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We invite you to step into a collaborative space and join a transformative movement that honors water knowledge from diverse cultures and sciences. We will navigate the confluence of time-honored wisdom and innovative approaches, deepening our collective understanding, reverence for and stewardship of water across its many forms and functions. We will reconnect with our own relationship to water and water's essential role in sustaining life. Do you want to know more about the water you drink and work with on the land? Are you concerned about the quality of your water? Are you interested in increasing your personal health and hydration? Would you like to learn about the subtle energies and wisdom of water? Would you like to build a healthier relationship with water? Lindsay Rebhan and Paula Westmoreland will facilitate this weekend immersion into the body and spirit of water. During the weekend we will: Explore the latest scientific insights into the beauty and complexity of water. Learn the physical properties of water, watersheds, and the hydrological cycle. Experience guided water walks to local springs and the St Croix River. Uncover your personal water story and examine how your relationship with water influences your overall well being. Learn optimal ways to hydrate your body for increased health and mental clarity. Compare, test and observe differences between tap water, filtered water, and wild water. Recognize that like food, water quality varies significantly. Practice methods for filtering and structuring water to enhance its vitality and life-supporting properties. Create your personalized water plan with practical strategies to implement in daily life beyond the weekend. Water stories, water poems, water blessings, water play, and reflection time will be integrated into the experience. Saturday evening is a 'Celebration of Water', a time for participants to gather, process and engage with music and story facilitated by Ben Weaver. Ben is a father, poet, songwriter, and community builder. His music also provides the soundtrack for the weekend immersion. Event Details: Date & Time: October 4, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday Water Celebration 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, and October 5, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Address: The Acreage in Osceola, 1017 N Cascade St, Osceola, WI 54020. The Place: The Acreage in Osceola is a magnificent 360-acre expanse of woodland and prairie habitat overlooking the St. Croix River in western Wisconsin - a magical land with natural springs, wetlands, creeks and ponds. Our meeting place is The Stables, a renovated space that was the home of Horst Rechelbacher and Kiran Stordalen, founders of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients. The Food: You will be nourished with food from local regenerative farms prepared by a personal chef. There will be an open kitchen with snacks and warm and cold beverages. A light breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on Saturday and a full breakfast on Sunday. Pricing: Pricing includes meals, snacks, drinks, hosting at the Acreage, day and a half guided workshop, a Water Workbook, printed materials, and the Saturday evening water celebration. $525/person Onsite lodging and childcare are optional and available! Lodging: Overnight stay is not required but can ease and enhance your experience. The Acreage has a limited number of luxurious lodging options including single rooms, shared rooms, and suites. Children: Activities, crafts, nature play, and indoor play spaces adjacent to our meeting rooms are provided to support families and parents to fully participate. Certified babysitters will be leading the activities. You will receive email instructions and links to lodging and childcare options once registered. You may contact lindsay@ecologicaldesign.land with any questions. Agenda: Practical Applications: Throughout the weekend, you'll discover practical techniques to build a deeper personal relationship with water and receive a Water Workbook to continue your journey. General Flow: Saturday Morning - Welcome, Physical Properties of Water, Hydrological Cycle and Life Cycle of Water, Water Walk to Natural Springs and St Croix River Lunch Afternoon - Personal Water Stories, Hydration Basics, Communicating with Water Water Happy Hour Free Time at The Acreage Dinner Evening - Water Celebration Sunday Breakfast Revelations, Reflections and Questions Water Activity Personal Water Plans Closing Organizations: Co-hosted by Land Song and Ecological Design. Ecological Design is a women-owned land planning company with 25+ years experience designing and implementing regenerative land systems. Our work encompasses broadacre farms, community-based farms, and Tribal food sovereignty projects and spans the entire lifecycle including land planning, site assessment, design, implementation, and land management. We embody learnings that include holistic management, traditional ecological knowledge, permaculture design, and regenerative agriculture. Land Song is a nonprofit collaborative committed to cultivating deeper relationships with land. We host retreats, workshops and land projects. Refund Policy: Full refund (-$50 admin fee) before September 4. 50% refund (-$50 admin fee) September 4-19. No refund after September 19 unless we can fill your spot. We will make every effort to do so. If event is sold out, please enroll on the waitlist. We will notify you if a ticket becomes available.

Join artists from Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center as we explore the many works of art along this vibrant East 7th Street Corridor of St. Paul. After the walk, we'll gather at Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center for a refreshments from the Roots Cafe and a demo on how artists create the amazing works we see all around our communities. Meet at Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center located at 788 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Cruise Time is 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Join us for this narrated tour on Lake Minnetonka, one of America’s most popular lakes! Learn about the lake history, past and present, as you enjoy a relaxing cruise. On-board concessions and beverage service available. 11:30 AM-Boarding 12:00 PM Boat Departs 1:30 PM-Approximate Return Time Boat departs from the Port of Excelsior. Address: 2 Water St, Excelsior, MN 55331 If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.

