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Mum's the word this May in the Hunter Valley

This Mother's Day, treat Mum to a luxurious, well deserved escape to the Hunter Valley. The region is renowned for its wineries, but it also has a host of wonderful experiences and activities that will make Mum feel like the queen she is. Here are the best gifts and experiences you can give Mum from the Hunter Valley region to show your appreciation and crown you as the favourite. 

Wild Wren Wines

Completely spoil mum this Mother's Day at Wren Wines. She'll be greeted with a bunch of flowers from 'As Sweet As Jasmine' followed by a complimentary 'Birds of Feather' wine tasting in our stunning cellar door. Available Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May 10am – 4pm for $40. Or, take the easy route and purchase her a Mother’s Day Gift Box online which includes a delicious bottle of the 2022 Rose, a WREN french pear scented soy candle, the sweetest dried flower posse along with an illustrated Rose greeting card. Click here to make a booking.

Krinklewood

Krinklewood boutique cellar door offers guests a unique experience with award-winning biodynamic wines, provencal-style gardens, and an abundance of beautiful birdlife. Held on the sweeping manicured lawns of Krinklewood, Holding of the Mother - A Women’s Circle yoga workshop is designed to honour and celebrate the mother. Gather in a circle this Mothers Day for a 90-minute special workshop  and experience and practice postures, breath work, meditation and mantra, and storytelling and journaling. From 9am until 10:30am on Sunday May 14th for $60 per person. Or, bring out your inner artist with mum and be guided by the Paint & Sip team to create your very own Krinklewood landscape to treasure forever. Spoil mum with a relaxed afternoon of creativity, delicious food & great wines in the tranquil Broke Fordwich wine region. From 2pm until 5pm on Sunday May 14th for $125 per person. Click here to make a booking. 

Stomp! Wines

Spend a special afternoon with your Mum the weekend before Mother's Day at the beautiful Stomp Wines. You will both enjoy creating a beautiful floral arrangement, learning floristry tips & tricks, wine tasting and indulging in a delicious cheese platter. This is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together and create meaningful memories. You'll both go home with a beautiful arrangement and a newfound favourite Hunter Valley wine to share on Mother's Day. From 1:30pm until 4pm on Saturday, May 6th for $150 per person. Click here for more information or to book today. 

Peter Draytons

Treat your mum to a delicious lunch at Peter Draytons Brewhouse Kitchen, where she can enjoy stunning views of the Hunter Valley while indulging in a mouth-watering meal paired with a glass of their award-winning wines. Alternatively, surprise her with a bottle of their exquisite sparkling wine or a gift card that she can use to purchase her favourite wines or experiences at the vineyard. Click here for more information or to make a booking. 

voco Kirkton Park

Treat Mum to a delicious High Tea this Mother's Day at the charming voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley. Relax with views over beautiful rose gardens, with sparkling in hand as you taste the freshest scones in the Hunter Valley alongside a specially crafted high tea menu. From 12pm - 3pm on Sunday May 14. Click here to make a booking. 

Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza invites all mothers and their families this Mother's Day to a dedicated brunch experience at the award-winning Redsalt Restaurant. Enjoy award-winning buffet, bottomless sparkling wine, and most importantly a beautiful venue to spend your special Sunday. This Mother's Day, Mums will be treated with the whole kit and caboodle. Mother's will be gifted a complimentary cocktail on arrival to the delightful brunch. With bottomless sparkling wine to accompany your meal, you can raise a toast to Mum and celebrate the day in style. Sip on a refreshing and delicious cocktail and unlimited sparkling wine as you settle in and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and atmosphere. We believe that Mother’s Day should be spent with the family, as well as the $129 full price ticket including an all you can eat buffet and bottomless sparkling wine, we offer a special price of $64 for children aged 5-12 and complimentary admission for children under 4. Book your table now and let us take care of the rest.

Mercer Wines

Join the team at Mercer Wines for a fun afternoon of creativity, wine and cheese. Renee from Nature & Nurture will host a relaxing afternoon making a floral, grapevine wreath for you to take home while Alison from Mercer Wines will guide you through the delicious Mercer range. Local cheese and grazing boards to accompany the workshop at Mercer Wines Cellar Door. From 2pm - 5pm on Saturday May 13, cost is $80 per person click here to book your spot today.

Harrigan's Hunter Valley

Treat Mum to a day out at Harrigan's! Enjoy a delicious breakfast with Tyrrell's bubbles for Mum from 7am to 10:30am and lunch specials from 12pm to 3pm. Book before 11th May for your chance to win a Cellar Door experience at Tyrrell's Wines! Drawn on Friday 12th May.

Prizes include:

  • Single Vineyard tour for a group of 4. Perfect for visitors interested in exploring the distinct characters of their Single Vineyard wines. Tyrrell's Single Vineyard range celebrates our truly great vineyard blocks that produce wines unique to that site and to the Hunter.
  • VIP Premium Tasting for 2. For visitors interested in tasting both current and aged release wines exclusively from the premium Winemaker's Selection range.⁠ Enjoy a tasting journey through some of the most iconic & award winning Tyrrell’s wines.
    Book your table today.

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