Classes

Dance through the decades: A different era each month!

Inspired by moves of the decades, we gather the first Friday of the month for fun, expressive dance in our own unique way.  Dress the part!  No experience necessary.

After class, we can enjoy an adult beverage at a local winery/brewery. Transportation and costs of drinks is not included.  🙂

We have many classes available for private sessions of 3 - 8 people. Check out our website: theartandthemind.weebly.com for more options!

All levels and abilities are welcome. All equipment and instructions are provided.

Advance registration is required. Space is limited.

More than just a workshop, here you will learn the history of mediumship, the clairs and which is your strengths, how to develop them with exercises that are taught and practiced in the workshop.
By the end of the day, you will do mini readings.
This and so, so, so much more.
Bring drinks and snacks, there will be a half hour lunch break.
Saturday, July 2nd, 2022

10 am - 5 pm

$110

Join us Sunday mornings (weather permitting) for an outdoor yoga class. Your ticket price includes the 60 minute vinyasa class as well as a glass of wine. Please bring your own mat and anything else you would like to support your practice.

Each participant is fitted for equipment and a brief instruction to Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is provided in this 75 minute program. No experience necessary and all equipment and instruction are provided.

Space is limited. Advance registration required.

The “Ish-y” part is this: What you create will be tree-ish, branch-ish, landscape-ish, sunrise-ish, sunset-ish…you get the idea.

Inspiration for each class will vary each week. We are not going for detail here but tapping into our own intuitive self-expression by using simple strokes, blending and shading, creating an idea of what we see. In simple terms – I am providing the space, supplies and guidance in which you can explore and connect to your inner artist.

Rules of the class:

No judgements, no competition, and no expectations.

Barbie (Babs) Luepke will serve as your Art Guide.

This class will be held on occasional Wednesdays.

Poses and breath work will improve your well-being, reduce stress, and increase strength and flexibility. Open to all levels of yoga. Class is held at the North Pavilion, near the entrance to the pavilion parking lot. Please dress comfortably, bring a yoga mat, water, and arrive 5-10 minutes ahead of class time.

Advance registration is required. Season passes are available.

Experience sculpting while blindfolded. Our subject is influenced by nature and features the exclusive creative writings of Debra Thiry Points to connect us to our imaginative mental image that we will transform into clay. ​

Music and essential oil infusers will be used to include our other non-sight senses, as well.

2 Hour Class - $25 per participant

Occurs on the 2nd Friday of each month.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, these hikes are a great way to get outdoors, listen to the sounds of nature, and learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home.

Participants also have the opportunity to contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with your guide. The surveys collected will assist our Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.

Classes are held at the picturesque Spruce Hill Equestrian Farms next to the Gateway Trailside in Stillwater.
Meet at the Mercantile where the Nostalgic Trolley will take you on a 10 minute ride through historic Stillwater.
(Please be aware of departure times for the trolley)
Continuing to the rolling beautiful hills of Spruce Hill Farms.

You will meet your Artisan where you will be inspired to start creating your craft.
Relax and take in the views while enjoying a delicious meal and drink
prepared by Gateway Trailside.
Hop on the Trolley for your journey back to the Mercantile.

Find a class that inspires you and enjoy the day amongst the beauty of nature.

Upon reaching the opposite side of the lake, we are able to watch the full moon rise and have ample time to sit or lay on the board and take in the night sky. All equipment and lanterns are included. This program is a 2-hour experience.

Using mixed fabric, yarn, and thread, learn how to coil, wrap, and tie yarn and thread into a knotted necklace, coaster, or pin.

Activities range from fishing, shelter building and starting a fire.  Kids will gain confidence and comfort in being in the outdoors while having a blast!

July 18 - July 21
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages 10-12 years old

Washington County Parks Day Camps are held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park and including Outdoor Skills (Ages 6-8), Northern Explorers (Ages 9-12) and Survivor Camp (Ages 10-12).

Project RED is designed to train and empower citizens to identify and report invasive species within river corridors statewide.

The Wild Rivers Conservancy, Polk County LWRD, and National Park Service will teach you how to:

Monitor your river by canoe, kayak, or on foot for species of concern.
Choose locations and a monitoring schedule that are convenient to you.
Utilize online data management tools to report your findings.

Training Schedule

10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Indoor Training & Overview (Lunch Provided at SCF Library Community Room)
1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Training on the River (group paddle MN Interstate to Franconia Landing)

The baby bats have taken to the air! Join Hunt Hill in completing a second roost count after the babies have emerged to help get an idea of the bat’s population change over the summer. Participants need not have participated in the previous count (from June 3rd) to attend.

Location: Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Program Fee: Free, but donations appreciated.
Registration recommended, but not required.

Activities include building forts and shelters in the woods, fishing, making a fire, using a compass, and playing lots of games!

August 1 - August 4
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (half-day camp)
Ages 6-8 years old

Washington County Parks Day Camps are held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park and including Outdoor Skills (Ages 6-8), Northern Explorers (Ages 9-12) and Survivor Camp (Ages 10-12).

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, these hikes are a great way to get outdoors, listen to the sounds of nature, and learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home.

Participants also have the opportunity to contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with your guide. The surveys collected will assist our Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.

Activities include building forts and shelters in the woods, fishing, making a fire, using a compass, and playing lots of games!

August 15 - August 18
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (half-day camp)
Ages 6-8 years old

Washington County Parks Day Camps are held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park and including Outdoor Skills (Ages 6-8), Northern Explorers (Ages 9-12) and Survivor Camp (Ages 10-12).

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, these hikes are a great way to get outdoors, listen to the sounds of nature, and learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home.

Participants also have the opportunity to contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with your guide. The surveys collected will assist our Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, these hikes are a great way to get outdoors, listen to the sounds of nature, and learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home.

Participants also have the opportunity to contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with your guide. The surveys collected will assist our Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, these hikes are a great way to get outdoors, listen to the sounds of nature, and learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home.

Participants also have the opportunity to contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with your guide. The surveys collected will assist our Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.