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Spring has Sprung at the Hastings Vineyard

By Pam Thorsen | April 10, 2011

With birds singing and warmer air enticing garden anticipation, the winemakers of our state turn the soil and dig up vines.  Spring at a vineyard is hard work and more hard work all to benefit our love of the splendid drink. The tasting room and gift shop at Alexis Bailly Vineyard and Winery is open Fridays and Saturdays in April. This [...]

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Author Sundays in Spring at LeDuc Historic Estate in Hastings

By Pam Thorsen | February 13, 2011

The LeDuc Historic Estate and Dakota County Historical Society are pleased to announce a series of three Authors’ Sundays at the LeDuc Historic Estate, 1629 Vermillion Street, Hastings, MN – March 6, April 10 and May 15. These events begin at 1 p.m. and authors will read passages from their books, explain their writing craft, [...]

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Ahhh winter-candlelight snow hike near Hastings

By Pam Thorsen | January 16, 2011

Combining trail adventures with a B & B stay in Minnesota is a natural way to enjoy the state.

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Snowy night by the fire with a glass of Minnesota wine

By Pam Thorsen | December 31, 2010

Think cold. Think snow. Think warm. Think fireplace at your favorite inn. Now think of enjoying a glass of fine Minnesota wine fireside with your sweetie. Many assume winery visting and tasting is just for summer and fall adventures. The vines are snuggled in under the snow but the wine has been bottled and waiting for you [...]

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Lanesboro Winter Escapades

By marvineggert | November 24, 2010

Lanesboro invites you to their Winter Escapades Lanesboro is ready for the Christmas holiday season!  Join us for 3 weekends of fun during the month of December.   See calendar_of_events for details. All 3 weekends: Shopping! Historic downtown district filled with specialty shops. Theatre: Commonweal Theatre performances:  “Little Women” Dining: Three fine dining restaurants, some with [...]

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Victorian Holidays at LeDuc Estate in Hastings

By Pam Thorsen | November 20, 2010

Tours of the LeDuc Estate in Historic Hastings take on a special glow this time of year (December 4-5 and 11-12). Plan to do Christmas shopping in the museum store there and find good old fashioned value in antiques, embroidered dish cloths (finished with 1860 patterns) felted purses, beaded jewelry and even rock candy and cracker bread. [...]

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St Croix Valley Inns Holiday Tour

By Pam Thorsen | November 8, 2010

Halls and parlors and even some of the bedrooms are decked out in holiday glam Sunday, December 5, 2010 at the St. Croix Valley Bed and Breakfast Inns Holiday Tour. A group of 14 inns celebrate the holidays by sharing treats, recipes and decor this special Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.   This year the $20 tickets can be purchased for either the [...]

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Veterans’ Day at the Water Street Inn

By waterstreetinn | November 8, 2010

Veterans’ Day We here at the Water Street Inn want to thank all Veterans and Active Military this week with a special.   All rooms are just $99 per night any night between November 8th through November 15th 2010 and we will also buy you dinner and breakfast.   (One meal per table, good 11/8/2010 [...]

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LeDuc Estate Artist Show and Sale

By Pam Thorsen | November 1, 2010

Ambiance at the romantic gothic LeDuc estate in Hastings will be complimented for the next few weeks by works of more than a dozen talented painters, potters, photographers and carvers.Beginning November 6th and continuing to November 14th, the show will run from 10 AM to 5 PM. This annual tradition has become the opportunity for many to begin holiday [...]

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Authors’ Eve at LeDuc Estate in Hastings

By Pam Thorsen | October 7, 2010

Local Hastings writers Amy Martin (pen name Annie Wilder) author of “Spirits Out of Time” and Mary Janice Davidson and Anthony Alongi (co-authors of the New York Times bestselling “undead” series) will be at the LeDuc Estate in Hastings Tuesday October 12 at 7 pm. Enjoy readings, conversation and signed books for sale. Pam Thorsen [...]

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