Journey Inn
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Events at Journey Inn

Journey Inn is open year round and offers many diverse, seasonal opportunities for enjoying nature and a peaceful retreat space.

Spring:
hillsides full of wild flowers, Fresh Art Tour, creek with rushing water, plum blossoms, biking into Maiden Rock

Summer:
blooming prairie, meditative labyrinth, swimming in the Rush River, blueberry & raspberry picking, hammock, Stockholm Art Festival

Autumn:
bonfires, russet prairie grasses & burr oaks, hills of color, Art Tour, cooking classes, poetry readings, hiking

Winter:
snow-covered hills, snowshoeing & skiing, exploring the frozen creek, woodstove fires, reading, retreats

All seasons:
bird watching, quiet nature paths, meditative labyrinth, massage, dark night skies, star gazing, hiking

 


Schedule of Events at Journey Inn...

  • Writer's Weekend Retreat.  Come to jump-start your writing project or to work on one already in process.                                                       
This retreat will be a weekend for writers only, providing a writer's space in Journey Inn's quiet, peaceful setting, which is free of distractions. You may write in your private room, or choose other writing spaces in the inn's two buildings.
The fee of $300 includes two nights in your private guest room, snacks, two brunches and use of "The Retreat House" for writing rooms and preparing your evening meal if you prefer not to go out. You may also schedule a massage and/or a personal coaching consultation for an additional fee.

Call us to schedule a retreat.  We will need to book at least 3 of our 4 rooms to set the inn aside for this special retreat. 

  • Silent retreat weekends are available each season.  Come for a period of quiet to work on a creative project, write, meditate, reflect, or just to rest.  Group silent retreats can also be arranged by request.  Contact us for details.                                

 

Coming this summer...

  • July 25th & 26th • Lake Pepin Farm Tour 

Stay two nights at Journey Inn. Enjoy a morning of picking blueberries, visit a local farm to taste &/or purchase free-range chicken, pasture-raised pork & beef and naturally cured meats, an organic goat cheese farm, a cheese factory that sells organic & WI-made cheeses, and an apple winery/cidery.  The check-in snack and the brunches will feature ingredients from the local farms.

$325 for 2 people, 2 nights (plus tax) 25% of tour fee will be donated to the Pierce County food pantry.  Call for more details - 715-448-2424

  •  August 16th & 17th • The Enneagram for Couples
Enjoy each others differences, creating harmony in your intimate relationship.....
The Enneagram Personality system enables you to bring new awareness to your patterns of relating.  By knowing and understanding your own and your partner's personality type, you will be able to work through inevitable differences more effectively.
Eric Wheeler and Carolyn Germaine present this workshop in a fun, lively and compassionate format.  
The fee of $325 includes one overnight at Journey Inn, brunch, snacks and the workshop. 
Eric Wheeler is a Certified Teacher of the Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition, as taught by Helen Palmer and David Daniels.  He offers seminars and private consultations in the Enneagram for churches, schools, businesses and individuals in the Upper Midwest.  Carolyn Germaine has a Masters in Religious Studies and training in spiritual guidance from the Shalem Institute.  Her Enneagram training is in the Narrative Tradition.
Call 715-448-2424 to register or for more information.  Limited space is available, so register early for this popular event.

 

Coming this autumn......

  •  September 27th • Lake Pepin Food, Wine & Cider Festival
Enjoy a day of good food, music and wine tasting at Maiden Rock   Apples.  Festival & lodging package available.  See the Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery website for details. 
  • November •  The Enneagram for Couples
No date as yet.  See above description for details.

Area Attractions:

NATURE...

  • Morgan Coulee State Natural Area – across from Journey Inn – a remnant “goat prairie”, steep hiking
  • Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area – overlooking the Mississippi River
  • Rush River – swimming, raft/kayaking, trout fishing
  • Pine Creek Conservation Area – walk along a wild rustic road, wildflowers, birds, fishing
  • Lake Pepin – sailing, canoeing, bird watching, fishing
  • Buena Vista Park, Alma – overlooking the Mississippi River
  • Rieck’s Lake Park, near Alma – observation deck, tundra swans – October & November
  • Nugget Park Lake – camping, canoeing, boat fishing, hiking
  • Freedom Park Nature Center, Prescott – view confluence of the Mississippi & St Croix River, classes

ART...

  • Art Tours, Spring & Autumn
  • Stockholm Art Fair in July
  • Galleries: Stockholm – Abode, Out of the Blue, Pottery by Diane Milner and more. Maiden Rock - Swan Song
  • Pepin – BNOX (art & jewelry)
    Lake Pepin Art & Design Center – classes, events
  • Pottery classes: Linda Day, Pottery Farm – Mary & Peter Duneen

FOOD...

  • Rush River Produce – blueberry, raspberry, current picking
  • Maiden Rock Apples – apple picking, barn dances & other events
  • The Palate – shop & cooking classes, Stockholm
  • Eau Galle Cheese Factory: locally made, organic asiago, parmesan & romano
  • Nelson Cheese Factory: locally made cheese, ice cream and a great wine bar
  • Anderson Farm: natural meats
  • Ellsworth Creamery: famous locally made cheese curds
  • coming - Vineyard & Wineries, Maiden Rock & Fountain City

RESTAURANTS...

  • The Norton’s Restaurant, moving to Red Wing in June (20 minutes away)
    715-792-2464
    Serves locally grown and organic foods when possible. Significant wine list. Reservations. Open year round, Closed Tues & Wed
  • The Staghead, Red Wing
  • Oar D’ Oeuvres, Red Wing:
    Pasta, sandwiches, salads, entrees. Closed Sunday
  • Fiesta Mexican, Red Wing
  • Ole’s Bar, Maiden Rock:
    Burgers, soup, buffalo patties. Summer Patio
  • Gelly’s, Stockholm:
    715-4422023 – diner, fish fry, occasional live music
  • Bogus Creek, Stockholm:
    Lunch - indoor seating & outside garden patio. Spring- Early Winter
  • Harbor View, Pepin:
    no reservations, wait & enjoy the view. Great food. March – mid November
  • Pickle Factory, Pepin:
    715-442-4400 – Great balcony patio overlooking Lake Pepin
  • Nelson Cheese, Nelson:
    sandwiches, ice cream, wine bar
  • The Stone Barn, near Nelson & Durand:
    outdoor pizza pavilion
  • Kate & Gracie’s, Alma:
    Indoor & outdoor patio
  • McNay's - Old Creamery Building, Maiden Rock, WI
    Coffee and wine bar, light food
  • Vino in the Valley: an outdoor restaurant and developing vineyard up The Rush River Valley, about 7 miles from Journey Inn, 715-639-6677
     

AREA RESOURCES...

 

 

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Charlene Torchia & John Huffaker, Proprietors
W3671 200th Ave | Maiden Rock, WI 54750
Ph: 715.448.2424 | email: info@journeyinn.net