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ON STILLWATERJerry’s Auto, 40 Years & CountingBy Jim Reynolds

STUDY ABROADCapetown TravelBy Emily Gould

STUDIO TIMEBringing it HomeBy Heather Rutledge

GIVING BACKThe Public TrustBy David Francis

CORNER TABLEA Friendly Conversation with Christie Rosckes, Marketing Director - Stillwater Convention & Visitors Bureau

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FeaturesTHE BARNS AT LOST CREEKBY PETER MCNIFF18 REALIZING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

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Can you remember being a youngster in school during the last few days of the school year? We were poised to blast out of that building and into the neighborhood parks, beaches and backyards the very instant that old bell rang. I don’t imagine that the kids today are much different; the neighborhoods are full of high-energy li’l ruggers again. Summer is here.

On Stillwater takes a look at Jerry’s Auto, which opened its doors in 1974. For 40 years now, the Schoenecker family has been taking care of our cars and giving back to the community along the way. A class act of a family business.

Study Abroad brings us installment #3 from Emily Gould, the intrepid Pony/Bennie studying in South Africa. Her latest submission takes us on a tour of the southeastern tip of the continent.

Studio Time is back again this issue with a worldly perspective on the arts scene here in the St. Croix Valley. We have some stellar arts organizations in the area that are getting their due.

Giving Back is one of my favorite departments in the magazine each time it makes the roster. This issue, David Francis writes about the Jon Francis Marathon events and helps us understand a little more about them.

Our first feature takes a look at The Barns of Lost Creek, which is a unique event facility just down the road a piece from Stillwater. It is an amazing place run by quality people.

Our second feature this issue focuses on Higher Brain Living. This one-of-a-kind technique literally frees your fear-based lower brain and offers you a chance to create an extraordinary new life free of stress, anxiety and depression and filled with joy, confidence and purpose. Read on to learn more.

This issue is rounded out by another installment of Corner Table. This month we sit down with Christie Rosckes, marketing director for the Stillwater Convention & Visitors Bureau for a great conversation.

We sure hope you enjoy the heck out of these summer days and nights; they pass so quickly.

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riends of Stillwater Area Dog Park (FSADP) is holding its annual “Canines and Cocktails on the Croix” on July 12th from 12:00- 3:00 at Shanghai

Bistros patio in downtown Stillwater. A $10.00 entry fee gets you a free cocktail, reduced priced appetizers and drinks. Prizes awarded every 10 minutes! There will be a photo booth from the awesome Stillwater Photographer Laurie Schneider who specializes in photojournalistic coverage of animals, people and events. There will be a dog trainer on hand, pet food vendor and more. All non-Aggressive dogs are welcome.

This fundraiser will support the FSADP mission which is to create and sustain a fenced, off-leash park and to promote responsible dog ownership through community-based recreation.

The FSADP are collaborating with city officials from Stillwater and have designated the Jaycee Field/storage site for the off-leash recreational dog park. They hope to get final approval from the Stillwater City Council in May and break ground this summer.

Once the site is secured, FSADP, with help from the City, will install fencing, signage, benches, shelter, surface cover and other amenities. FSADP will be responsible for the majority of the funding for these features. The Friends of Stillwater Area Dog Park has had four fundraisers since February 2009. This spring, FSADP received the Stillwater Foundations 2014 “Great Idea” award for $5,000.

The organization has over 500 supporters from all over the Stillwater area. Community members currently must travel elsewhere to patronize a dog park. The dog park in Stillwater will affect thousands of people from the greater Stillwater area. Come on out – it’ll be fun!

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The Minnesota Food Association (MFA) provides a full range of educational programming about organic agriculture specifically designed for beginning farmers and to all members of the community interested in learning more. The MFA is focused on specific projects that build the local food infrastructure. Organic gardening in the community is a key component of a sustainable food infrastructure.

