Kari&#x27;s Create &amp; Paint Studio

(9 reviews)

9.4 mi

I took my 6 year old granddaughter and had a great time. There is a large variety of things to…read morepick from- all diffeeent price ranges. Very helpful and kind. accommodating

The person who helped me at the desk was very helpful with my purchase of gift cards for my…read moregrandchildren. Also giving other suggestions about gift giving as well for kids. I'm a grandmother of three young children and I don't want to just get them toys, but activities to do as well.

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Pottery By Holly

(2 reviews)

38.7 mi

Had the best day and our pieces turned out so cute! Will definitely be back! Holly was so sweet and…read moregave the best lessons to beginners.

I went for date night and had so much fun! Holly is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and kind…read more Highly recommend and will be back!

The amazing Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce ladies came in for their pottery experience!

I have over 100 glazes to choose from here!!

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This couple came in to make a special bowl for their upcoming wedding. They made a beautiful foot-washing basin for part of their ceremony.

Color Me Mine

(15 reviews)

30.8 mi

Walked in without appointment and painted with our 1 1/2 year old. They quickly got us set up and…read morewe painted for 25 minutes or so and got us on our way quickly. Littles have very short a attention span. Very helpful. Fun.

I don't know of anyone who doesn't like coming to this place or something similar. It's so…read moretherapeutic to pick out something you like, paint it how you want while listening to music and sipping on coffee, chatting or just focusing. The to pick it up your finished project a week later like it's a surprise is super fun. I just wish it was so expensive!!! It cost my son and I almost $100 just to do two medium sized items. I would have given them 5 stars but the daytime staff were not helpful and acted annoyed when I'd get up and ask them for more paint which is what they told me to do. Half the time they sat at a table gossiping. The evening crew that came in was great. They immediately checked in with us and were super helpful and kind. Good customer service goes a long ways. Especially when you're dropping that much $$$.

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Making Memories Ceramics

(1 review)

33.5 mi

We had fun during our recent painting session. First time there and had a good experience. There…read morewas a birthday party of young girls so the staff was spread a little thin when we initially arrived so that cut into our painting time. No big deal though, we still finished our pieces. Staff member Mary was great giving instruction and helping when we needed her input!

Color Me Mine

Very fun and relaxing they had really good music! Wish they had color samples on the tables so…read morenobody has to keep looking back at the wall behind them. It would be nice to have towels to dry paint brushes off after each color. Overall good experience!

The staff was so helpful and very nice. We had a very good experience for our first time. We will…read moredefinitely be back

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Ceramic selection

Artem Haus

Women-owned & operated

My 3 friends and I came here on a Saturday without a reservation. With that being said, I highly…read morerecommend making a reservation!! The employee working was so sweet and accommodating and made sure to find us a table asap. We were so appreciative of her! As for options, I was surprised to see a lot of Christmas items available to paint in mid February. I would've loved to see some spring items or even more bowl/plate options. That is truly my only "complaint". Everything else went great! We chose our 6 colors and our pieces to paint and stayed for a couple house. We were offered refills on our paint and more paint brushed options by the staff which was extra helpful. I highly recommend coming here with a small group! They glazed/finished the pieces by the following week and were very helpful to find all 4 bowls with me at pick up. I'll definitely be back!! Thanks again for the great service :)

Incredible team and an incredible venue! Perfect for a romantic evening, gathering with friends, or…read morecelebrating a birthday! Nicolette was fantastic to collaborate with for our daughter's birthday bash, and she truly went above and beyond to make it memorable! I would definitely suggest this place to everyone!

Balloon dog board art sign

Preppy board art sign

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Preppy board art design

Gullywubbles

4.2

(6 reviews)

0.0 mi

We love shopping here! They have gifts for anyone you know. The owner is such an amazing person we…read morelove stopping to chat when we're at the mall! We've been shopping since they were DT Stillwater

4 stars!…read more Gullywubbles reminds me a lot of Spencer Gifts except classier. It has all manner of gag gifts, collectibles, and funny accessories of every sort...in addition to some vintage stuff. For example, one of the areas in back has vintage games. Fun stuff. I had a fun talking with the owner. She's friendly and full of energy. I'd say, this entire store is a funny and infectious expression of her personality. She must be pretty tough too because she was somehow able to keep her store alive through the whole pandemic thing. The shop has a ton of oddball items. Want a candle that smells like bacon or gasoline? Gullywubbles has it! You get the idea. My favorite thing was I got to sing with Taylor Swift on the back stage! We sang, "Shake it Up". I think Taylor was impressed with my singing skills. Thumbs up! -Maxx

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Outside of the shop, view looking south.

Waldoch Farm

We love coming to Waldoch Farm in fall for all the fun. Today we decided to try it out during…read moresummer for Strawberry picking and that was just as fun! Girls spent hours doing all the fun activities. Can't wait for the new corn pit to be finished! Also the sparking cider is the best!!

