She’s there for the kids; she’s there for you 365 days a year. Without Mom, your life simply wouldn’t be complete. Whether she’s the grandmother to your kids, the mother-in-law to you or the love of your life to your 3-year-old, once a year Mom deserves more than a peck on the cheek and a nod. She loves what she does for your family, but at the same time, it’s not without vigor and kindness that she dedicates her energies to her family. This year, go beyond the usual flowers and jewelery; treat your dedicated Mom to DINE. Whether it’s a dinner, getaway, spa treatment or all of those combined, Mom deserves a romantic escape to one of the ten Distinctive Inns of New England.
Here are the top ten ideas ways to wine and DINE Mom on Mother’s Day:
- She insures you never go to bed hungry; treat her to the No-Hunger Games package at Deerfield Inn, complete with dinner out and a room at the newly re-opened Carriage House. You can insure that she is treated to special treats too. She’ll love that proceeds from this package will help others in the community put hunger to bed too with proceeds benefitting local food banks. Click here for a complete list of No-Hunger Games packages at DINE member inns:
- Take her to the special Mother Day Brunch at the Gateways Inn & Restaurant on Sunday, May 13th. Served from 11:30-2:00pm, Mom can DINE like a queen on omelets, smoked salmon, fresh fruit and much more. It’s $25 per person; and $12.50 per child 12 and under.
- Mom deserves a Hot Date every now and then, and Rabbit Hill Inn will make sure it happens for her. Bring her to Rabbit Hill Inn Monday through Thursday through May 24 and it’s not only a hot date but a hot rate she’ll be treated to, plus all the wonderful extras that go along with a Rabbit Hill Inn stay including afternoon tea and pastries, and full candlelight breakfast including gratuities. Hot Date rates start at $135 per night.
- Relive Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn’s classic romance On Golden Pond with your own version of this award-winning movie thanks to Manor On Golden Pond. Treat Mom to the On Golden Pond Package and she too can enjoy the call of the loons from a classic picnic boat while touring Squam Lake, the setting for this – her favorite movie. Add in candlelight dinner, a picnic lunch and the movie on DVD, and you have the ideal way to relive the romance On Golden Pond way.
- Sometimes Mom needs the kind of getaway where she can let loose and laugh with her gal pals. The Girlfriends Getaway at the Grafton Inn will give Mom just the break she needs. Tell Mom to grab 5 friends and then reserve one of the many houses or suites at the Inn. The Girlfriends Getaway Package means she and her friends are treated to a guided wine and cheese hike at the nearby Grafton Outdoor Center, plus she can leave breakfast up to the inn – she chooses what she wants and there are no dishes to do either. This package is perfect for 6 or more women.
- Whether it’s massage, a pedicure or manicure, or hydrotherapy, give Mom the gift of relaxation at the Inn at Thorn Hill’s Spa. There’s everything from couples massages and weekend long escapes to a day of beauty here. From spa visits to dinner on the patio, the Inn at Thorn Hill can offer Mom just the right amount of relaxation and time out of the kitchen she deserves.
- Mom worries about everyone else’s wellness but her own. This year, give Mom the chance to recapture her own wellness through personal life couching, nutrition advice, a purifying facial and a take home Kit of Joy offered through the Personal Transformation Package at Captain’s House Inn. Allow Mom the chance to step outside her day-to-day routine and find balance once again. It’s the greatest gift you can give her.
- Treat Mom to a Garden Getaway. Give a gift certificate to the Camden Maine Stay where lavish gardens are just beginning to go into bloom. She’ll lose herself in the paths and walkways through the gorgeous gardens here this summer. Take a trip to nearby Cellardoor Winery for a picnic lunch, then a stroll into Camden’s eclectic downtown shops, and you’ll have the perfect combination for any Mom – Blooms, Blueberry Wines and bountiful bargains.
- This Mother’s Day get Mom out of the kitchen and treat her to an epicurean adventure the Cliffside Inn Way. It starts with a hand crafted breakfast featuring signature recipes she’ll be begging for. No muss, no fuss afterward for her. After a day of exploring the nearby Cliff Walk and Newport’s renowned mansions, return to the Cliffside for their signature afternoon tea or evening reception. Both include lovely spreads and plenty of camaraderie from fellow guests. She’ll love trying new foods and walking away from the dishes.
- 10. If you didn’t bring Mom breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day, fear not – you can still get out of the dog house with a visit to Chesterfield Inn. Privacy is what it’s all about here, and if its breakfast in bed she wants, simply order your Chesterfield Inn breakfast to be delivered the night before, and it’ll be delivered when she’s ready the next morning. Enjoy breakfast or dinner in the privacy of your own suite or patio overlooking the meadow filled with wildflowers behind the inn.
Visit www.distinctiveinns.com to find hundreds more ways to make Mother’s Day special for that special Mom in your life.