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How to light your home and save energy simultaneously Lighting is an essential element of our daily lives. Lighting is not only beautiful, adding ambiance to indoor and outdoor spaces, it is also necessary in order for us to function and stay safe. Properly lighting your spaces might seem contradictory when it comes to living green, but saving energy doesn’t mean turning off the lights and living in the dark.

How can you go green and properly light your home at the same time?

1. Take a fresh look at natural lightingMaximizing use of natural lighting is the first step. Start by rethinking your furniture configurations and face couches, desks, etc., in a manner that best uses the natural light in the space. In particularly dark areas, it might be necessary to add a window or skylight which will open up the space and add loads of natural light.

2. Use light strategically at nightWhen the sun goes down, light becomes a necessity. Where possible, use task-lighting to illuminate spaces-focus light usage where you need it most, not necessarily lighting the entire room. Of course when you leave a room and the space is no longer in use, turn off the lights.

3. Use LED light bulbsLED light bulbs have extremely low energy consumption, plus they produce much less heat. Compared to traditional incandescent, LEDs last 25 times as long and use 75 percent less energy. These little green lighting powerhouses are a worthwhile investment.

When approached strategically, lighting and going green can work hand-in-hand.

Don’t skimp on the lightingLighting seems to be one of those things that is considered last in the design of a project. Sure I know you want fancy counters and cabinets, beautiful marble tiles, hand scraped wood flooring, etc. But consider this; if you don’t light those materials and spaces properly your investment may fall flat.

So here are a few of my tips for lighting:

• Use a variety of lighting types. Recessed cans, wall sconces, pendants, floor and table lamps, spotlights, etc.

• Don’t just put a ceiling light in the middle of a bedroom. Better yet install a ceiling fan to cut down on the air conditioning bill. Then use table lights on your end stands and strategically place ceiling spot lights to highlight wall surfaces for your artwork or family photos.

• Put everything on dimmers. No need to spend money on a fancy lighting control

system. Just adjust the dimmers to fit your mood.

• Consider colored lighting. Colored LED lights in a ceiling cove or beneath a counter can create an exciting accent.

• Artwork is more beautiful when properly lit. Use the right type of flood or spot to fill the size of your art.

• Do something unusual. Find a place where you can do something in a slightly quirky way. I used pendant lights above my bath vanity instead of that standard 3 bulb above the mirror wall light.

A properly designed lighting system will make your space more functional and add beauty and drama. So please budget some dollars for lighting when considering your next home project.

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rom the beginning, Jerry’s Auto has had a strong dedication to community and a focus on quality craftsmanship. Jerry Schoenecker Sr. opened the doors

to Jerry’s Auto Body in 1974 with the intention of servicing his friends’ and neighbors’ auto body needs.

As is customary for many family businesses, the Schoenecker children learned hard work and dedication to quality by working with their dad in the family business. They lived nearby in Oak Park Heights, close enough for the kids to ride their bikes through the corn field and see dad regularly while pitching in at the shop.

That early training turned out to be a real key to the longevity of Jerry’s Auto Body. In 1988, after 14 years of delivering on his promise of high quality workmanship and customer service, Jerry Sr. passed away. The company survived the loss of their founder and namesake largely through the efforts of their loyal and hard-working staff who were very helpful throughout the transition. Many remain valued members of the team today, in fact more than half of the staff have worked at Jerry’s Auto Body for 25 to 30 of the company’s 40 years in business

The family-style staff at Jerry’s Auto maintains a level of consistency that most businesses cannot achieve. The length

of service from employees is remarkable and in their service-focused business having a staff that will remember customers from year to year is a competitive advantage. They have confidence in their ability to deliver on any job that comes down the pike. In their industry, this means keeping pace with the ever-changing offerings from automobile manufacturers.

Since the employees at Jerry’s Auto grew up in this area, they appreciate and value this community. You won’t find a Pony sports calendar without a Jerry’s Auto logo on it – meaning that Pony activities and athletics can count on financial support from the Schoenecker family business. The VAA, Valley Outreach, Partnership Plan, just to name a few, are other organizations serving the community that regularly enjoy support from Jerry’s Auto.

