South Washington County Schools Community Education

We will be visiting three beautiful vineyards.Our first stop will be at St. Croix Winery Store in Stillwater.You will have the opportunity to purchase local wines, grown and vinted at the orchard.The orchard is adjacent to Aamodt’s Apple Farm.You can purchase apples and many apple products in their nostalgic apple barn.Lunch will be at the Lowell Inn, Menu:Chicken ala King – Tender pieces of chicken, mushrooms, red and green peppers in a sherry cream sauce served over a puff pastry shell, mashed potatoes, vegetable, beverage and a small dessert.After lunch we will go to the Northern Vineyards.Established in 1977 and is one of the first wineries in Minnesota.You will have the opportunity to purchase wines and other special gifts.We will travel onto Chateau St. Croix Winery in the St. Croix River Valley.We will tour the winery production area and barrel room.You will also have the opportunity to purchase wine and gifts in their gift shop.

Day 1:Coffee and rolls at Tobies Restaurant in Hinkley and lunch at the Rustic Inn in Two Harbors. Gondola ride at Lutsen Mountain to enjoy the view of the Sawtooth Mountains, Lake Superior’s dramatic coastline and the surrounding area.Lodging will be at the Best Western Superior Inn in Grand Marais.Day 2:Breakfast at hotel.Travel to the Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center.Lunch will be at Naniboujou Lodge.Enjoy the late afternoon in Grand Marais.Take time to shop and stroll along the waterfront.There will also be several restaurants for you to choose from for your dinner.Day 3:Breakfast at hotel.Travel to the Split Rock Lighthouse for a guided tour.Stop at Gooseberry Falls Visitors Center to view the falls.Late lunch in Duluth before heading home.