Celebrate Mother's Day
Many moms are working harder than ever. Perhaps a little extra thought and love may be in order this Mother's Day, May 11, 2025.
We're proud to feature local businesses and restaurants offering something special for moms.
TIME TOGETHER
There is no gift like the gift of time, and we have found a few ideas to help you spend it with mom.
Lexington Carriage Company offers 50-minute narrated horse-drawn carriage tours through downtown Lexington Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Book your tour for Mother's Day weekend; a real treat for families!
Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden is a beautiful adventure that involves marsh and meadows. Look for wildflowers, turtles, and much more. Little ones love their own play space and the fairy garden; picnics are welcome.
Ecco Adesso Vineyards is hosting a paint-and-sip event for creative moms on Saturday, May 10 at 3 p.m. Join Sunny Knoll Studio to create a guided rendering of scenic Goshen Pass. Reservations are required; call 540-784-8121.
Tantivy Lavender Farm is a beautiful place to dawdle. In fact, their annual Mother's Day Picnic Luncheon will be May 11 from noon until 4 p.m. Celebrate mom amid the lavender! Reservations are required via their website.
A visit to see the overshot waterwheel at historic Wade's Mill is always a great idea, especially when there is a Mother's Day Yoga & Sound Bath event like the one scheduled for May 11 from 11 a.m. to noon. Space is limited; reserve your spot.
Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery will host a Family Fun Day Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. Enjoy kid-friendly live music by Honest Labor, balloons for the kids, a vineyard scavenger hunt, and slushies and snacks for sale. Then on Sunday, the Danny Goodson Band returns for Uncorked on Mother's Day. Flights, glasses, and bottles of handcrafted wine and beer will be available. Families are welcome.
GIFTS
Artists in Cahoots is a consortium of local painters, potters, jewelry makers, and other talented artisans. Take advantage of free gift wrapping to give your mom something beautiful, thoughtful, and uniquely Rockbridge.
More Artsy Enclaves
For the mom who lives to cook and bake, Ladles & Linens is our local go-to for all the neat kitchen gadgets and whimsical tea towels we could ever need. Shop them online for something fun for mom.
"I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food," said comedian W.C. Fields, but many moms can raise a glass to his sentiment. Sound familiar? Sip around Rockbridge County and taste what's good.
More Beverages
- Jump Mountain Vineyard
- Heliotrope Brewery
- Devil's Backbone Brewing
- Lexington Valley Vineyard
- Great Valley Farm Brewery & Vineyard
- Halcyon Days Cider Co.
- Purveyors on Main
- LexingtonMercantile
There are so many wonderful things available at Sugar Maple Trading Co.! Check out their spring collection but don't stop there! There are SO MANY neat things to choose from. When in doubt, use their handy Gift Inspiration Tool to hone in on something special for mom.
More Boutiques and Special Finds
- Pumpkinseeds
- Clover Boutique
- Pappagallo
- Alvin-Dennis
- Cobblestone Leather
- Violett Consignment
Walkabout Outfitter has a dedicated Mother's Day section on their website featuring nature-inspired jewelry, apparel, clothing, and all the outdoor accoutrements mom could want. If you can't possibly make a selection, consider a gift card.
The outdoorsy mom may also need a new kayak. If that's the case, Journey Outdoors is a great stop with knowledgeable folks who will steer you in the right direction.
When the shopping just doesn't pan out, there's always flowers. And for some moms, flowers are the real key to her heart anyway. If that's your mama, get in touch with University Florist or The Jefferson Florist & Gardens. For a farm-fresh arrangement of beautiful wildflowers for mom, head to a local farmers market where vendors keep stock of such beauties!
MEALS
Haywood's has a Mother's Day Brunch on May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults eat for $55 each while kids 2 to 12 are $25. Reservations required; book now.
Last Updated 4/25/25