As Vince Lombardi said “You’ve got to pay the price…. You don’t win once in a while, you don’t do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is a habit.” In business, winning equates to staying in business. The Schoenecker family business recipe calls for doing things right – consistently.

Jim Reynolds is a frequent contributor to Stillwater Living magazine.

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Front row left to right: Todd Riemenschneider, Joe Schoenecker. Back row left to right: Jerry Schoenecker . Lori Dunn, Ed Colburn, Dave Munkelwitz, Lenny Ludowese, John Herbst, Mike De Corsey.


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This is the third entry of Emily Gould’s journal while studying in South Africa.

ags are packed, buses are loaded and energy is high despite the early morning hours. The anticipation of going to Cape Town had been building up for the

past six weeks. Finally, our spring break was here. I had heard wonderful things about Cape Town from people at Missionvale and at NMMU, and I finally got to experience it for myself.

To kick-start the week, we stopped at Bloukrans Bridge, the highest bungee jumping bridge in the world. Although I had been skydiving before, the idea of leaping off a 216-meter (more than 700 feet) bridge was terrifying. Luckily there was loud pump-up music playing to help us dance our nerves away.

After watching a few friends swan dive off the bridge, it was my turn to hop out to the edge of the platform. With my toes peeking over the edge, my mind was racing as I heard “One, two three, bungee!” Before I knew it, I was plummeting straight down over a river gorge, mouth open wide but no sound coming out. After a few seconds of freefalling, I hung upside down peacefully, admiring the beautiful mountain scenery. It was a sensational feeling that I will remember forever.

We continued on our journey to Cape Town and made a stop in Gugulethu, a township about 18 kilometers (11

miles) outside the city. Although I have spent two days a week working at Missionvale, this was my chance to stay overnight in a township with a host family. Our van pulled up to a yellow house and chaos immediately ensued. Children gathered around us eager to race, play and braid hair. I became nostalgic as I was reminded of my own neighborhood where I used to run around with my friends until it was time to go in for dinner.

Eventually I heard Mama Noks’ calm voice from the gated door, beckoning us to come in for dinner. We helped prepare the pap, which is like mashed corn, while Mama cooked up the spinach and beef stew. Not only was the meal delicious, but also we got to eat all of it with our hands. At first I had to watch Mama to see how she did it, but I quickly picked up on the technique of using the pap to stick everything together.

While we ate at the dinner table with Mama, her son and husband ate in the living room while watching soccer. I found this strange at first because if my family were hosting people, I would have been obligated to eat at the dinner table whether I liked it or not. However, I soon realized that we were not guests in this house. We were part of the family.

After staying in Gugulethu, we plunged into our activities for the week by hiking Table Mountain. We were given the option of a steep one-hour hike to get up the mountain, or a more gradual three-hour hike. I naively choose the one-hour route and I can honestly say it was the hardest hike of my

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life. I imagined Sam and Frodo climbing to the top of Mount Doom in “Lord of the Rings” as I made the steep trek. Reaching the top, seeing my breath in the cool air and taking in the magnificent view was one of the most rewarding feelings I’ve had in a long time.

While in Cape Town, my group had the chance to engage in a few different cultural experiences that stood out from what

we have experienced in Port Elizabeth. One such experience was eating at

Mama Africa’s, where we got to taste a variety of meats. We ate sausage, kudu, ostrich, springbok and alligator. I never thought I would hear myself exclaim that ostrich is my favorite meat. Even

though I am typically a picky eater, I ate everything on my plate, and at

the end of the meal my stomach was pleased. I figured if I could take the risk of

jumping off a bridge, I could certainly try new kinds of meat too.

