Press Release: Lanier Islands Dishes Up a Very Special Mother's Day on May 8

Buford, Ga. – May 2, 2016 – On Sunday, May 8, Lanier Islands invites families to celebrate mom in a myriad of ways to commemorate Mother’s Day. At the top of that list – and at the heart of the festivities – is a feast fit for a queen: The Mother’s Day Brunch at the award-winning Legacy Lodge. Hosted in the Grand and Plantation Ballrooms of the Lodge, the Mother’s Day Brunch will feature special creations by the Islands’ talented culinary team.

While delighting in live music by Tom Wolf, moms and their broods can peruse the brunch stations, consisting of a Made-to-Order Egg Station – which will include an assortment of breakfast fare, Salad Station – tossed to order, and Seafood Station – which will consist of both cold and hot dishes. For those guests who like to combine their meal with a show, the Action Stations are not-to-be-missed and will comprise the following:

• Filet of Beef Saltimbocca with Baby Shiitake Mushrooms, Prosciutto and Aged Provolone on Herbed Spaghetti Squash
• Seared Open Blue® Cobia with Tomato Olive Relish and Risotto with Spring Peas and Sweet Corn
• Griddled Duck Breast with Strawberry-Peppercorn Lacquer on Smashed Potatoes

One lucky mom will be selected by random drawing to win a Massage and Facial at Tranquility – the Spa, a luxurious Lanier Islands boutique spa offering a variety of rejuvenating services and packages. Every mom who attends the Mother’s Day Brunch at Lanier Islands will receive a discount card for 10% off a Full Service Spa Treatment, 20% off discount card for Dinner at Sidney's – a fine dining restaurant inside the Lodge, and a ticket to LanierWorld – the lakeside resort’s beach, boardwalk and waterpark entertainment district – which opens for the summer season on May 21. To commemorate the special occasion, families who take part in the Mother’s Day Brunch will also have an opportunity to have a professional family photo taken inside Legacy Lodge. Assorted photo packages are available and start at $20*.

Reservations for the Mother’s Day Brunch are offered every 30 minutes beginning at 10am until 3pm, and can be made by calling 770.945.8787. Pricing for the Mother’s Day Brunch at Lanier Islands is:

Adults: $59.95
Seniors: $49.95
Kids Ages 7-12: $29.95
Kids 6 & Under: FREE!

Following brunch, families can treat mom to the pampering she deserves at Tranquility – the Spa or head over to the beach to simply stick their toes in the sand and relax. Adventurous moms might want to play a round of golf at the Legacy Golf Course, take a cruise on a pontoon boat from Harbor Landing, take a trail ride from The Stables, or go zip lining with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours. The possibilities are endless, just like mom's love. To learn more, please visit http://www.lanierislands.com/.

About Lanier Islands: Nestled on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Situated less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on 1,500 pristine acres of forests, meadows and beaches, this luxury resort is quickly growing in size, scope and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats. As the resort’s crown jewel, Lake Lanier is one of the United States’ most popular man-made lakes, encompassing 38,000 surface acres and 690 miles of shoreline in Northeast Georgia. Legacy Lodge and Legacy Villas enhance the park’s broad assortment of accommodation choices and meeting sites – making it the ideal choice for corporate meetings and company retreats. Popular excursions like fun in the sun at the boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, zip lining through the trees with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding on a lakeside trail from the Equestrian Center, and renting a boat and ski equipment from Harbor Landing make the islands a terrific choice for families vacationing or “staycationing” in the South. Tranquility – the Spa and the picturesque 18-hole Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course are major draws for visitors looking to relax or play, and with more than 20 wedding venues to choose from, the Resort is rapidly gaining favor with brides- and grooms-to-be as a highly sought-after Destination Wedding site.

Lanier Islands is steadily securing a solid standing for their unique vision of the future of this luxury retreat, their unswerving dedication to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, and their signature brand of Southern Hospitality. In 2014, the Resort became a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection. The Islands has also been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for two consecutive years and was named “Best Place for Family Fun” by Best Self Atlanta Magazine in 2015.

* Not included in buffet purchase