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Love the moms in your life and want to spoil her on her special day? Read on for ideas where to take Mom for a special brunch or dinner in Calaveras.
Let Us Do the Cooking…and the Dishes!
What says “I love you, Mom” better than taking her to a nice brunch or dinner out!? And, wherever you happen to be in Calaveras, there’s bound to be something available nearby.
Angels Camp – Camps at Greenhorn Creek Golf Club will have their Mother’s Day Brunch available from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM – three seatings @ 10:00 am, 11:45 M, & 1:30 pm Choose from a wide array of cold and hot menu items, artisan meats and cheeses, carving station, made-to-order omelettes and eggs benedict, and all of mom’s favorite desserts. Or, why not try the new Golden Frog Bistro, open special for Mother’s Day serving mimosas at brunch or try dinner from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Italian-style!
Copperopolis – If you want to take Mom shopping after (or before) brunch, head to Copper Town Square. Then, spoil her a little bit at the elegant Verona 18 located at The Golf Club at Copper Valley. Serving brunch and dinner plus live music to make for the perfect outing with mom. Call for reservations 209-783-9518 or email ealderete@coppervalleygolf.com.
Mokelumne Hill – Mother’s Day Brunch at Hotel Léger that’s as comforting as it is indulgent. Come enjoy Mom’s favorites in a relaxed atmosphere plus $12 bottomless mimosas! Make the day even more special and book a stay in the historic hotel and enjoy 10% off your room, from May 9th-11th, with a valid brunch reservation.
Murphys – Sit out on the patio of the Murphys Historic Hotel or V Bistro & Bar for an elegant celebration of your favorite mom. Call now for reservations as they tend to book pretty quickly!
Valley Springs – La Contenta Gold Club’s The La Contenta Bar & Grill is open Sunday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Give them a call at 209-772-1082 for more information about Mother’s Day reservations.
Treats and Spoils
Consider making the moms in your life feel like a queen for the day by sprinkling a variety of decadent yet affordable gifts throughout the celebration.
Mother’s Day Treats:
Chocolate: Originally based exclusively out of Columbia, CA, family run Nelson’s Candy Kitchen has been operating in the area for over 100 years and has a location in downtown Murphys. Moke Hill Nuts & Candies has all of Mom’s favorite treats plus her favorite coffee drink too!
Cupcakes: Mo’s Bakery crafts incredible cupcakes! From chocolate decadence to buttercream yumminess to gluten free to probably whatever is Mom’s favorite, the great folks at Mo’s Bakery can whip up a special treat to surprise and delight everyone.
Artisan Ice Cream: Find artisan ice cream at JoMa’s Artisan Ice Cream in Murphys, or at The Ice Cream Parlor (Yummy Haha) Ice Cream in downtown Angels Camp. Country Girl Ice Cream in Valley Springs offers a wide choice of flavors as well as old fashioned hot fudge sundaes and banana splits. Or, call the ice cream truck! Cowabunga Ice Cream Truck will come to a neighborhood near you! Just give them a call or text to see where they are to swing by to treat Mom!
Mother’s Day Spoils:
What do the mothers in your life love? (In addition to you, of course!) Surprise the moms in your life with gift certificates or presents the places she loves:
Trust us, Mom will LOVE a gift certificate to her local boutique or wine-tasting room. Or maybe you are looking for a unique piece to really wow the mom in your life. Calaveras has several local vintage and antique stores if Mom has a penchant for timeless treasures.
If Mom loves plants and flowers, you can find floral arrangements and bouquets at Angels Camp’s Blooms and Things or Raven’s Basket and Murphys’ Country Flower Hutch. The Hilltop Market in San Andreas has a wide variety of plants and hanging baskets, and Sender’s Markets in Valley Springs and Mountain Ranch, all have everything you’d need for the mom who loves to garden!
Mother’s Day Picnics & Hikes:
Calaveras this time of year has perfect weather, perfect scenery, and perfect places to spend time with Mom. Pack a picnic basket and step into the great outdoors. Here are some ideas for parks and places to hike throughout Calaveras: Calaveras Parks and Pools l Calaveras Hikes
Give us a call to help plan your next stay in Calaveras! 209-736-0049 or stop by the Calaveras Visitors Bureau located at 753 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222.