Moms deserve the best (and more) on Mother’s Day. Here are some local ways to say, “thank you,” “I love you,” and “you’re the greatest mom in the world.”

1 Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at the El Dorado Hills Art, Beer and Wine Festival at El Dorado Hills Town Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be art, music and food, plus beer and wine tastings (noon to 4:30 p.m.) galore. 

2 Give Mom the day off from cooking by treating her to brunch at Sweetie Pie’s and dinner at Papa Gianni’s.

3 Mom will enjoy a deep tissue or qi gong massage at Golden Wellness Center and come away feeling rejuvenated and rested. 

4 Set off on a nature adventure! Refer to last month’s The 10 Spot to find a trail to trek, but don’t leave before packing a picnic with subs from Main Street Melters. 

5 Moms deserve a break. Give her one at Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast, a beautiful inn with views of the American River that’s sure to charm. 

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6 Raise Mom’s spirits with a trip to Amador County’s wondrous wineries. Helwig Winery is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. that will offer sparkling wine, music and delicious food. 

7 Take a trip to South Lake Tahoe  and let Mom gamble her troubles away at a casino, see the lake on a day cruise, or wind down at a spa. 

 

8 Give Mom the IMAX experience with a trip to Regal El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 and IMAX. May releases include Paris Can Wait, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Wedding Plan and Snatched.

9 Saddle up and take a horse-riding lesson together at Equine Unlimited, Inc  Their “Ladies Lesson” offers both English or Western styles of riding. 

10 Nothing relaxes quite like a massage. Moms can indulge in an aromatherapy session at Waterfall Salon and Spa, and maybe snag a facial afterward.