What time does Washington County Barn Quilt Trail open?

Washington County Barn Quilt Trail is open 24 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Washington County Barn Quilt Trail close?

Washington County Barn Quilt Trail is open 24 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

Does Washington County Barn Quilt Trail have free WiFi?

Yes, Washington County Barn Quilt Trail has free WiFi.

Specialties

The Washington County Barn Quilt Trail is a 16.4 mile (or 26.39 kilometers) route that winds through the beautiful communities of Scandia, Marine on St. Croix, and the Town of May in Minnesota. Along the way, there are 18 barn quilts that are based on quilt patterns in the book The Quiltmaker's Gift.

History

Established in 2015.

This project was created and oversaw by a 12 year old girl during 2015-16. There were more than 100 people of all ages who were involved in the construction, painting, and installation of the barn quilts. The trail goes through farm areas, a state park, a downtown area, historical sites, and forested areas. Wherever a person is on the Barn Quilt Trail, it's beautiful. People can look at the barn quilts and enjoy a ride through the country; or they can take more time - maybe even an entire day - to explore stops along the way - like: - William O'Brien State Park; - downtown Marine and the businesses, historical sites, and parks; - the St. Croix River; - Hay Lake Monument; or - museums - like Erickson Log Home which is behind the Hay Lake School, Stone House Museum, or Gammelgarden Museum.

Meet the Business Owner: Olivia N.

Olivia, the founder of the Washington County Barn Quilt Trail began developing the concept for the Washington County Barn Quilt Trail in 2015, when she was 12 years old. She wanted a theme that would tie the quilts together. When she was young, one of her favorite books was The Quiltmaker's Gift​ written by Jeff Brumbeau and illustrated by Gail De Marcken. The Quiltmaker's Gift, a New York Times bestseller and a Booksense Book of the Year, tells the story of a greedy king, who with the help of a generous quiltmaker, learns to find happiness by giving his possessions away. This book has a positive message for both children and adults; and focuses on generosity, the joy of giving, compassion, and caring for those in need. Olivia continues to look for ways to improve and beautify the community; and plans to pursue a B.A. in Art with minors in Business/Entrepreneurship and Environmental Science once she is in college.