St. Croix Valley Magazine April/May 2025 Issue

Welcome to the April/May 2025 Issue

Welcome, Readers, to our 10th anniversary as the St. Croix Valley’s premier community lifestyle magazine. We couldn’t be prouder of our longstanding...

Yellow House Vineyard in Afton, Minnesota

Yellow House Vineyard Pursues Growth, Innovation and Joy

Cody Kaye takes us on a tour of his Afton vineyard. We’ve all heard that the best things in life take time. From an aged wine to a ripe cheddar...

Angie Hong Sends Us to the River to Experience Its Beauty

Author and environmental educator Angie Hong sends us to the watershed for ephemeral explorations. Angie Hong is an environmental educator who has...

The home exemplifies the concept of transitional architecture, combining modern and traditional approaches. With an open floor plan, each space is set apart by a distinct ceiling style and height.

Luxury Home Captures the Beauty of the St. Croix River

Nestled on the banks of the St. Croix River near Hudson, Wisconsin, a new home by David Charlez Designs, Leona Rose Interiors and Nor-Son Custom...

Announcing the Best of St. Croix Valley 2025 Finalists

We invited readers to vote for the best the St. Croix Valley area has to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now...

Winterfest Is Bringing February Fun to Stillwater

The annual celebration returns for its ninth year. Grab your parkas and don your mittens, Winterfest is taking Stillwater by (snow) storm....

Welcome to the February/March 2025 Issue

As some of you know, editing this fabulous publication is not my only pursuit—I also spend part of the year photographing weddings. It’s a beautiful...

Two Editors Share Their Wedding Stories

From cityscapes to country roads, here's a look at the details behind two special days. The celebration of love and the start of a new...

Lemon Meringue Tart and Lavender Macaron from the St. Croix Baking Company

Local Makers Share Unique Wedding Dessert Ideas

Cottage bakers and resident makers are charting new territory in the wedding treat realm. The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving....

Tying the Knot at Villa Bellezza Winery

Osceola High School graduates share their bucolic wedding celebration. Jacob and Mariah (née Gaglio) Heyer have shaped their lives around serving...

St. Croix Valley Magazine December 2024/January 2025

Welcome to the December 2024/January 2025 Issue

Winter is here again. As this issue goes to press, the snow has not yet fallen—which gives me a romantic take on this season that I’m all too happy...

Ann Bancroft Shares Her Stories of Exploration

Polar explorer and educator Ann Bancroft on discovering your path, spreading hope and embracing the adventure outside your door. There’s a...

Florists Share How They Create Holiday Wreaths

Florists share how they make wreaths that stand out and how you can too. In this festive time of year, what livens up the season more than...

Toast to the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails

There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter mixed drinks can stir nostalgia and holiday spirit in just a sip. Made with seasonal...

St. Croix Valley Magazine October/November 2024 Issue

Welcome to the October/November 2024 Issue

Good things take time. It’s an adage I’m sure we’ve all heard, and (while a bit cheesy), I believe there’s no better way to introduce our food,...

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Welcome to the April/May 2025 Issue

Welcome, Readers, to our 10th anniversary as the St. Croix Valley’s premier community lifestyle magazine. We couldn’t be prouder of our longstanding...

Yellow House Vineyard Pursues Growth, Innovation and Joy

Cody Kaye takes us on a tour of his Afton vineyard. We’ve all heard that the best things in life take time. From an aged wine to a ripe cheddar...

Angie Hong Sends Us to the River to Experience Its Beauty

Author and environmental educator Angie Hong sends us to the watershed for ephemeral explorations. Angie Hong is an environmental educator who has...

Luxury Home Captures the Beauty of the St. Croix River

Nestled on the banks of the St. Croix River near Hudson, Wisconsin, a new home by David Charlez Designs, Leona Rose Interiors and Nor-Son Custom...

Announcing the Best of St. Croix Valley 2025 Finalists

We invited readers to vote for the best the St. Croix Valley area has to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now...

Winterfest Is Bringing February Fun to Stillwater

The annual celebration returns for its ninth year. Grab your parkas and don your mittens, Winterfest is taking Stillwater by (snow) storm....

Welcome to the February/March 2025 Issue

As some of you know, editing this fabulous publication is not my only pursuit—I also spend part of the year photographing weddings. It’s a beautiful...

Two Editors Share Their Wedding Stories

From cityscapes to country roads, here's a look at the details behind two special days. The celebration of love and the start of a new...

Local Makers Share Unique Wedding Dessert Ideas

Cottage bakers and resident makers are charting new territory in the wedding treat realm. The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving....

Tying the Knot at Villa Bellezza Winery

Osceola High School graduates share their bucolic wedding celebration. Jacob and Mariah (née Gaglio) Heyer have shaped their lives around serving...

Welcome to the December 2024/January 2025 Issue

Winter is here again. As this issue goes to press, the snow has not yet fallen—which gives me a romantic take on this season that I’m all too happy...

Ann Bancroft Shares Her Stories of Exploration

Polar explorer and educator Ann Bancroft on discovering your path, spreading hope and embracing the adventure outside your door. There’s a...

Florists Share How They Create Holiday Wreaths

Florists share how they make wreaths that stand out and how you can too. In this festive time of year, what livens up the season more than...

Toast to the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails

There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter mixed drinks can stir nostalgia and holiday spirit in just a sip. Made with seasonal...

Welcome to the October/November 2024 Issue

Good things take time. It’s an adage I’m sure we’ve all heard, and (while a bit cheesy), I believe there’s no better way to introduce our food,...

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Yellow House Vineyard Pursues Growth, Innovation and Joy

Drinks, Featured, Local Makers

Cody Kaye takes us on a tour of his Afton vineyard. We’ve all heard that the best things in life take time. From an aged wine to a ripe cheddar...

Your Wedding, Our Pages

Noteworthy, Weddings

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...

Angie Hong Sends Us to the River to Experience Its Beauty

Book Club, Education, Featured, Outdoors

Author and environmental educator Angie Hong sends us to the watershed for ephemeral explorations. Angie Hong is an environmental educator who has...

Nature’s Radiant Pause

Photo Contest

An award-winning image showcases an orchard oriole in spring. “Every spring, I visit my favorite birding spot near New Richmond, [Wisconsin], where...

Shop Local

Saint Therese of Woodbury is a catholic senior facility born out of a simple mission: do ordinary things with extraordinary love. This continuum of care facility offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled care in a luxurious setting. The community is rich with thoughtful amenities, such as a salt water therapy pool, balance clinic, unique dining rooms, beauty shop, and massage room. Saint Therese of Woodbury 651.209.9100 Open 24/7 Facebook: Saint...

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Recipes for Sustainability

Noteworthy, Shops, Wellness

This lemon cleaner recipe is courtesy of Laura Paulisich and Behzad Afshar-Naseri at ToxyFree in Stillwater. “We’ve made our own lemon cleaner for...

A Scenic Walk at the Arcola High Bridge Viewpoint Trail

Noteworthy, Outdoors, Wellness

For a pet-friendly hike this spring, try the Arcola High Bridge Viewpoint trail near Stillwater. This 2-mile local favorite begins in the Arcola...

“Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”

Book Club, Noteworthy

One of my favorite books of 2025 may be nearly two decades old, but that isn’t going to stop me from recommending it wholeheartedly to everyone I...

A Puppet for a Pet

Arts, Noteworthy

Pets aren’t typically found at The Phipps Center for the Arts, but this past winter, the organization fell head-over-heels in love with a reindeer....