Welcome (valkommen) to the intersection of Minnesota’s outdoors and the enduring charm of Swedish-American culture. From bustling boutiques and lakeshores of Chisago City and Lindstrom to historic sites of Center City, Almelund and Shafer. From winding trails through Wild River State Park to stunning bluffs along the St. Croix River in Taylors Falls. Our senior living campus is close to everything our neck of the woods, lakes and rivers have to offer.
Will you choose a club, rod, paddle, or handle bars? Whether your destination is indoors or outdoors, you have a variety of options to keep your hands, mind and body active and energized from season to season. See you out there.
By the numbers: 20 miles of paved surface for biking and walking on the Swedish Immigrant Trail and MN State Park systems; Over 40 miles of trails with camping and cabins at Wild River State Park and Minnesota Interstate State Park; 13 miles of paddling on 10 lakes with the Chisago Lakes Water Trail. And countless hours of paddling and drifting available on the St. Croix River.
Top off your tank with a fuel of choice from vintage drive-ins, riverboat dining, brewpubs, wineries, lively bar & grills, coffee shops, and traditional restaurants. Lots to choose from, even more to savor.
Treat your eyes to a range of cultural experiences, from open-air exhibits in the Franconia Sculpture Park to back-road excursions for the Swedish Barn Quilt Trail and St. Croix Pottery Tour. There’s something for every art enthusiast to ponder and partake.
Follow your senses for an easygoing tour of local vineyards, wineries, orchards, and gardens. Sit for tea at Panola Valley Gardens. Harvest strawberries, apples, and pumpkins at Pleasant Valley Orchard. And sample wine on the vineyard-facing patio of Winehaven. Here’s to celebrating the fruits of friendship.
This is how to stroll with great intention. Small-town streets lined by small businesses run by makers and proprietors. Scandinavian gifts, handmade gems and vintage treasures filling boutiques, art galleries and antique shops. This is when the journey is the whole point.
