Delight in a delicious after hours culinary experience prepared by Arboretum Chefs Beth Fisher and Niki Heber. Dine surrounded by the vibrant colors of the Spring Flower Show as you enjoy a delightful menu inspired by the coming warm weather and the waters that flow through Minnesota and the upper midwest. The venue is the Oswald Visitor […]
Delight in a delicious after hours culinary experience prepared by Arboretum Chefs Beth Fisher and Niki Heber. Dine surrounded by the vibrant colors of the Spring Flower Show as you enjoy a delightful menu inspired by the coming warm weather and the waters that flow through Minnesota and the upper midwest. The venue is the Oswald Visitor […]
St. Patrick’s Day cooking is often defined by a narrow set of expectations, but Irish food has always been more layered than a single holiday plate. In this demonstration and tasting class, Chef Cheo offers a fresh perspective on traditional Irish flavors, exploring recipes, techniques and presentations that feel both familiar and unexpected. Rooted in […]
Celebrate the sweetness of spring at the Arboretum's Maple Fest—with delicious pancakes paired with hands-on maple syrup learning experiences. Guests can enjoy freshly made pancakes, sausage and local maple syrup before or after exploring Maple Fest stations, where educators and volunteers demonstrate how maple sap is collected, processed and transformed into syrup. This family-friendly tradition […]
The Spring Soirée is a fresh, fun reimagining of our beloved fashion gala, celebrating everything that makes the Excelsior Lake Minnetonka community so special. Local leaders, business owners, educators and public servants take the runway modeling looks from our favorite local retailers, all set against live music and dance performances. Your $100 ticket includes unlimited […]
Treat mom to a day without cooking this Mother's Day. And what better place to celebrate than the Arboretum. Rootstock will be offering grab-and-go box lunches for advance purchase for Mother's Day. Reserve a box lunch and follow it up with a walk through the Arboretum gardens to see the spring blooms, including 40,000 tulips […]
Join us for our annual German Maifest Celebration on May 17, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The event kicks off with a German-inspired worship service that starts at 10 a.m. Enjoy our famous St. Peter-made schnitzel dinners, Kramarczuk brats, hot pretzels and St. Peter-made apfelstrudel. If you do not wish to attend in person, to-go orders […]
Don’t miss the first farmers market of the season. Running from 2–6 p.m. Tuesdays through September at The Marsh, the market will brim with fresh produce and more.
Join the Arboretum's culinary team for bubbles and bites in our vibrant Azalea Trial Garden. This limited-ticket event will be an intimate night of beautiful blooms, conversation and exceptional chef-crafted food. Sip and savor heavy appetizers and beverages as you're surrounded by stunning Arboretum-developed azaleas in peak bloom.
Join the Arboretum's culinary team for bubbles and bites in our vibrant Azalea Trial Garden. This limited-ticket event will be an intimate night of beautiful blooms, conversation and exceptional chef-crafted food. Sip and savor heavy appetizers and beverages as you're surrounded by stunning Arboretum-developed azaleas in peak bloom.
Celebrate the start of summer at Schram Vineyards during the grand opening weekend of Bonfire & Barrel, June 5–6. Enjoy live music, craft cocktails, wine, beer, great food, lawn games, patio experiences and all-day summer vibes at Schram’s newest gathering destination in Waconia.
Celebrate the start of summer at Schram Vineyards during the grand opening weekend of Bonfire & Barrel, June 5–6. Enjoy live music, craft cocktails, wine, beer, great food, lawn games, patio experiences and all-day summer vibes at Schram’s newest gathering destination in Waconia.
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