PSA to all partners and children: Here is what mom really wants this Mother’s Day
Mom, share this roundup with your partner and children for a Mother’s Day done right.
Homemade breakfast in bed is a sweet and lovely gesture as are the local flowers and handmade cards showing your family’s sincerest gratitude. However, this year, gift mom with the rarest yet most enjoyed gift of all: a bit of fulfilling alone time spent doing something just for herself. Here are our top five picks for Mother’s Day gifts and things to do.
For the momma who loves a good garden center
If you’ve visited Peconic River Herb Farm in Calverton then you already know how special of a place it is. With magical grounds overlooking the Peconic River, plentiful outbuildings and greenhouses, and a stunning and various selection of plants, flowers, and treasures, this hidden garden center is the place to send mom for an afternoon of leisurely meandering. On Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., Mom can enjoy complimentary tea, baked goods, and live music.
For the momma who loves crafting and creating
New to the scene, Crafts on the Move in Aquebogue has many upcoming crafting dates ripe for mom. From card-making workshops to craft-and-sips sessions and much more, this sweet studio is sure to become mom’s new favorite place. Visit craftsonthemove.com for the complete schedule and details. VEME Studios in Greenport also has a packed calendar of events and workshops that moms will love. Get mom a gift card or register mom for a session in pottery, painting, embroidery, sound healing, and more. Visit vemestudios.com for more information.
For the momma who loves a new moon (quick before you miss it!)
Surprise mom with tickets for a Tuesday night out on May 7 at 6:30 p.m. to attend a New Flower Moon Ceremony. Hosted by Stephanie of Ohh it’s a Vibe and Intuitive Personal Coach Lori at The Gardens at Beds and Borders in Laurel, this session will include intention setting, creating an intention jar, and enjoying meditation under the new moon. Tickets are $44/person and can be purchased here.
For the momma who loves brunch and movies
The Suffolk’s Mother’s Day Mamma Mia Brunch is an event mom won’t soon forget. This one-time screening of Mamma Mia, paired with a brunch buffet of eggs, bacon, sausage, quiche, pancakes, waffles, fruit, bagels, and croissants, is scheduled for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 with brunch beginning at 11 a.m. followed by the movie at noon. Tickets cost $60/person and can be purchased here.
For the momma who loves yoga and baby animals
At Catapano Dairy Farm, mom can spend an hour holding poses alongside the kids — we’re talking goat kids, of course! Offered every Saturday through June at 10:30 a.m., attendees are invited for an hour-long session with 45 minutes of yoga with a certified yoga instructor and 15 minutes dedicated to hanging with the kids. Goat yoga costs $25/session and pre-registration is not required unless attending with a large group. BYO mat or borrow one at the farm. More info at catapanodairyfarm.com.