Other activities in Cape Town included visiting museums, shopping at the street market, seeing the musical “Blood Brothers” and going to the Cape of Good Hope, which is the southwesternmost point on the African continent. Every activity had something unique to offer, whether from a cultural, entertainment or environmental perspective. The great thing was, if we had gone to Cape Town any earlier in the trip I would not have appreciated it nearly as much as I did now. I was more culturally prepared to take in everything we did in a way that contributed to a better understanding of my surroundings, and a better understanding of South Africa.

On our last day we went to Robben Island, the prison that was home to Nelson Mandela for 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment. Our tour guide was from Port Elizabeth and was a prisoner for five years on the island because he helped organize school uprisings. The island was a lot bigger than I expected and the view of Cape Town was incredible. I had read about Robben Island in Mandela’s “Long Walk to Freedom,” but no amount of reading could have prepared me for the feeling I had on the island, trying to comprehend what it must have been like to work in the quarries or exercise in the tiny courtyard or sleep on a thin straw mat on the floor. The whole experience was truly humbling. Visiting Cape Town brought to life everything I had studied about South Africa and its history for the past six weeks. Slavery, Afrikaans, Mandela’s prison sentence and apartheid in general were highlighted in new ways. It was a unique trip with opportunities for learning and for facing challenges, both physical and mental. For me, that beats lying on the beach in tropical paradise any day. Emily Gould is a graduate of Stillwater High School and a Communication Major at the College of St. Benedict.


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esearch and Development aren’t words often associated with arts and culture. And yet, R&D activities are core to all artistic endeavors. You don’t

hear arts project being called “shovel ready” either. And yet, many arts projects drive economic activity and are ready to launch into action as soon as they receive sufficient funding. Increasingly suburban and rural arts communities are getting noticed for their strong community building programs and for finding compelling ways to connect residents to the places where they work, live and play.

Currently in the St. Croix Valley, there are a number of art-based projects that have received national attention and should be lauded for bringing home significant funding from national sources.

In the case of Franconia Sculpture Park, their Research and Development work in creative placemaking has been happening for years. (Creative placemaking is the practice of using community partnerships to shape both the physical and social character of a neighborhood, town or region through arts and cultural activities.)

Now Franconia is on the cusp of getting significant funding to realize Big Art Here, 12 artist-led public art projects, in the downtown districts of Shafer, Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls.

Franconia was selected as one of 97 finalists out of 1270 applicants to ArtPlace America, a collaboration among 14

foundations, 8 federal agencies and 6 financial institutions that provide venture funding – another concept rarely associated with artmaking.

As ArtPlace America looks at it, “the arts will play an explicit and intentional role as part of strategies to help shape their communities’ social, physical, and economic futures.” It’s no small task, but artists and arts organizations have a lot of interesting tools in their toolboxes. Certainly, when you get neighbors together to collaborate on an art project there are outcomes other than the art.

Connecting people in the St. Croix Valley to each other through the arts is also the core motivation for ArtReach St. Croix.

In May, the St. Croix Valley was one of 77 communities nationwide selected to host The Big Read, a national project to connect people to literature in response to research that shows a dramatic decline in literary reading in America. The National Endowment for the Arts awarded ArtReach a $15,000 grant for The Big Read in the St. Croix Valley.

“While the act of reading is usually a solitary one, through The Big Read it will become a social one,” says Joan Shigekawa, NEA acting chairman. “This year’s Big Read grant recipients not only play an important role in encouraging reading, they are also developing creative opportunities to involve all members of their communities to come together to discuss and celebrate these great works of literature.”

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For over a decade, ArtReach St. Croix has been a central partner in Valley Reads which encourages people to read the same book. It also brings the written word to life through theater and visual arts.

The Big Read is a natural outgrowth of Valley Reads and this “shovel ready” project will have people all over the St. Croix Valley reading Louise Erdrich’s Love Medicine in April 2015.

The Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson is the driving force behind the Art Bench Trail -- a collection of eight art benches in communities along both sides of the lower St. Croix River.

