The Gift of Travel
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Moms deserve it all, but have you thought about what to get her this year? From flowers and chocolate to any knick-knack you can think of, St. Mary’s County is the destination for checking everything off your list. Don’t forget that a trip here works just as well. 😉 Look no further; here are the best places to shop for Mother's Day!
Always Start with Flowers
Flowers are a must for any Mother's Day present. Every farm has something as unique as Mom, whether it's floral arrangements or hanging bouquets. Here's an example of where to look for the best deal. 💐
Towne Florist has been proudly serving Leonardtown since 1958. They are dedicated to always going the extra mile to make your floral arrangements perfect. For Mother’s Day, they are offering beautiful bouquets of flowers to be delivered to St. Mary's County or nationwide!
Looking for something to pick up for Mom all year long? Sunnyside Florals is your choice. This local flower farm offers flower subscriptions, build-your-own-bouquet workshops, and custom wedding flowers. Note that they are pre-order and pick up only, so it’s a great reason to make a trip. 🌹
If you want something with as much meaning as Mom has for you, Anchored Roots is the specialty cut flower farm for you! They sell to florists by the bucket, run a small CSA flower subscription service from the farm, and sell weekly grab-n-go style flower bouquets in the area. Note that they are also pre-order and pick up only.
The most unique option is Dixion Family Farm, home to lavender fields. With their farm shop now open to find a great gift, you can also explore acres of lavender, cut flowers, wildflowers, botanicals, and a menagerie of rescued farm friends. They are open in the summer months for U-Cut Flowers, selling Lavender Lemonade Slushie and picnicking among the flowers. Their signature festival, Lavender Days, happens on June 14th and 15th. 🪻
Everyone’s Favorite: Chocolate
Heritage Chocolates in Leonardtown features delicious in-house chocolates and candies including caramels, brittles, toffees and so much more. Right now, there are sea salt caramels in Mother's Day packaging ready for purchase. They provide quality products that local customers know and love, while continuing to develop exciting, new flavors with over 75 unique recipes. 🍫️
Black Point Chocolatier is dedicated to crafting Southern Maryland's finest handmade chocolate. Located withing Blue Wind Gourmet Lexington Park, they specialize in hand making the finest chocolates using only the best sourced ingredients. Find them in Shepard’s Old Field Market, which you can read more about below.
Nothing goes better with chocolate than wine! The Port of Leonardtown Winery, Corteau Vineyards and Xella Winery are all part of the St. Mary’s Craft Beverage Trail. Each brand is known for their exceptional award-winning wines and wine tastings. You can find bottles from each location throughout the county, including some of the small businesses below🍷
Mom-and-Pop Shopping Overload
Whether you are looking for that unique home décor item or special gift for Mother’s Day, or just feel like spending an afternoon with Mom wandering through over 90 shops and services, Shepherd's Old Field Market has something for everyone and there's always something new. Stop in and enjoy a cold, frosty beverage at Brudergarten Beer Garden, or a cup of coffee and breakfast or lunch at Botanic Coffee Shop & Deli as well. ☕
Another great place to find something unique is The Apple Basket, which features over 6000 square feet of space with 13 uniquely themed rooms with gift ware, jewelry, women's accessories, and home décor items mixed in with or displayed on the antiques. They are open every day and are celebrating their 40-year anniversary.
Keepin’ it Local, another boutique store in Southern Maryland, offers a central market pantry filled with delicious local produce, meats, cheeses, and a variety of baked goods. They specialize in unique gifts and art from vendors that you will not find elsewhere, including a selection of Sunnyside Florals flowers. 🧀
For another stop in Leonardtown, Marie & Nash is an upscale one-stop shop, for all things beautiful, small batch, artist made and sustainable. For Mother’s Day weekend, they will have bouquets & bloom boxes on May 10th and 11th!
A Visit is a Perfect Gift
In our definitely unbiased opinion, there is no better gift than a trip to St. Mary’s County! Whether for a day trip or long weekend, Maryland’s Original Destination has something for everyone, especially Mom. Not only do the following locations have great things to do, but they are on the same street. 🐈⬛
Fenwick Street Used Books & Music is home to all things old and new. This quaint book shop holds over 27,000 books, as well as all kinds of vinyl records, including a plethora of collectible rock, jazz, blues and big band albums. They also hold events like book signings, tarot readings and baker pop-ups.
Enjoy a paint & sip class at Board & Brush in Leonardtown. Their instructor-led DIY wood sign workshops allow you and Mom to combine creativity and willingness to learn new skills. You’ll be provided with the instruction, materials and design for you to distress, sand, stain, paint, and customize your personalized piece of art. 🎨
The coziest option of all in St. Mary’s County is a trip to Meow Dyer Cat Cafe, one of the newest businesses to open in the area! Whether you can’t have a cat or are looking to adopt, their cozy space is designed for you to relax and enjoy the company of adorable feline friends with select drink options.
