Mother’s Day in the mountains offers a multitude of ways to share this special day
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and if you are lucky enough to be able to celebrate with your mom in person, here are a few ideas on how you can spend this special day with her. From sporty activities to arts and crafts, decadent brunch offerings, or some pampering at the local spas, there’s always a great way to spend a memorable Mother’s Day in the Vail Valley.
Get outdoors with mom
Let’s start with our surroundings. Getting outside is a great way to connect with your mom and Mother Nature. Whether it’s a free activity like walking on a trail or cycling on a bike path, take some time to stop and smell the flowers and see the changing of the seasons as the valley starts to green up.
If skiing or snowboarding is still on the agenda for mom this time of year, Summit County’s slopes are still open. Breckenridge and Copper Mountain close this weekend, and Copper will have DJs spinning tunes at the base area from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. Arapahoe Basin will host live music and Slush & Spokes on Mother’s Day weekend. Saturday you find 60 bikers heading down the slush on an intermediate trail called High Noon (what could go wrong?) It should be a fun way to share the love of the sport of skiing and snowboarding with the woman who may have even taught you how to do it.
Golfing is in full swing downvalley with all 18 holes open at Eagle Ranch Golf Club and Gypsum Creek Golf Course. Eagle Ranch will be giving mom a special discount on greens fees. 18 holes with a cart will be $50 and 9 holes with a cart will be $35 on Saturday and Sunday. There is also a sale in the pro shop and women’s clothing, shoes and hats are marked down 30% through Mother’s Day.
The Creekside Grill at Gypsum Creek Golf Course is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. with a mix of breakfast and lunch items. Choose from omelets, eggs Benedict, French toast and pancakes or pasta, salads, smoked salmon and more. Finish it off with desserts and there’s even a chocolate fountain. The cost is $37.95 for adults, $14.95 for ages 11-17 and kids 10 and under are free. No reservations are necessary.
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Mother’s Day brunch
Speaking of brunch, there are several places that are treating mom to a special meal out on Sunday:
Stoke & Rye at Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon – Savor a buffet from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. filled with fresh omelets, chorizo gravy over biscuits, a seafood station, smoothies, plenty of desserts and bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. The brunch is $85 per adult, with kids aged 5-12 priced at $25 each, kids 5 and under are free. Reservations are recommended at StokeAndRye.com/Mothers-Day-Brunch.
Ludwig’s at the Sonnenalp Hotel Vail – Each mom gets a flower and a glass of champagne during the buffet from 7 a.m.–1 p.m. In addition to breakfast classics and special items like lobster and chive scrambled eggs, there will be a raw bar with poached shrimp and snow crab claws, a large dessert station and save room for the bananas foster bread pudding. The Mother’s Day buffet is $75 per person and reservations can be made by calling the concierge at 970-479-5429.
Gessner at the Grand Hyatt Vail – Mother’s Day brunch will be hosted from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for $95 per person. Call 970-476-1234 to get reservations.
Want to dine later in the day? Northside Coffee and Kitchen in Avon is offering an offseason deal of 50% off entrees with the purchase of a bottle of wine or an adult beverage. Fiesta’s in Edwards is hosting Customer Appreciation Days in honor of its 36th year with either a free dessert or a $0.36 margarita with the purchase of an entree.
Crafty activities with mom
Alpine Arts Center
There’s a double header of creativity going on this Mother’s Day weekend at the Alpine Arts Center at the Riverwalk in Edwards. On Saturday night, join the art professionals for Cocktails and Clay as they show you how to create a beautiful clay platter. That event goes from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and all the materials and instruction cost $59.
On Sunday, there is a special Mother’s Day Cupcakes and Canvas from 1-2:30 p.m. The subject matter is cherry blossoms, and everyone will start out with a blank canvas, but you will be guided step-by-step through the process of creating the scene. Cupcakes will be available, and all moms get their first mimosa for free. The cost is $55 and you can register for events at AlpineArtsCenter.org.
Blooms & Brushes
The Avon Recreation Center is once again hosting Blooms & Brushes this Mother’s Day weekend. On Saturday, head to the Metcalf Cabin in Nottingham Park in Avon to decorate a flowerpot and plant seeds in it and watch them grow over time. Various materials will be available for decorating your pot and there are several varieties of flower seeds to choose from. One registration gets you one flowerpot or if you want to decorate and plant more than one flowerpot, you can purchase another. This event is taking place from noon-3 p.m. Contact the Avon Recreation Center to get signed up and for more information.
ArtSpace in Eagle hosts Mother’s Day gallery night
ArtSpace workshop + gallery in Eagle is hosting a Mother’s Day gallery night Friday from 5-8 p.m. There will be live music by Jen Mack as well as refreshments and a wide selection of arts and crafts on sale.
Spa treatments for mom
Mother’s Day happens to coincide with spa deal season in the Vail Valley, so pamper your mom at a discount this Mother’s Day with offerings from the following spas:
Spa Anjali – at the Westin Riverfront Resort Avon
- 50-minute massage or facial for $129
- 80-minute massage or 75-minute facial for $199
- You can also get mom a Spa Anjali gift certificate and save $25 when you buy online between now and May 11 at Shop.SpaAnjali.com.
The Spa at Sonnenalp Hotel Vail
- 25% off at the spa Monday-Thursday on all treatments
Gravity Haus Vail
- 50-minute facial or massage – $155
- 75-minute facial or massage – $215
Well & Being Spa – The Hythe Vail
- 50-minute massage or facial – $139
- 80-minute massage or facial – $219
Bloom Spa – Sebastian Vail
- $50 savings on a 50-minute massage or facial
- 80-minute massage or facial for the price of a 50-minute service – includes a complimentary glass of prosecco and an aromatherapy enhancement
Exhale Spa – Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
- 50-minute facial or massage – $149
- 30% off all other therapies – mention code 30%SPA
