Moms do an awful lot for us, so don’t forget to tell her how much you appreciate her this Mother’s Day (May 11). Here are some of our favorite ways to show her some love:
For Moms Who Nom
We know nobody whips up a feast as good as Mom does, but these brunches sure come close! Treat her to some delish dishes at these eateries:
The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls offers a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the glittering waterfall room. For $35 ($15 for kids four through eight), the buffet offers nine delectable breakfasts, a carving station, made-to-order omelet station, and a selection of breads, fruits, and vegetables. 845-765-8369; www.roundhousebeacon.com
- The Roundhouse wins Best Patio for Drinking and Dining
- The Roundhouse wins Best French Fry Fun for its Shoestring Fries with Smoked Gouda
- The Roundhouse named one of the Hudson Valley’s Best New Restaurants
A celebration at Bear Mountain Inn won’t disappoint. Their special brunch menu includes delicacies like quiche, applewood-smoked bacon, roasted rib eye with Madeira mushroom jus, and steamed mussels with prosciutto. Tickets are $46.95 for adults and $16.95 for kids three to 12; an additional $8 (cash-only) parking fee applies. 845-786-2731, ext. 1020; www.visitbearmountain.com
- Bear Mountain Inn named one of Hudson Valley’s Top Fall Getaways
- Editor-in-Chief Olivia J. Abel reflects on childhood vacations at Bear Mountain Inn
Kingston’s Ship to Shore serves Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $25 gets you entry — as well as unlimited Bloody Marys, mimosas, juice, and coffee (yes!). The special menu includes New York strip steak, Soppressata and cheese plate, smoked salmon Benedict, and banana’s foster French toast. 845-334-8887; www.shiptoshorehudsonvalley.com
Snag a seat outside at Torches on the Hudson for a charming Mother’s Day dinner. The one-day-only menu features appetizers like buffalo shrimp and roasted pepper hummus, slow roasted pork and tomato basil penne entrées, and a fudge brownie sundae for dessert. 845-568-0100; www.torchesonthehudson.com
- Torches on the Hudson wins Best Martini, Best Cosmo, and Best Waterside/Al Fresco Dining
- Torches on the Hudson named one of the Hudson Valley’s Top Riverside Restaurants
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For Mas Who Love Spas
Great deals on spa treatments:
Treat Mama to a relaxing day at Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in Kerhonkson. All services — including Shiatsu and European facials — on Mother’s Day weekend are discounted by 10 percent. You can also book her and Dad a room for just $99 for a romantic getaway. 845-626-8888; www.hudsonvalleyresort.com
Food and a massage? Please and thank you. Middletown’s Serenity Day Spa serves brunch on Sunday to all moms and offers discounted packages. An hour-long Swedish massage, a one-hour facial, a seasonal skin scrub, and a mani/pedi all for just $200? We’ll take it. 845-695-2212; www.adayofserenityspa.com/mothers-day
For Mums Who Run
Sign up for this foot race if your momma is always on the go:
The Ulster County YWCA’s second Mother’s Day run kicks off 10 a.m. on May 10 and begins and ends at Academy Green in Kingston. Race day registration costs $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 12 and under. Cool down after the exercise with a celebration and awards ceremony at 11 a.m. www.ywcaulstercounty.org/2nd-annual-mothers-day-5k
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For Foxy Mamas
We’ve always loved Mom’s sense of style; we took a page out of her fashion mag to create the three adorable mother-daughter outfit ideas in our brand-new summer fashion spread.