Join us for night of delectable bites and artistic Parisian romance featuring a live demonstration from James Beard nominated Chef Marc Heu. Includes tasting buffet and gratuity. Limited capacity event. Marc Heu Patisserie Paris is located at 156 Dale St N, St Paul, MN 55102. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Insomniacs and bicycling lovers unite. Enjoy a 45- or 36-mile ride through the metro on the "Midsummer's Night Dream-of-a-Ride." Make a stop at late-night shops like Mel-O-Glaze Bakery on your way to the sunrise finish and gourmet breakfast. Registration by July 11. Cost includes breakfast and t-shirt. Cancellation for partial refund must be made by July 11.

Creation of Minnehaha Falls, the Dakotas, explorers, soldiers, tourists, celebrities, neighbors, poets, millers, politicians, celebrants, artists, musicians, wild animals, carnivals, children, Scandinavians, foodies, churches, activists, governors, runners, a hermit and even more will be revealed on this ¾ mile walk through Minnehaha Falls Park. Maureen Trepp, long time resident and Mpls. historian, will share the history of the land, culture, and people who have lived in and enjoyed this unique and much visited public park. Group will meet at the bridge over the top of Minnehaha Falls at 6:00 for a 1 ½ hour tour. There are 2 Blue light rail line stops near the park and parking in a pay lot on the north end of the park. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

The atmosphere and experience at Allianz Field is second to none! Be there firsthand to see the Minnesota United FC soccer team take on the Seattle Sounders. We have a limited number of seats and games sell out quickly. Join our group today!

The elegant Minneapolis Queen paddle-wheeler is a perfect way to experience the history of beautiful downtown Minneapolis. Join us for this narrated cruise along the Mississippi River. Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. 1:30 PM-Boarding 2:00 PM-Departure from Bohemian Flats Park 3:30 PM-Approximate Return Time Meet at Bohemian Flats Park. Address: 2150 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55454 . Pay parking lot is available. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.

Come experience the romance of the Mississippi on a singular cruise featuring a fabulous combo that brings all of the classic love songs in the Great American songbook to life. As you drift along the river you can relax and enjoy the music and watch the moon from the deck. There may even be an opportunity to perform a number yourself! Plus, you'll learn about the history and lore of some the nations most cherished songs sung by some of the most legendary crooners. Meet at the Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Road, Saint Paul Minnesota, 55116. Crosby Farm Road is at the intersection of Shepherd Road and Gannon Road. Transportation to the Watergate Marina is on your own. Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. You may bring your own food. Note: There is a ramp down to boat. Lower level of boat is enclosed and accessible to all. Ages 21+. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. If enough interest, we will try to schedule a second cruise.

Join Native American artist Angela Two Stars as she shares the inspiration for her public art project at the site of a former Dakota village on Bde Maka Ska. Class meets at the gathering area between the art installations on the southeast edge of Bde Maka Ska.

NOTE: This cruise departs from Watergate Marina. Cruise time is 5:00-8:30 pm. Join us for a cruise on board the Magnolia Blossom Riverboat with Dakota guide Fern Renville and her cousin J.Garrett Renville,Tribal Chairman for Sisseton Wahpeton on the Lake Traverse Reservation. This is an incredibly moving and meaningful project for the Renville family and Tribe. Fern and Garrett will be sharing their stories, history, and hopes for the future. Take in views of the scenic Mississippi River as you listen to their stories--weaving a bond between the past and present. 5:00 pm Board Magnolia Blossom 5:30 pm Boat Departs Marina 8:30 pm @ Return to Marina Meet at the Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Road, Saint Paul Minnesota, 55116. Crosby Farm Road is at the intersection of Shepherd Road and Gannon Road. Transportation to the Watergate Marina is on your own. Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. You may bring your own food. Ages 21+. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will let you know if spots become available.

Join us at Hocokata Ti Cultural Center in Shakopee for a guided tour of their exhibit Mdewakanton: Dwellers of Spirit Lake and a tour of their private collections area. Private collections tour is not available to the general public. You will also have a chance to view the "We Are Water" Exhibit . This traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories, histories, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water, exposes visitors to new perspectives, and increases participation in water stewardship activities. * 9:00 am Doors Open for opportunity to view the "We Are Water" traveling exhibit * 10:00 am Guided Tour Begins Tour meets at Hocokata Ti Cultural Center located at 2300 Tiwahe Cir, Shakopee, MN 55379. Transportation is on your own. Ages 16+. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens.