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Three New England destinations where moms can find adventure, relaxation, and a little luxury

You need a haircut! No worries, the folks at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa will take care of it, as part of their working fiber farm. Pamela Wright Llama, llama loves your momma If your mom enjoys a round of golf, we bet she'd love this new adventure: the Llama Tee Time Trek at the Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The sprawling, historic resort is well known for its working fiber farm, with a herd of llamas, sheep, alpacas, rabbits, goats — and chickens and ducks, too. Even if mom isn't into golf, she can visit the farm (meet the farmer tours are offered daily from 9-9:30 a.m.) or take a llama or goat for a guided trail walk, ending with a picnic breakfast. Advertisement The Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield, N.H., has stunning White Mountain views. Pamela Wright Set on 1,700 acres, with stunning views of the White Mountains, the resort, dating back more than 150 years, has a storied past and a who's who guest book, including Theodore Roosevelt, Grover Cleveland, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Richard Nixon. Writers Robert Frost, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Stephen King have also visited. To learn more about the hotel's history, guests can take a guided historical tour of the resort. If your mom likes to stay busy, she'll be in nirvana here. There are indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball, tennis, mountain biking, hiking, ax throwing, disc golf, ATV tours, themed dinners, mixology and cooking classes using organic ingredients from the resort's gardens, art classes, and a variety of fitness and wellness classes, like yoga, aquatics, and meditation. Or she could simply relax, spending time at the Tower Spa, enjoying treatments with titles like Purifying Earth Wrap, Mountain Meadow Scrub, Collagen Boosting Facial, and CBD Serenity Massage. In the evening, head to the cozy 1865 Wine Cellar, with a The Farnsworth Museum of Art is known for its collection of Wyeth family works, including this work by Andrew Wyeth. Pamela Wright A day at the beach There's something therapeutic and calming about being near the ocean, the salty scent of the air, the sea breeze, and the rhythmic sound of the waves. It's a salve for everyday stress and an antidote for breaking out of the drab quotidian. Throw in cultural pursuits, good eats, spa treatments, and luxurious digs, and you'll quickly rise to the top of mom's favorite kid list. We're talking about sending mom to Rockland, a buzzy town hugging the shores of Penobscot Bay in midcoast Maine. Advertisement Start by booking a room at the Of course, mom will start with a visit to The Opal Spa at the Samoset, a cozy, relaxing oasis, offering a variety of top-notch treatments, including top-of-the-line facials, body treatments, and massages. Top choices include the mineral-rich body exfoliation, the detoxifying body wrap, the aromatherapy or CBD massage, and thesignature hydra-facial. All loosey-goosey, mom can head down to the Enoteca Wine Bar for a beverage and snack, perhaps the balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts or the Sicilian grilled octopus, followed by dinner at La Bella Vita, with crispy Sicilian brick oven pizzas, traditional Italian dishes, and house specialties like the Ocean Stew, packed with mussels, shrimp, clams, lobster, and octopus. Fling open the balcony doors and drift to sleep to the sound of the surf. The Farnsworth Museum of Art has a collection of some 15,000 works of American artists from the 18th century to present, and hosts a variety of exhibits. Pamela Wright Mom might be perfectly happy staying on the property, grabbing a seat on the lawn overlooking the ocean, swimming and lounging at the pool; there's also an 18-hole oceanside golf course. Or drive into Rockland to visit known for its collection of Wyeth family works. The museum, with a collection of some 15,000 works of American artists from the 18th century to present, also hosts a variety of special exhibits. Also in Rockland is the Advertisement For more scenic views, walk the Rockland Harbor Trail, a 5-mile walking path along the waterfront, or the oceanside trails at Beech Hill Preserve. Treat mom to breakfast at the Garrison Inn in Newburyport; it's included in the room rate. Garrison Inn Let's have a sleepover — in Newburyport This small city on the south bank of the Merrimack River on Massachusetts' North Shore is popular with day-trippers, who come to stroll its picturesque streets and explore the compact riverside downtown, with renovated 1800s brick buildings now housing restaurants and one-of-a-kind shops. But why rush home? Instead, book your mom a room at the four-story brick Advertisement The tea room at the Garrison Inn is all pretty in pink. Mom can enjoy an evening tea as part of her stay here. Garrison Inn Newburyport has a vibrant art scene. Check out the Newburyport Art Association. Also, pop into For some fresh air and great views, head to the on Plum Island, with a network of paths that wind through maritime forests and salt marshes, and Diane Bair and Pamela Wright can be reached at