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Every Mom Deserves a Getaway Weekend at a Bed and Breakfast Inn
There is a reason that Mother’s Day is one of the most-celebrated holidays in this nation; we all know that moms are the hardest working people we know.
Mothers are by very definition in charge of somebody else’s life; on top of working or managing a household, they are also raising and nurturing children, which we all know can be an exhausting job. Not only are they the hardest working, but mothers are often the least appreciated members of a family because they frequently do so many of the overlooked daily jobs of living: packing lunches, chauffeuring kids, explaining homework, doing laundry, buying dog food, cooking dinner…
WINDY CITY
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This year let somebody else cook breakfast for Mom. At Songbird Prairie B & B every morning starts with a decadent three-course breakfast in the lovely sunroom listening to the wild birds outside singing. Mom can choose from the wide array of delicious selections: the signature French Toast Souffle, a custom-made omelet, or quiche! Elegant Ethan Allen furnishings and luxurious European linens will pamper your mother for her whole stay – and if she prefers action (shopping!), Chicago is just an hour away. The included gift certificate to the inn gift shop lets Mom pick up a souvenir of her weekend.
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If the whole weekend is a little much for the budget this season, you can still spring for Victorian elegance with a full English high tea at the Edgewood Plantation in Charles City, Virginia. This historic plantation was built circa 1849 and is absolutely steeped in history and tradition. A high tea is served on crystal, china and silver, and gloves and hats are provided for all guests. You can expect delicious finger sandwiches, soup, scones served with homemade preserves, authentic clotted cream and more. The Mother’s Day Tea Lunch includes a formal tour of the mansion.
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Henderson Castle Hosts 4th Annual Mother’s Day Events
Featuring teas, tours, and a ballet in the ballroom, Henderson Castle will host its 4th annual Mother’s Day Weekend. The Cher Farrell Ballet Theatre Company will perform a ballet originally choreographed for Queen Victoria. Wearing period attire, the ballerinas captivate the audience under the glittering glass chandeliers while dancing on the original maple floor ballroom of the Castle. Saturday Teas at noon and 3, Sunday buffet luncheon and dinner seating available for small to large groups; family discounts available.
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The Hope-Merrill House has created a package just for the Mommy & Daddy to be. Stay two nights in the room of your choice and receive a gift package just for you. Luxuriate with a couple's massage; dine on luscious cuisine at Taverna Santi. The Details: Stay any two nights in the room of your choice (based on availability). Your gift package includes a non-alcoholic bottle of Sonoma Sparkler to share by the fire, a 15% off gift certificate for Midnight Sun Children's Shoppe, and a massage for two at A Simple Touch Spa, plus a $75 voucher to dinner at Taverna Santi. Room rate includes a hearty and delicious breakfast for two each morning. This package must be requested at time of booking, and is not available for previously booked rooms. Holidays and Event Weekends may require a 3 night stay. Package Price: $609
Note: This package is based on two persons, one room. Lodging taxes not included. May not be paired with any other offer. Restaurant taxes and gratuity not included.
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