Special SPRING TRAVEL Itinerary
UPDATED 3/27/22
Wisconsin's Great River Road Welcomes Spring
We won't have any apple blossoms yet, but the thaw is on!
Come be SPRING HARBINGERS and get to know our TERROIR.
What is terroir you ask? Well, the hottest new trend in eat LOCAL.
Terroir is a french term that refers to the characteristic taste and flavor imparted to a wine
by the environment, soil, natural climate and topography of an area.
We're serving up way more than wine, and all of it unique to our area!
Come savor our soil, but try not to eat it!
Our TERROIR:
A Winding River Road
Soaring Bluffs
Bald Eagles
The Best Baked Goods
Deep Ravine Coulees
Deer, Turkey & Pheasants
Maple Syrup
Hard Cider & Wine
Beer
Strong Community
Local Theater
Music & Musicians
Local Artists & Galleries
YMCA Camp Pepin
Farmland
Rolling Hills
Horses
Cattle
Organic Veggies
And, of course, cheese curds!
Here are some of the fantastic places and events for March 20th you don't want to miss. NOTE: Anything underlined is a link to take you to that business's
website or Facebook Page.
MAIDEN ROCK, WI
Roger Nelson’s Ice Sculptures: These ice sculptures are fantastic to see in the Spring as they melt, drip and change shape with each passing day. The land around the sculptures is likely underwater, so best to plan a drive-by viewing for this ICY show.
Address: N2696 County Road A, Maiden Rock, WI
Lake View Organic Farm: After a visit to the ice sculptures, drive up the hill to Lake View Organic Farm. We're OPEN 9-5. You don’t want to miss the chance to inhale the intoxicating aroma of maple sap boiling into syrup. Better yet is to try a cup of our French Press Maple Coffee. This is food of the GODS, a culinary delicacy we only enjoy once or twice a year. Farm Store is OPEN TH-SU 9-5.
Address: N1972 420th Street, Maiden Rock, WI
The Nest Gallery: is Open 10-5 TH-SA Leah Sheldon’s perch for local artists has products to help celebrate maple season - perfect little clay pouring pots, handmade earrings made from maple (wood), and her handmade MAPLE candles.
Address: Downtown Maiden Rock
Cultural Cloth: Walk into the colors of summer in this exquisite shop where lively, handmade, artisan textiles are sure to help you get a jump on Spring. Their doors are open 11-4 FR-SA.
Address: Downtown Maiden Rock
Santosha Springs Yoga: Check out their website for offerings
Maiden Rock Apples, Winery and Cidery: On your way up for a hike on Maiden Rock Bluff, stop for a glass or flight to enjoy in the sunny spring rays. You'll want to grab a bottle of cider or wine to take home, too! Open daily TH-MO 10-6
Address: W12266 King Lane, Stockholm, WI
STOCKHOLM, WI
Stockholm Pie and General Store is open 11-4:00 TH-MO. You want pie!
Stockholm stores and galleries are excited to open for their new season! Amble the shops to explore their fun and flavor.
Head down to Pepin to find The Harborview Cafe, Villa Belleza Vineyard and Winery, or stop by one of WI many taverns for cheese curds!
Sending love your way,
Sarah
Sarah, thank you for gathering up all the random, wonderful things happening around here and making real events out of them!