In late 2013, The Phipps received a $75,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation, a private national foundation based outside of Detroit that sees arts and culture as a valuable social investment. In this case, art is understood as a way to build appreciation for the region’s natural and cultural resources.

This spring, The Phipps launched the Art Bench Trail website (www.artbenchtrail.org) along with new signs at the benches, community events and a marketing campaign to encourage locals and visiting tourists to explore the St. Croix Valley, bench-by-bench.

“Visiting two or three benches is a perfect way to spend a day with family and friends,” says Anastasia Shartin, visual arts director at The Phipps. “They’re located in great spots for exploring or having a picnic, and are near other sites, like shops and restaurants, parks and other natural and historic places.”

In the St. Croix Valley, many arts organizations recognize their role as community building businesses. The artistic process mirrors Research & Development, where modest working capital goes a long way, and it takes a team of project managers to implement art events. Thanks to innovative ideas from the field, area arts organizations are bringing federal dollars home to the St. Croix Valley.

Heather Rutledge is the executive director at ArtReach St. Croix.

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“Too many people use the streets and parks of Stillwater to line their pockets.” When I first heard this I was taken aback. “No” I responded. “Trust me. I’m not trying to do that.”

Gaining public trust is hard work. And organizing a community event is hard work. Put the two together and it feels like you’re pushing a heavy stone up a steep hill.

This year we are working on bringing the Jon Francis Foundation Races back to downtown Stillwater. It’s hard work. But it’s also an act of love and remembrance. This will be the 5th annual race named in honor of Jon Francis, a Stillwater native, a gifted runner and an amazing human being. Jon was All American Runner in Minnesota, a Bible Camp Counselor in Idaho, a Youth Minister in Utah and a mountain climber. Jon loved boldly and lived joyfully. You can read more about Jon in my memoir, Bringing Jon Home –The Wilderness Search for Jon Francis.

It began in 2009 when the Jon Francis Foundation (JFF) helped organize the Jon Francis Half-Marathon that ran alongside the Stillwater Marathon. In 2010, over 900 runners came to Stillwater on Memorial Day Weekend to participate in the Jon Francis Half-Marathon. It was, by far, the largest of the four races that day.Chris Boldt finished first that year in a time of 1:16.03. Chris was quoted in the Stillwater Gazette saying, “I think you always want to go out and do well, but there was a little bit

in the back of my mind that it would be great to win the race for Jon.” It was a script that could have been written in Hollywood. Chris and Jon were teammates at Stillwater Area High School. They were both members of the “Magnificent 7” - the 1997 Stillwater Boys Cross Country team that went undefeated, won the state meet for a third consecutive year and was voted by sportswriters as national champions – first out of 23,000 high schools.

The greater community celebrated their success. Jostens created a “Super Bowl style” ring for the coach, Scott Christensen, and the entire team.

With the demise of the Stillwater Marathon, JFF moved the race to Square Lake Park in Washington County. We would run roads that Jon followed for over 10 years while training for high school and college track and cross country. It was be a meaningful and challenging course.

This year we are drawn back to Stillwater. The Jon Francis Run has been selected as the “official road race” of Log Jam Days. This is fitting. Jon wore Stillwater colors and felt deep pride in representing his hometown – the village that raised him.

In one of Jon’s college papers on religion he wrote. “It’s not what we gather, but rather what we scatter that defines your life.” We are returning to Stillwater not to gather (to line our

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Proceeds from the race will fund the mission of the Jon Francis Foundation, which is dedicated to saving lives through wilderness safety education, supporting families who have suffered the loss of a loved one in the wilderness and extending legal protection to missing adults. The race will also provide donations to several area charities. Also, new this year is the Jon Francis Foundation Academic Scholarship at the Stillwater Area High School – awarded to a scholar-athlete in Jon’s memory.