Waldoch Farm and Garden Center is a fun place for all ages to explore and see!…read more I went back in mid August and didn't know what to expect as it was my first time there. Parking was free and easy. Once you get to the entrance gate, you'll be greeted by staff to show your admission ticket or buy tickets. It's reasonable priced. I purchased the admission with ride and getting a sunflower option. Service was fast and friendly. There's a station near the front to line up for the hay ride which approximately runs every 15-20 minutes. But my friends and I decided to explore other stations before doing the hay ride. There were mini houses and mini log cabin displays to check out. There was a mini kart race track that adults and kids can actually grab a kart and peddle around the track. That was a fun experience! There's also a okay ground that both kids and adults can play Through the courses.. Once we got through the stations, we headed back to the entrance to wait for the hayride. The hayride would bring us way back into the fields where you can see them growing peppers, sunflowers and pumpkins. We were dropped off into the sunflower fields to browse, take pics and then eventually able to pick a sunflower or flowers form the fields at the end per the packages we laid for. I had to leave early so I was t able to cut one for myself. But would love to come back another time to experience it again haha.

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Little Hill Berry Farm

(7 reviews)

42.7 mi

We love Little Hill!…read more In the summer, it's such a great way to start a beautiful summer morning with picking fresh blueberries. Their operation is always very organized and the owners are so friendly. Their farm store is really nice as well because they bring in great stuff from other local farms and local makers so it's nice to get so much in one trip. Just last week, we got frozen berries, beef from a local farm, root veggies and popcorn from their neighboring farm, Little Hill syrups, and locally made tea blends. Way better than going to the grocery store! Thank you Little Hill, keep up the great work!

First time to Little Hill Berry Farm and it was a blast. The stay were so sweet and friendly as…read morewell as helpful. Aaron provided info on how to pick blueberries. The weather was amazing and it was not a bad drive from Minneapolis. Would definitely recommend and will go again!

Blueberry fields

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Blueberry bunch

Sunnybrook Apple Orchard

4.8

(4 reviews)

5.7 mi

My friends & daughter had a great afternoon here last month! The apples were delicious, and we…read morepicked a lot of Sweet Tango, which I highly recommend. We spoke with the owner who let us know that there was an early harvest & lots of apples on the ground because of the unusually warm weather we had this year, but they expect an even better harvest next year! This place is family-run, and they had a nice shop with pre picked or you-pick apples, cider, local honey, homemade chapstick and more.

I spent a short afternoon at this small, but beautiful, apple orchard near Stillwater. The day was…read moreperfect to walk around and pick some apples and this was the only orchard in the area that allowed picking apples on the weekend. What an amazing place to be! It was a smaller orchard but it made for a more personal experience. The only disadvantage that I could foresee would be parking if it were a busier weekend. On this day I was able to park fairly close to the main building to purchase a bag to hold apples. When I walked in to the mail shop area, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful! They were talking to everyone and helping everyone out with all their questions. The shop had a small variety of items such as jam, cider, apples (obviously ), and some syrup. I paid for a bag to pack apples into and headed out to the orchard. The orchard was organized and where I could pick was plainly labeled. They had plenty of apples to pick from and it was worth the price paid for the amount of apples I got. After, I sat around outside the main shop and watched others as they played yard games they were set up or enjoying a snack on the outside deck area. This was a wonderful experience and better than the big orchards where it's crowded and there more restrictions as to how to grab your apples. I would go back again and again. This is a great kid-friendly place as well!

Entrance from the street

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Baked goods

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4 years ago

This place is always fun with super-helpful staff.

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I came to Board & Brush tonight for a semi-private workshop with some coworkers, and it was such a…read morefun and memorable experience. They say the hardest part is choosing your project, and they are absolutely right. Before your workshop, you log onto their website to select what you'd like to make, and there are over 500 options to choose from. Many are incredibly cute, with a great mix of seasonal and holiday designs alongside everyday pieces that work with just about any home decor. I chose the barn quilt board. I appreciated that the website clearly lists the dimensions of each project while booking, it is definitely something to keep in mind when making your selection. When we arrived for the workshop, everything was ready for us: our project blank slate and stencils were laid out. No hammer or nails were needed, which made the process feel very approachable. There were two instructors leading our workshop, and they were fantastic. They were patient, informative, and incredibly organized. We had about 10 people in the workshop (2 groups), and they handled everyone and everything with so much grace. The workshop lasted three hours, which ended up being the perfect amount of time. We never felt rushed, but we also weren't waiting around. The instructors kept us on track while still allowing space to enjoy the process. I'm genuinely so happy with how my piece turned out, and it was such a great way to bond with my coworkers. I loved that everyone could work on a completely different project while still sharing the same experience. It really allowed everyone's creativity to shine in their own way. Overall, Board & Brush was a fantastic experience. It was fun, well-run, and something I'd absolutely recommend for a group outing, bachelorette party, birthday celebration or just something fun to do with family or friends (no occasion needed!).

Such a fun place for a bachelorette party! They are awesome, and Jill was so sweet! You put…read moretogether your project as they walk you through the process!

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