Present for Wife

PatMurphy021987

Hello,

Im looking for ideas for a birthday present for my wife (early forties) who has three young children. She prefers experiences rather than material gifts. Can you suggest some ideas for me, she has done spa days, weekend aways, dinners out etc in the past. Im looking to get ideas of an experience day for her (without kids) all suggestions are welcome, please.

Thanks in advance

Gloomtastic!

Does she enjoy cooking? A cooking class- bread making, regional cuisine etc

hawley

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365610/present-for-wife

A skydive or a thirty minute trip in a helicopter.

PatMurphy021987

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122531982#Comment_122531982

Thanks for teh suggestion, however she has done both of these in the past and enjoyed them. Looking to see other similar experiences.

PatMurphy021987

Thanks for the suggestion, I not sure she would see this as a present for her thou!

The Davestator

Perhaps look at some unique places to stay on Air B and B and similiar. We rarely stay in hotels any more and have stayed in castles, tree houses, Bubble domes etc.

Electric Nitwit

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122532047#Comment_122532047

On that note, we've stayed here a couple of times and it's a stunning spot, especially if it's sunny enough to use the roof

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/6140840?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76

Ted222

Driving a Ferrari or Porsche in Mondello

HazeDoll

Paddle boarding or coastal canoeing?

Hontou

If we get a days good weather, pack a picnic and go for a days hike somewhere. Making the picnic shows big effort on your part, which is a romantic gesture. Tell her to bring warm, comfortable clothes and good walking shoes. Don't tell her where you are going. If budget allows then book into a nice hotel for the night to include dinner. The Western Way in County Galway has about 3 different sections that suit day trips. You could start in Maum and finish in Oughterard or start or finish in Leenaun. The scenary is spectacular on these walks. http://thewesternway.ie/

Milly33

The driving days in Mondello are great, or a ghost hunting night

SuperBowserWorld

What music/bands does she like ... a live concert ...

The Davestator

My wife can be a worry worm, so I got her art classes and she loved it and has kept it up. Loads of them starting in September in the adult education centres

PatMurphy021987

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122532047#Comment_122532047

I like the look of this, I think she would enjoy it. Cheers

PatMurphy021987

Cheers, this looks class

antfin

If she likes good food you could do a dining evening and overnight stay with a tasting menu and matching wine. Places like Terra at Castlemartyr, Guilbauds at The Merrion or The Bishops Buttery at Cashel Palace etc would do a nice stay and dining experience.

drunkmonkey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122532293#Comment_122532293

I haven't been out a huge amount this year but have been to the Buttery and Terra, Terra is in a different league, the whole experience was amazing.

advisemerite

A spin in a formula 1 type car. I'm sure you can drive one in Ireland someplace.

wildwillow

There is an art exhibition in the K Club in Straffan. Art and Soul, hosted by Gormleys. Paintings and smaller sculptures in the house and larger pieces at the front entrance and the lawn. Free to visit and you can also admire the fabulous rooms you visit to see the various exhibits. Well worth a visit and add afternoon tea or dinner to make a day of it. Pieces by Tracey Emin, Banksy, Damien Hurst, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali and many lesser know artists.

Maybe try archery there as well.

Cork Lass

How about a personal shopper / stylist. That’s a present I would have loved after having kids.

jj880

Suggest to your wife to get her girlfriends round for a night. Vacate your home at 5pm with your 3 children. Take them somewhere until lunchtime the following day. Buy her 10 bottles of pinot and book food to be delivered to the house at 7pm. Maybe get karaoke in.

She will be very happy.

witchgirl26

Here's a mad thought - ask her? Maybe she'd love to redo one of the experiences she already has done. Or has an idea. I know it's not as romantic but sometimes it's actually better than trying to surprise.

I know you said she's done spa days but has she done a spa weekend with friends that includes an overnight stay, dinner & chill out time with friends? Could be a good one. I've done spa days a lot but I'd still jump at the chance of another.

Or a trip to the theatre & an overnight stay after it including dinner.

jj880

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122534942#Comment_122534942

Good point. Perhaps ask her but with the option of a surprise if preferred?

witchgirl26

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122534970#Comment_122534970

Oh completely! I never mind if my other half asks me if I have anything in particular I'd like for Christmas or birthday or if I'd like a surpise. Sometimes I'll have a vague idea like "oh I'd love a new pair of earrings but surprise me with the type".

wandererz

Knitting classes at the local adult education center. It's the gift that keeps on giving.