A Mother's Day worth remembering

Celebrating the Moments that Make it Home 

There's something about where you live that shapes how you celebrate. At Olthof Homes, we believe a home is more than four walls — it's the community around it, the neighbors you wave to, and the traditions you build year after year. That's why we've planted roots in communities across Indiana: from Crown Point, Valparaiso, Portage, and Schererville in Northwest Indiana, to Brownsburg, Westfield, Plainfield, and Cumberland in the Indianapolis metro. Each neighborhood we build is chosen with intention, because the town you live in shapes the life you live.

And nowhere is that more true than on a weekend like this one. Mother's Day isn't just a Sunday; it's the kind of day that becomes a story your family tells for years. Whether you're close to the dunes or a few minutes from the Monon Trail, here's how to make the most of where you live this May 9–10.  
And Mother's Day? That's one worth doing right. 
At Olthof Homes, we strive to build in communities that support celebration of those everyday moments in life.

Here's your guide to celebrating the moms (or any other special ladies) in your life this weekend, wherever home is.

Northwest Indiana
Close to home, far from ordinary.

Brunch ♡
- Fair Oaks Farms
Mom-mosas, farm-fresh brunch, and the option to turn it into a full stay. One of NWI's most beloved reservations every May.
- The Grand + Journeyman
Upscale buffets with carving and omelet stations at The Grand; craft cocktails meet brunch at The American Factory.

Experience ♡
Barker Mansion Tea + Music
Elegant afternoon tea paired with live music. Unhurried and genuinely special — the kind of afternoon she'll talk about for years.

Outdoors ♡
Indiana Dunes + Deep River
Nature walks, mushroom programs, sunflower planting, and a historic mill — free, fresh air, and fully memorable.

Hands-On ♡
Craft + Market Weekend
Crochet flower workshop for a handmade gift or browse the Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Market at Southlake Mall in Merrillville.

The NWI vibe guide
- For a classic, easy morning — Fair Oaks, The Grand, or a winery brunch
- For something she'll genuinely remember — Barker Mansion tea or a Dunes nature walk
- For the active mom — Dig the Dunes run/walk + wine experience
- For a meaningful gift — the crochet bouquet workshop or Sandy Oak wildlife drive

Indianapolis Metro
Big weekend energy, right in your backyard

Brunch ♡
- Skyline Club Jazz Brunch; Live jazz, elevated dining, and a view. For the mom who appreciates a polished experience.
- Santorini Greek Kitchen; A large, festive buffet with Mediterranean warmth — perfect for bigger families gathering together.

Creative ♡
Sip & Paint / Mass Ave Events
Candle-making, paint parties, and brewery painting events across Indy — a girls' day she'll actually want to do again.

Event ♡
Indiana State Fairgrounds
The 2026 Mother's Day Shopping Event — vendors, food, gifts. Or Tarquini's event with 50+ vendors, food trucks, and wine.

The Indy vibe guide
- For the foodie mom — Café Patachou, Milktooth, or Ocean Prime
- For the girls' day — sip & paint or a brewery painting event
- For the full-day experience — brunch + Fairgrounds shopping event + Canal walk
- For something low-key and beautiful — Monon Trail stroll or White River State Park

The best part of a great community isn't just the home you build — it's the memories you make in it. 
Happy Mother's Day to every family making the most of where they live. 
- From all of us at Olthof Homes