Unique things to do in Minnesota
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Unique things to do in Minnesota

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Minnesota Luxury Picnic w/ a Professional Photoshoot & Food
Please inquire, I’m flexible to make anything work. I provide a luxury beach picnic! Perfect for proposals, bachelorette parties, girls weekends, to surprise your wife, or family photos. I’m flexible to make any thing work! ◌ All picnic include a 2 hour experience, 30 minute Professional photoshoot of picnic with 60 edited images available through an online gallery. All high resolution ◌ Online gallery with full download and printing rights ◌ Charcuterie board ◌ Customized cake ◌ Sparkling drinks ◌ Ice bucket with ice included ◌ Silverware, plates, napkins, and cups ◌ Florals, Candles, and Decor ◌ All clean up is done for you I send out between 60 edited photos to you through an online gallery. All photos are high resolution! I send out the photos in less than 7 day after the experience. I am flexible to set up at a local resort you are staying at. Whipple beach is a very quite, clean lake with a gorgeous sunset view, as well very clean bathrooms! I will take photos for 30 minutes and then I will leave and the last hour and a half you will get to enjoy the sunset and the picnic as well as get to dive into the food!
Live it-Love it-Lake it
Weather permitting, tours will start Wed May 15, 2024. You have a choice of several tours-the 2 hr tours are the sunset cruise, shipwreck tour, or customize your own tour of the lake & Apostle Islands. Starting mid-June our Pizza/Concert cruise from Bayfield to Madeline Island and back on Wednesday nights from 4:30-6:30 The pizza/concert cruise is a partnership with Bell Street Gallery & Art Bar. There are also 4 hour tours available to Devil's Island and Stockton Island which are priced differently, however, Air BnB currently only allows one tour to be posted on their website. If you are interested in information on a 4 hour tour, please send a message and we can get it scheduled.
Meet the Animals of Medicine Creek Farm Tour
Meet the animals of Medicine Creek Farm on this 1 hour guided tour! Feed a pig, take your photo with a lamb, hug a livestock guardian dog, and collect eggs from the hens. Learn about regenerative agriculture and the importance of soil health to animal welfare, human health, and healthy ecosystem function. Then learn how rotationally-grazed cows fight climate change! Wear your walking shoes, bring some water, and watch where you step as we traverse the pastures to see the farm in action.
Art With A Spark
Can you stand the heat? Do you feel like learning a valuable skill that few people possess? Want to make a unique piece of art or repair a household item with your own two hands and some sparks?! Sparkin’ Suz is offering “make and take” classes in metal fabrication where not only can you gain valuable experience welding, but also take a home creation of your own to prove to others you can indeed weld ;) Whether you’re just getting out of diapers or you’re just getting into them, whether you’ve been welding for years and want to get back in the groove or have never even seen a welder, whether it’s for therapy, fun, or to get some arc time gaining experience toward learning a skill you can make a career out of.. Everyone is welcome and will definitely feel those sparks fly! ;) Well, not exactly feel them as I will have all necessary protective gear to keep you safe. One person, two person, and group sessions available! We’ll start the class by going over some safety. Either before you come to my class you can pick out a project you’d like to build, or just work on scrap pieces I will provide. The class will be what you make it, it’s very individualized! We will work on setting the machine, running beads, then finally working on whatever project you’d like! It’s a different experience with new things to learn every time you strike an arc. Let’s build something together!
Sailing on Lake Superior
Up for an adventure? Step aboard our boat MECO and get ready to have some fun! MECO, an acronym from NASA for "Main Engine Cut Off”, perfectly captures the feeling of turning off the motors, phones, and devices that power our fast-paced lives, and entering into a state of peace, driven only by the wind and waves of Lake Superior. Your sailing experience will include passing under the iconic lift bridge and out onto Lake Superior, where you are welcome to help steer the boat into the wind, raise the sails, and see Duluth’s beautiful waterfront, as well as the sandy beach along Park Point. Have fun today!
Northwoods Guided Mushroom Walk
If you do not see an opening for your requested date, time, or number of guests, please contact me and I will see if I can fit you in. Guests have the option to book a tour on Madeline Island but tickets for the Ferry are not included. I will meet you at a predetermined location near Bayfield. We will hike different types of forests to find various edible, beautiful, or interesting mushrooms, learning how to identify them along the way. Guests will be able to keep large amounts of choice edible mushrooms (depending on the season you will have better chances at this) and will learn about many different plants, animals, and of course mushrooms. I will be happy to answer any questions you have and give you the best tips for the area. Northern Wisconsin is one of the most abundant places on Earth to look for mushrooms so don't miss this opportunity! Other things to note: The best time for finding edible mushrooms will be July through October. However, there are interesting things to find all summer long and I can tailor our walk to your interests. Guests should dress for hiking and bring a basket to fill!
Arts, Etc's Great Create/Pour Painting
Art comes in many different forms, techniques, process. All you need to know is that YOU CAN Create a beautiful piece of art in our fun workshop here at Arts, Etc. "The Great Create" Pour Painting workshop is a experiential workshop that will allow you to create a unique piece of art with a one of kind design. You will have a choice of painting on 2 16x20, 3 12x18, or 5 8x10 canvas, or a set of 4 coaster's and 2 trivets. Your artwork will be left with me in the studio to dry. I will apply a finishing on it let to cure and with be shipped to you. (Usually 3 to 4 weeks). Your masterpieces will be shipped to you at no added cost to you. workshops are easy to do. No artistic ability needed to participate. Everyone can create and have fun!
