Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10. If you still need an idea for a gift for mom, head to Middleburg, just an hour outside D.C., for these five opulent experiences.
Treat Mom to Hotel Burg’s Virginia Vineyard Package
Available Thursday through Sunday, Hotel Burg has a Virginia Vineyard Package available that includes accommodations at the hotel, round-trip car service to a local vineyard, a picnic basket with lunch for two, a bottle of wine upon return to your room, and a complimentary Hotel Burg tote and blanket. The boutique Hotel Burg is impeccable with detail, from curated experiences like this to its impeccable service.
To book this package, click here.
Have a Spa Day at Salamander
The adults-only, heated indoor pool at the Salamander Middleburg spa. Courtesy Salamander.
Middleburg’s Salamander Resort has a luxurious spa perfect for treating mom to a massage or body treatment. The Salamander Signature Massage is hyper-customized to each individual, using techniques and pressure catering specifically to your needs. To celebrate Virginia’s wineries, there’s also the Pinot Noir Body Wrap, which includes a body scrub and wrap followed by a relaxing massage cream application. An upgrade to a full body massage is available for the wrap.
To book a spa treatment, click here.
Have Brunch at The Goodstone Inn
The cozy Goodstone Inn restaurant. Courtesy Goodstone Inn.
The charming Goodstone Inn is hosting an elegant brunch on Sunday with three seatings available between 11 a.m. at 4:30 p.m. Farm-to-table fare will be served, like a lobster bisque, roasted prime rib and for dessert, fresh strawberry cheesecake. The Goodstone Inn is nestled on nearly 300 acres and began centuries ago as a colonial settlement.
To book a brunch seating, click here.
Peruse Art in the Burg
Take mom to check out Art in the Burg this weekend. Courtesy Instagram/visitmiddleburg.
Middleburg’s annual arts celebration is this Saturday along South Madison and Federal Streets. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., is the perfect place to take your art-loving mother or mother figure. Expect to see plenty of art for sale by local artists selling paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more. There will also be live music and performances and craft wine, beer, cider and food for purchase.
More information on the event can be found here.
Tour the National Sporting Library and Museum
One of the sculptures featured in the National Sporting Library and Museum’s newest exhibit. Courtesy National Sporting Library and Museum.
The National Sporting Library and Museum was founded in 1954 to highlight the heritage and tradition of country pursuits like steeplechasing, foxhunting, polo, horsemanship and more. The exhibit currently on display is “Nic Fiddian Green: Spiritus Equus.” It celebrates British artist Nic Fiddian Green’s vision with five works installed in outdoor locations, including 18 sculptures and seven drawings. The exhibit is the artist’s first retrospective of equine subjects ever presented.
More information on the museum can be found here.