your card online below.

Along with the Darien Gift Certificate, The Distinction Card is THE hot new gift to give to teachers, coaches, or to yourself (you deserve it after all).

Happy Shopping!