Nordic Spoon Carving in Minneapolis
Come spend a relaxing couple of hours learning the slow craft of spoon carving. This is not a race to the finish kind of class. We will go over knife safety, knife grips, and different kinds of knife strokes and practice on a stick before going onto your spoon blank. We axe out the spoon blanks before you arrive , so all you have to do is enjoy carving your spoon. There will be periodic breaks, and hand stretching as well as an axing demo by Erik so you can see how a spoon blank is made. This class will last three hours. Other things to note You will be carving a spoon from fresh green wood. We will be using carving knives and hook knives to make our spoons. Hand strength and an open mind to a new experience are helpful.
Wild Edible Plants and mushrooms
We will meet at a local coffee shop and then caravan to take a hike at a nearby trail. We will hike for 2 hours and gather plants and mushrooms that are out when you visit, and I'll teach you about their biology and what can be done with them. Any questions you have I will either answer on the trail or follow up afterwards. This experience is focused for those who are beginner or intermediate with foraging and herbalism. Each season has different flora and fungi out, and specifics of what can be found depend on the specific weather each year and week. Generally, this is what will be found throughout the growing season. -mid-May: early June: spring greens, herbs and a few mushrooms -mid-June-mid-July: berries, herbs and a few mushrooms -mid-July-mid-August: berries, herbs and many edible mushrooms picking up with some rain -mid-August-mid-September: great time for a variety of edible and other mushrooms (with good rains), herbs
Inside Twin Cities - Private Three Hours
You and up to 1 friend will meet me at a location convenient for you and together we'll launch a 3-hour private riding and walking tour of Minneapolis & St. Paul that focuses on local culture, interesting history and what it's like to live today in the Twin Cities. We'll explore famous landmarks and discover little-known and delightful spots. I will continuously share stories and exclusive anecdotes that will bring your private experience alive. In town for a limited time? Have an open half-day during your visit? My professionally guided private tour is for you. It's a great way to experience the highlights and get an overall feel for the cities in a fun and entertaining way. Many guests use this experience to become oriented so they can return later on their own to deeply explore favorite locales. Private transportation is in a comfortable, chauffeured "town car" Lincoln Continental sedan with a professional, licensed and uniformed driver. For private groups of more than 2 people, larger private vehicles are available. Please inquire for arrangements. NOTE: PRICE - A single flat price total of $550 covers your private group of up to 2 people. For private tours of more than 2 people, larger private vehicles are easily available. Please inquire. "5 out of 5 stars! Personable...knowledgeable..." Thalia S., Georgia USA "Amazing experience! Will return soon!" Ana M., Brazil
Inoculate a Mushroom Log to Take Home
I will share with you the ecology of mushrooms, and will show you my own mushroom gardens. We will then innoculate logs, with mushroom spawn (oyster or nameko). I will provide the logs from my property (aspen and boxelder) which are suited to the mushrooms that we will be using. Each guest will have the opportunity to innoculate one log and take it home to eat when it fruits! *Three hour timing is based on 6 people joining the experience. If you have fewer people it may take less time.
Minneapolis Downtown Axe Throwing Experience
I'm excited to introduce you to the sport of axe throwing! This thrilling traditional Canadian backyard pastime is now bigger than ever in urban communities. Enjoy a 45 minute axe throwing session with a top notch axe coach right here in Minneapolis Downtown, located in the City Center Mall. We will provide everything you need when it comes to safety, throwing techniques and will be there to guide you throughout your entire experience. Once confident in the basics, our coach will instruct how to keep score and teach you several games in order to crown a member of your group the ultimate axe throwing champion. I promise you'll be crushing bullseyes in no time and will leave feeling like the ultimate bad axe that you are! No experience necessary, all skill levels are welcome.
Summer Strolling with Goats
Looking for a unique experience to do outdoors with family and friends...try Summer Strolling with Goats! Come with us and six adorable Nigerian Dwarf goats who are unharnessed and unleashed as we hike through woods and fields. The goats will joyfully walk with us for a 1+ mile hike, all while we enjoy the beautiful outdoors, fresh country air, and learning some goat fun facts. At the end of the walk, there will be time to take lots of pictures and to meet and feed the other farm animals (chickens, ducks, and Kunekune pigs). Want to have a birthday party with farm animals? You can now add an additional 1.5 hours for $50 up to four people and $10 each additional person. We will supply a birthday sign, picnic table(s), bathroom, and kitchen to store your cake and/or food and beverages for your party. Let us know ahead of time and we'll send you the link to sign up for the additional time.
Play with Clay in a Fanciful Studio
I will give you a tour of Clay Squared which is a working studio in two types of clay- Ceramic and Polymer clay. You'll be surrounded by my sculptures and my husband's tiles. Start the class by learning three magical layering techniques in polymer clay that even the non-artistic can pick up right away. Next you will get to explore my endless scrap pile to add to your own creations and make a finished piece which could be anything from a decorative frame to a light switch cover to a sugar bowl. I can bake your creation for you while we tour the studios more (20 minutes) or you can take it with you to bake yourself. I always create right a long side you. I will also share any info you are interested in about the North East Minneapolis Arts District which is home of over 400 studios. Other things to note: Everything you learn is step by step and Layl is all about positivity. Polymer clay is magical and very forgiving. We tend to run a closer to 2 hours than an hour and a half but let me know if you need to be done earlier and we can make it happen.
Knife Throwing in Minneapolis Downtown
I'm excited to introduce you to the sport of Knife throwing! Enjoy a 60 minute knife throwing session with a top notch coach right here in Minneapolis Downtown. We will provide everything you need when it comes to safety, throwing techniques and will be there to guide you throughout your entire experience. Once confident in the basics, our coach will instruct how to keep score and teach you several games. I promise you'll be crushing bullseyes in no time and will leave feeling like the ultimate knife thrower that you are! No experience necessary, all skill levels are welcome.