Press Release: Lanier Islands Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Mom this Mother's Day

Buford, Ga. – May 2, 2017 – With Mother’s Day just around the corner on Sunday, May 14, Lanier Islands invites families to give “Mom” the treat she deserves: a sumptuous feast fit for a queen inside an elegant ballroom. Hosted at the Southern lakeside resort’s flagship hotel, Legacy Lodge – a designated member of the esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection – the brunch will consist of a wide array of imaginative culinary creations by the Islands’ Executive Chef and his team. After brunch, Mom and her loved ones can spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Islands in a resort cart, relaxing on the beach inside LanierWorld, soaring through the treetops on a canopy tour, riding horseback along a lakeside trail, finding inner peace with a massage from Tranquility the Spa and so much more.

“Our Food and Beverage team is keen to make our dining events not only as delicious as possible, but as warm and welcoming as they can be,” said Chef Michael Klein, Culinary Director for Lanier Islands. “Whether your particular mom is a soccer mom, career mom, new mom or empty nester mom, she deserves a touch of elegance in her life to counter all of those carpool lines., workday commutes and other challenges she takes on for her family on a daily basis. In addition to a break from cooking on her special day, we think Mom be delighted with her special menu, the elegant service touches Lanier Islands is known for and – of course – the company of her loving family. In our desire to be ‘Your Islands’ for countless individuals, couples and families throughout Georgia, we welcome the opportunity to serve as a beautiful backdrop to special moments just like this.”

The menu for Mother’s Day at Lanier Islands includes breakfast items such as a Made-to-Order Egg Station, Steak and Eggs, and Nutella and Banana-Stuffed Brioche French Toast; Salad Station; an assortment of popular Action Stations including Steak Diane sautéed with Shallots and Mushrooms, Cavatappi Pasta Cabonara Di Mare with Pancetta and Seafood, and Griddled Duck Breast over Barley Risotto; Carvery Items such as Herb Rubbed Slow Roasted Rib of Angus Beef, Cornbread Stuffed Turkey Breast and Coca-Cola Glazed Ham; a Variety of Vegetable Dishes; a pint-sized-pleasing Kids Corner; and a treasure trove of Sweet Treats like Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars, Build-Your-Own Brownie Sundaes, the ever popular Chocolate Fountain and so much more.

Brunch prices are $61.95 for Adults, $49.95 for Seniors (62+) and $29.95 for Children 7-12. Children 6 and under dine for free. Seatings for Mother’s Day Brunch at Lanier Islands will be every 30 minutes between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. To make reservations, guests can call the main desk at 770-945-8787 or send an email with their requested time and number of guests to ecornell@LanierIslands.com. For additional information about Mother’s Day and other upcoming events at Lanier Islands, please visit www.lanierislands.com.

About Lanier Islands: Nestled less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Quickly growing in size, scope, and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats, the Islands is proud to have been designated a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection. 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, Villas, and LakeHouses 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 the beach-and-boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding at the Equestrian Center, and boat rentals 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 Islands 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. For more information, visit www.lanierislands.com.