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Gardner Village Blog Make Mother's Day Memorable at Gardner Village
Thursday May 1 2025

It's time to celebrate Mom! Plan a trip to Gardner Village and make this Mother’s Day week an extra memorable one. We have experiences to enjoy with your leading lady, gifts to get, dining to enjoy, and time spent together in the week leading up to Mother's Day. We'll look at a few of your many adventure options below, and you can learn more about Mother's Day experiences at Gardner Village here

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FOOD FOR MOM

Archibald's Restaurant loves to do the work so your family can simply be together, enjoying a delicious meal during the week. No dishes. No cooking. No arguing over what to eat. Sounds like a recipe for success! A gift card is another tasty option if you're seeking a little something extra to add your greeting card. 

archibald's restaurant

Happy Camper Deli & Bakery is offering a Mother’s Day gift bag for just $25. It's includes a tasty assortment of treats including fresh sourdough bread, herbed butter, macarons, a chocolate éclair. Plus, it has a beautiful flower to top it all off. Your bag must be preordered and picked up the week before Mother's Day, so you'll want to act fast. Order yours here.  

Happy Camper Deli and Bakery

EXPERIENCES FOR MOM

Beyond a relaxing meal out, Gardner Village has more things to do with your mama the week of Mother's Day. Many of our shops are even offering special promotions just for mom, including free fun you won't want to miss. 

Soulstice Day Spa and Salon

Here's a quick rundown of the many options you can choose from:

  • Special Mom Retreat options at Soulstice Day Spa & Salon -- learn more here
  • Dinner and a magic show at Mystique Dining and The Prestige
  • Mommy & Me Painting at The Art Cottage -- book here
  • Escape Room Adventures at A Great Escape
  • FREE Admission for Mom at Little Buckaroo Petting Zoo -- discover the darling details here
  • A FREE train ride for Mom aboard the Gardner Village Express at The Train Shoppe on Saturday, May 10 -- tickets! get your tickets here (or at least learn more!)
  • A Mother's Day Tea Party at The Mercantile on May 10 -- call to book (801.352.8636)

GIFTS FOR MOM

Whether you bring mom for a shopping spree at our unique, locally owned shops or you want to grab a gift to surprise her with ON Mother's Day, there are so many options to choose from. 

 

You can't go wrong with the classic chocolate + flowers combination. The Chocolate Covered Wagon and Simply Flowers are even neighbors at The Village, making it quick and easy to get the best of the best in blooms and treats! 

Simply Flowers

Chocolate Covered Wagon 

No matter your budget or mother's interests, you'll find plenty of shopping spots. Aren't these necklaces from Lilly and Vera beautiful?

Vera and Lilly

Make your home happier with the gift of home decor. Our Gardner Mill Company Stores (Down to Earth, Layers Bedding and CF Home) are a Utah favorite! 

Mill Company Stores

Ready for the idea that will go straight to mom's heart? Book a family photoshoot and order a printed photo gift from Camera Shy. It's something she'll cherish forever! 

Camera Shy

image credit: Camera Shy 

TIME TOGETHER WITH MOM

This is the prettiest time of year to plan a trip to The Village. Flowers and trees are in bloom. The sun is shining. The temps are right.

Springtime at Gardner Village

Surprise your best gal with an afternoon out. You could even share this post with her first and tell her to pick and choose from this impressive menu of options ahead of your visit. Talk about a charming "Choose Your Own Adventure!" 

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fun for generations 

Mother’s Day is one of our favorite times of year! Although we aren't open on Mother's Day, there's plenty to do in the week leading up to the big day. We LOVE seeing families visit Gardner Village year after year and watching the tradition grow as new generations are added. Being a part of your memories means so much! Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms and all maternal caregivers. You make the world a nicer place to be! 




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