Why do we persist in pushing a heavy stone up a steep hill? Again, it’s an act of love and remembrance. The Jon Francis Foundation (JFF) a Stillwater nonprofit 501 (C) (3) organization, was created in 2007 to pass on Jon’s legacy of service to others and to his community. Check us out at www.jonfrancisfoundation.org

This will be the 5th annual Jon Francis Run. The 10K (6.2 miles) and the 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) will start at Pioneer Park, with a breathtaking overlook of the City of Stillwater; follow a beautiful course along tree lined and rural areas and finish at Lowell Park, on the banks of the spectacular St. Croix River. Start time is 8:00 AM. Runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators are needed and appreciated. Please visit (and sign up!) at www.jonfrancisraces.com.


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This is a special place. The uncomplicated nature of the layout feels somehow honest and I find my better nature coming to the fore. I am greeted by the smiling owners Mellissa Deyo and

Don Dufek. When I tell them of my overwhelming sentimental feelings they nod, sort of knowingly and say “yes we know what you mean.” It is compelling.

Mellissa a former bakery owner in St. Paul and current queen of all things baked at the Chilkoot Café in Stillwater married Don who is a professional landscaper practice what they preach. The two were the first couple to marry and celebrate their vows here at The Barns of Lost Creek.

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HOW DID YOU FIND YOUR SELF RUNNING A WEDDING FARM?

I owned a bakery/coffeehouse/cafe in St. Paul for 14 years. I made and delivered thousands of wedding cakes. A few of them went to farms, for beautiful, rustic, outdoor weddings. I thought it was all so beautiful; I wanted that to be my next step in life- when the business burned me out, that was my plan. So, I sold the business in 2008, and we began the search for the perfect farm. It took 5 years to find the Barns of Lost Creek.

OK, I’M KIND OF NEW TO THIS CONCEPT, SO PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY SHOULD I HAVE A WEDDING AT YOUR FARM?

Well, it needs to feel right for starters, it needs to be a fit. You get to be outdoors on a beautiful property. You have lovely buildings to wander in and out of and explore. Your guests can entertain themselves playing horseshoes or croquet while you have photos taken. There is no end to the unique photo opportunities out here. The vibe is casual- and FUN. You can't pet pigs, feed turkeys or chase chickens at a fancy ballroom wedding.

SO YOUR PHILOSOPHY IS TO EMBRACE NATURE?

My philosophy is that you should be able to have your wedding the way you want it. If you have a tiny budget and want a pot luck dinner, you should be able to do that. We do not require you to hire this caterer or that bakery- you decide what you want to do, and we help you make that happen. If a fully catered sit down, 4-course-meal is what you want (and is in your budget) then you should have that. Your wedding, your way.

THAT SOUNDS VERY ACCOMMODATING. IS THIS FARM WEDDING CONCEPT A DEVELOPING TREND?

There are many wedding farms out there, and they are all a little different from one another. Some are super polished and some are downright grungy, ours falls somewhere in between.

The barn is pretty much as we found it...soaring rafters, beautiful old wood, rusty tin....we just cleaned it up, added bathrooms, and 6 crystal chandeliers.

YOU JUST SWEPT THE PLACE OUT AND ADDED COOL LIGHTING?

Okay, it was a little more complicated than that, but aesthetically speaking that was the gist of it. There are several other buildings clustered near the main barn that we have put to use. The old granary is a super great dining hall, which opens this summer. We created a space in one of the barns for caterers to use as a staging area. A little more exciting space came together as we fixed up a large room on the other end of that old barn for the bride and her maids to primp, it has tons of mirrors. Once the ladies were taken care of we created a man cave for the guys to hang out, or family members to relax. And in the future, the 'falling down building' (my name for it), will be storage for equipment on one end, and a screen house on the other, we are told it used to be a saw mill. THE WAY YOU TELL THE STORY IT IS CLEAR THAT YOU JUST LOVE WHAT YOU’RE DOING. HOW DOES IT WORK WHEN A BRIDE CONTACTS YOU?

