Tulip Festival and Mother’s Day celebration planned at Honor’s Haven Resort

ELLENVILLE — This Mother’s Day, whisk mom off to the third annual Tulip Festival and Mother’s Day Celebration, hosted by Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa.

Whether its handcrafted items, personalized gifts, keepsakes or home décor, you’ll find a diverse selection of gifts from an array of local artists and craftspeople, selling their wares from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year’s musical spotlight will be focused on seven bands, providing a blend of country and rock.

Musical acts include:
Emma Brooke Ferony - a 17-year-old pop country artist from West Milford, N.J.. She grew up listening to the extremely odd combination of Dolly Parton and Britney Spears. Emma takes regular country songs and makes them her own by spicing them up with a few RandB style riffs.

Moe and Tom - singer songwriters Audrey Weatherstone and Shayne O’Neill are a musical duo of acoustic instruments and sweet melodies in vocal harmony. From Warwick, the girls continue to write and produce their original folk based music.

Ammo Without A Gun - an Orange County based band offers a raw and heartfelt sound. Consisting of lead singer/ acoustic guitar player Jeremy Torres, bassist Andy Mendez, drummer Jesse Dunitz and guitarist Anthony Lorino, this group churns out a cohesive blend of rock, blues, Latin and reggae.

Better Late Than Never - an alternative rock band from the Newburgh/New Windsor area, consisting of vocalist/drummer Sal Fratto, vocalist/guitarist Dorian Miele and bass player Angel Salcedo. This trio of 7th and 8th graders has exploded onto the music scene with an exciting blend of pop-punk and classic rock.

Zerena Lupo - a 13-year-old country/pop singer, songwriter, and acoustic guitar player from Westchester County. She has performed at New York City’s Symphony Space and The Apollo Theater, as well as opened for Bernie Williams at the White Plains Performing Arts Center. She was awarded both Best Original Song and Original Song Performance for the 14 and under category at The Hard Rock Café, Boston in 2012.

Ciara Martinez; a singer/songwriter from Orange County. Inspired by the talents of both Christina Aguilera and Taylor Swift, Ciara sings from the heart and writes what she knows. She always has fun on stage and is sure to give you a performance that will lighten your mood and brighten your day.

Blue Soul - a band of four kids from New Jersey inspired by music that outdates their years, meshes together blues, rock, funk, and soul music. The band consists of James Hatem (guitar/lead vocals), Jamie Engels (keyboards, drums, vocals), and Jeremy Berkin (drums, percussion, vocals).

Entrance to the festival is free. Bring a blanket, kick back and make a day of it!

Spoil Mom even more by taking her to a special Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet in Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa’s Gaia Hall, featuring picturesque views of the resort’s nine-hole championship golf course, tranquil lake and illustrious Shawangunk Mountains.

Members of the EarthMind Wellness Center at Honor’s Haven will also be on hand engaging guests with a full schedule of wellness activities, including Healing Tai Chi, Balloon Bop, a joyful and fun game for kids, and Healing Touch, an interactive class that assists family members in creating stronger connections. Individuals interested in participating in any of the wellness activities mentioned should call Anita Ahn at 845-210-3143.

Shutter bugs, don’t forget to bring your camera. Enter your best photo of the day’s festivities in the Tulip Festival and Mother’s Day Celebration Photo Content for your chance to win a weekend stay for two at Honor's Haven Resort.

For more information about the resort of the festival, visit www.honorshaven.com, email info@honorshaven.com or call 845-210-1600.