Mother’s Day in Austin: Six Ways to Show Up with Love

Some things can’t be wrapped in a bow.
Time. Presence. Thoughtfulness.

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. And in a city like Austin, where sunshine spills over porches and wildflowers line the sidewalks, there are so many ways to celebrate the women who’ve shaped us—mothers, grandmothers, chosen family, and soul sisters alike.

Here’s a guide to six experiences that say “I see you. I appreciate you. Let’s slow down together.”

1. Brunch Somewhere That Feels Like a Hug

Take her somewhere with character. Mattie’s under the old oaks. Birdie’s, where every dish has heart. Or Tiny Grocer in Hyde Park, where the tables are small, the menu is seasonal, and she can linger over a second cappuccino without feeling rushed.

2. The Gift of Quiet Wonder

Walk to First Light Books after brunch. Let her browse. Let her linger. Maybe she’ll find a new novel, maybe a card that makes her laugh. Maybe it’s just the quiet moment that sticks.

3. Farmers Market + Pease Park Picnic

Skip the formal plans. Start your morning at the SFC Farmers Market downtown, pick up something fresh, and head to Pease Park. Spread a blanket. Let the day unfold slowly. Sometimes presence is the best present.

4. Golden Hour on the Water

Charter a boat or rent a paddleboard on Lake Austin or Lake Travis. It doesn’t have to be extravagant—just thoughtful. Bring a playlist, a bottle of sparkling water (or rosé), and let the rhythm of the water slow everything down. As the sun melts into the horizon, you’ll be reminded: presence is the real luxury.

5. Sweat, Then Soak

Start the day with a hot yoga class—Black Swan or SUKHA are local favorites. Then trade the heat for a cold plunge at Barton Springs. It’s the kind of contrast that reminds us we’re alive. And she deserves to feel that, too.

6. A Spa Day + Something Small and Handmade

Let her sleep in. Later, send her off to Milk + Honey or Viva Day Spa with a smile and a gift from a local maker—Art for the People, Atown, or Blue Genie’s Spring Bazaar. Pair it with a handwritten note. Always, always the note.

From Our Home to Yours

The best gifts aren’t bought. They’re felt.

This Mother’s Day, we’re cheering for the women who lead with strength and tenderness, the ones who give endlessly and ask for little. We hope you celebrate in a way that honors them fully.

And if that celebration includes a new home, a new chapter, or a fresh start—
we’re always here to walk that journey with you.

And for those spending this weekend quietly—because a mother is no longer here, or because the day brings more ache than ease—know that you’re not alone. Light a candle. Take a walk. Let memory be the celebration.

— Kent Redding Group