
Taste of the South
A big batch beverage (aka—punch) offers such an easy, serve-yourself option to any adult gathering. This recipe has long been served at our family...

The Arb Shares Plant Picks To Add Visual Interest Year Round
Spring plantings can have a lot to offer in summer, fall and winter. We get it. Winter’s color palette can be a bit monochromatic. While we...

EcoElsa Blog Inspires Natural Connections
Elsa Litecky inspires the next generation of naturalists. Elsa Litecky has enjoyed the beauty of the natural world since she could start climbing...

Sail Seeker
A favorite landmark inspires Orono resident. “I was struck by the vibrant color of the boats and the sky that late afternoon,” says Berit Francis of...
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Taste of the South
A big batch beverage (aka—punch) offers such an easy, serve-yourself option to any adult gathering. This recipe has long been served at our family...
Living to Learning
Built in 1902 by the Great Northern Railway, Wayzata’s Section House was home to the local section foreman and his family. The section foreman was a...
The Making of Her
The year is 1996. For the past 30 years of marriage, Joan Egan’s days have been shaped by the choices her husband, Martin, makes for her and by the...
Tree of Life
A mother’s love is the foundation to our existence. They feed our souls, nurture us and offer safety in the storms. They point us in the right...
Events
Excelsior Art on the Lake
Excelsior Art on the Lake provides an inspiring experience for both the artist and the public. Local musicians will entertain and regional food...
Excelsior Firecracker Run & 4th of July Celebration
Join the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce for a 4th of July Run and celebration. Join the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce...
July 4th “Revolutionary” Flying Pancake Breakfast
Begin your Fourth of July with a Revolutionary “Flying Pancake Breakfast” at the Wayzata Depot. A festive celebration for patriots of all ages.
In This Issue

New Guidebook Explores the Twin Cities’ Oldest Sites
Plymouth author Julie Jo Severson releases Oldest Twin Cities: A Guide to Historic Treasures. Julie Jo Severson's latest guidebook highlights some of the Twin Cities’ oldest sites. From...

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Announces New Director
As of May 1, Andrew Gapinski stepped into the director role. In July 2022, director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Peter Moe announced his retirement after nearly 50 years with the arboretum....

Welcome to the May 2023 Issue
Welcome to the May issue, where we explore a host of topics surrounding the themes of beauty and outdoor living. I always hope our readers find doses of inspiration and information in our monthly...

Jett Beauty Creates Lasting Look With Permanent Cosmetics
Beauty studio presents the changing face of permanent cosmetics. Permanent cosmetic services can go beyond just making a person feel more confident and comfortable in his/her own skin—it can offer...

Sail Seeker
A favorite landmark inspires Orono resident. “I was struck by the vibrant color of the boats and the sky that late afternoon,” says Berit Francis of Orono. “What also struck me was the reflection of...