When a bride calls, she will probably have picked up one of our postcards, seen us in a magazine or online somewhere. I answer any questions she has, and give her as much information as I can about cost, what is included, how many guests are allowed, etc. If she is interested, we make an appointment for a tour. I like to walk them through the space as the day would most likely unfold- beginning with where guests will park, making their way to the barn, scouting outdoor ceremony spots, etc. People lead busy, busy lives and professionals in my position need to be respectful of our potential client’s time. As we walk the grounds, I talk about what is included (tables, chairs, lots of rustic decorations) and what is not (tablecloths) and what costs extra (renting the grill, hiring extra staff). If she and her groom like what they see - we have a wedding.


Keeping it simple. Here’s what you get for $1800 Friday & Sunday, $2200 Saturday.

• Full use of the grounds....40 acres to roam• The big barn-for the ceremony and dance/ party. Tables and chairs included. • The dining hall- open to, but protected from the weather. Tables and chairs included.• Bride's room in the old (and thoroughly cleaned up) hog barn- complete with half bath and outfitted with lots of mirrors. • The Man Cave- great spot for the guys. • Use of any items in stock, if desired.....galvanized tubs for drinks, shepherds hooks with mason jars, hurricane glass shades for candles, glass beverage dispensers, etc.• Two staff members to assist with anything needed.

EXTRAS:• bartender available @ $25/hour.• extra staff are available @$25/hour. Non-catered events may need to hire one of our staff to serve and clean up.• Event grill is available for your use @ $100.

All rates listed are current, and subject to change.

WHAT’S THE BEST THING?

I think our barn is the biggest selling point, simply because it is so beautiful.

I AGREE, BEAUTIFUL IS THE RIGHT WORD. THANKS FOR SHOWING US AROUND, WE WISH YOU MUCH SUCCESS HERE.

Peter McNiff is publisher and editor of Stillwater Living magazine.

Realize Your Full PotentialHigher Brain Living in the Valley

By Michelle Keiper


o many of us go through life fighting little battles of anxiety and we consistently struggle to find a joyful existence. Why is that? In my case I tend to repeat cycles,

negative cycles that usually begin with me becoming anxious about something and the cycle ends with me in tears. I wish I could put my finger on what causes this cycle to repeat, but I haven’t been able to identify the trigger or find a way off the roller coaster once the ride has begub. I’ve gone through a few therapists and I’ve had some body work done (meaning massage, not nip or tuck) to relieve stress, but I have not found my way to consistently happy and fulfilling days.

One of my editors assigned me the story of “Higher Brain Living” at Healing Waters in Hudson. He couldn’t really explain what it was, but wanted me to go figure it out for a story in the magazine. When I called and spoke with Nancy Laughton-Shirley who is a facilitator of Higher Brian Living, she put things in perspective for me, she said “Higher Brain Living is a revolutionary new approach to wellness - nothing quite matches what it can do”

Nancy went on to tell me “it de-stresses the brain and the body. It activates the pre-frontal cortex with increased energy and connection. The pre-frontal cortex is involved with high level problem solving, love, compassion, passion, sense of purpose, motivation to move forward and change. This brain structure loves goals and directives and helps you have a deeper understanding of who you are and what is your purpose in life. It is one of the most powerful things I have ever done and witnessed in my career in energy work.”

Higher Brain Living (HBL) is the creation of Dr. Michael Cotton who is a leading Evolutionary Theorist and an authority in personal and cultural transformation. HBL is a gentle-touch technique that creates a surge of energy to the pre-frontal cortex, also known as the higher brain. The higher brain is the

area responsible for the experience of joy, insight, problem-solving, clarity and confidence. This heightened activity in the pre-frontal cortex loosens the grip of the old, primitive, stress brain (also known as the lower brain), and launches people into their full potential.

