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4. 2023_St.Croix Valley_scandiawww.saintcroixriver.com 2023 Saint Croix Valley Visitor Guide40 Nestled among rolling hills and many beautiful lakes, Scandia is the site of the first Swedish settlement in Minnesota. Rich with History Visitors to Scandia often stop and view the Swedish Monument marking the location of the first log cabin built in 1850 and tour the Hay lake School Museum before heading up the road to Gammelgarden of Scandia. Gammelgarden of Scandia was established in 1972 to preserve, present and promote Swedish immigrant heritage. Gammelgarden, meaning “old small farm” in Swedish, is an open-air museum featuring historic buildings dating back to the 1850s. Join us on a guided tour to catch a glimpse into the daily lives of early immigrants to Minnesota through a Swedish lens. Signature Events through the year include Midsommar Dag, Spelmansstamman(Swedish Fiddle Festival) and Lucia Dagen. Get In Touch With Nature Scandia boasts a number of beautiful lakes including Big Marine, Goose, Bone, Sand and Hay Lake. The St. Croix River marks the edge of the community and was designated as a Scenic Riverway by Congress in 1968. Log House Landing is a perfect spot to drop your canoe or kayak into the river for a relaxing paddle. Scandia is only minutes away from William O’Brien State Park. Other recreational opportunities include Wayne Erickson Memorial Ball Park and Wind in the Pines Preserve. 20880 Olinda Trail N, Scandia MN 55073 gammelgardenofscandia.org director@gammelgardenofscandia.org 651-433-5053 Midsommar Dag, June 24, 2023 Spelmansstämman, August 19, 2023 Lucia Dagen, December 10, 2023  Museum SCANDIA | minnesota charm& character Lovers of all things Scandinavian will be delighted www.saintcroixriver.com 2023 Saint Croix Valley Visitor Guide41 SCANDIA | MINNESOTA Open All Year • Sunday 11 am - 5 pm Monday - Saturday • 9 am - 5:30 pm 19713 Quinnell Ave. | Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047 651-433-2593 | Follow us on Facebook GardenGateAtCrabtrees.com  Artful Home Decor  LARGEST selection of Outdoor Garden Decor in the Twin Cities  Wild Bird Store  Local Unique Food Items  Fun Gadgets for the Kitchen  Unique Women’s Accessories Garden Gate at Crabtree’s We invite you to try our award winning wines along with our wine slushies, hard cider, craft beer and our scratch-made food menu. Take Comfort. Drink Well. WINERY RUSTIC ROOTS rusticroots.wine 651.433.3311 • 20168 St. Croix Trail N Join us for live music every Sunday afternoon from 3 – 6pm Cycling in Scandia Scandia country roads with great views and few cars bring lots of cycling visitors to town. Scandia offers several scenic bike trails. ATTRACTIONS Gammelgärden of Scandia, May - October Hay Lake School Museum, May - October EVENTS January: Vinterfest June: Midsommar Dag June-September: Farmers Market August: Spelmansstamman (Swedish Folk Music Festival) September: Taco Daze December: Lucia Dagen THE GREAT OUTDOORS Eko Backen William O’Brien State Park Wayne Erickson Memorial Ball Park Wind in the Pines Preserve Log House Landing CITY OF SCANDIA Scandia Community Center 14727 209th Street North • Scandia, MN 55073 Phone: (651) 433-2274 • Fax: (651) 433-5112 www.ci.Scandia.MN.us There are countless reasons to toast the St. Croix Valley, and Rustic Roots Winery is one of them! Overlooking the St. Croix River Valley, the Rustic Roots Winery vineyard is lined with panoramic views that will transport you to another place. A strong, rich heritage - Our family has been part of the St. Croix Valley Community for generations. Our roots here run deep and for generations we have taken great pride in the area. Rustic Roots stands for a reflection on – and a reflection of-our heritage. Our goal was to create a place where anyone would feel comfortable. Joining us for a happy hour with friends, spending an afternoon sampling with your family on the patio, or picking up a couple bottle of wine to take to the cabin – this is a place you can feel good at and feel good about! Pull up a chair, gather together, and settle in. Then let your roots wander.