"vacation" for mom?

Question

I am a very grateful son and would like to send my mother on a vacation. She has sacrificed a lot for me and I would like to express my appreciation. The catch is she doesn't want to go alone and is not into very fancy things. She prefers instead to - get this - learn to cook better and be a better home maker. Is there any package you are aware of to help me achieve this? Any one week class away from home, etc.
Thanks for your time.

Answer 1

The Napa Valley wine country is the perfect setting to combine a casual getaway with a fun and informative cooking class. Whether you are an experienced home cook or are just beginning to discover cooking, Gourmet Retreats culinary vacations and cooking vacations at CasaLana can help take your cooking to the next level. The hands-on cooking classes are taught in CasaLana’s professionally equipped kitchen and range in length from 3 hours to 5 full days.

If the above is not her speed how bout a nice cooking/vaction trip to Mexico? See the secound like for that...

Answer 2

What a clever and grateful lad you are! So few recognise how special moms are. Good on you. I do not know of any such packages, but do think your mom would be just as appreciative if you took her on a simple picnic, with all of her favorite foods. I am lucky enough to have a grateful 12 year old daughter, and she took me on a picnic for my birthday last week, and it was grand! She thoughtfully packed up all of my favorite foods, and even made a pot of hot tea (she only used two bags instead of 4, and it was lukewarm by the time we reached our detination) but it was the most delicious tea I ever had. You are a wonderful young man. If you want to do something even more special than a picnic, how about treating her to a weekend in a resort that has a nice restaurant where she can be spoiled. Good luck!

Answer 3

depending on your budget, look into cooking classes in Napa Valley, Europe, local cities, etc. there are a bunch advertised online. or if you don't have a lot of time, contact a travel agent for help. it's their job to know. Is there a friend of hers who you'd like to invite to go with her? You could always do a shorter or less expensive trip.course for two so she has a friend to make her feel more comfortable with! Or you could go with her. Time spent doing something she enjoys with her son is priceless. It's a lovely thought - i'm sure she'll appreciate whatever you find.