Our lower brain was needed hundreds of years ago to aid in human survival. When the planet was heavily populated with threats to our daily safety such as tigers, it really paid off for humans to operate from a place of flight/ fright/fight; anxiety, worry, etc. Society has evolved and humans can evolve the mental processes if we choose.

In twenty-two sessions the HBL system brings us from reacting to what life hands us through lower brain processes to a more highly evolved Higher Brain Living. This process is very similar to developing a higher state of consciousness, much the same as Tibetan Monks meditate for several hours each day in order to achieve a higher state of consciousness. The HBL sessions are guided by a facilitator who helps each person they work with to develop their unique set of tools to continue a self-care program for the rest of their happy lives. The image above shows five women in our area who are HBL facilitators, we are fortunate to have so many qualified facilitators in our neighborhood.

Susan Schultz shares “I love watching people become empowered with this program. It allows people to break away from the past and the way they have been, and allows people to be just who they want to become.” It seems easy to understand that it’s hard to live that spiritual life, live in joy if you hate your job, have a lousy relationship and are always worried about money.

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Ania's ExperienceSince I've started practicing HBL, I have more peace of mind. I don't feel stress like I used to. I make decisions more easily. I have two young kids, and I find that my internal calmness is helping me enjoy moments with my children more often. Before HBL, like many parents, I would become frustrated with my children's behavior and resort to yelling. I read many books and articles with parenting advice on how to stay calm and not yell at my kids, but counting to ten (or 110) or leaving the room never really stopped that frustrated feeling. Now, with HBL I can calm myself down in seconds even in the heat of the moment and be the parent I want to be. If I'm anticipating a difficult conversation or feeling nervous, all I have to do is use my HBL practice to clear my mind and my words and actions feel clear and purposeful. It's so simple yet life changing. And now, I choose how I want to be in every moment.

HBL has changed my entire life. I see the world from a new, broader perspective. It's as though I've stepped back and am seeing my life's big picture. I feel stronger and more joyful relationships with my family and my friends. As a stay-at-home parent, I used to count down the minutes for my husband to come home to entertain the kids and give me a break. But now, I'm just excited for him to be home so he can join the fun. I am internally motivated to make healthier choices, improving the health of my body. I have been motivated to do things that I know are good for me – such as exercise, eat well, dance, make time for myself and just play. I know what \

fulfills my needs and I don't waste as much time on things that don't fulfill my life purpose. AND I have a purpose in life - a real, joyful, exciting purpose. I use this to see clearly what to do with my life. Problems I've struggled with for a long time seem easy to solve since I started HBL. For example, ever since I was a kid, I struggled with organizing my clothes. One day, after having an HBL session, I walked into my room and without much thought; I executed a simple solution that had evaded me for my whole life. It was suddenly clear to me how to organize this space and it made p e r f e c t sense.

Joyce’s ExperienceI was in a serious car accident two years ago and although I had received lots of acupuncture, massage and chiropractic sessions since the accident, during the HBL session I went into an unwinding process where I was almost reliving parts of the accident. I knew intuitively that I was clearing some deeper level of trauma that was still stored in my body. I was hooked immediately.

I chose to focus my "resolutions" that are a part of the HBL process on my relationship with my adult daughter. She is an only child and her father and I divorced when she was 9. She and I have had a co-dependent relationship secondary to my feelings of guilt. I tended to put her wants and needs above my own and had a very difficult time setting boundaries. My "resolution" was that she and I would have a healthy, loving relationship that fully honored both of our needs. I am happy to say that over the course of my sessions, my relationship with her has shifted dramatically. When she asks for my help now, I take a few seconds to really check in with myself to see whether it feels right for me. When it doesn't, I say no. In the past, she would have responded with feelings of anger or abandonment. Now she seems to more easily accept my boundary and is finding her own solutions. We seem to be relating as two adults rather than adult and child. Once I decided that my resolution for my environment was to create financial abundance, wouldn't it follow that I would want

abundance in my re lat ionsh ips . After deciding that the focus of my mind resolution would be to redirect my thoughts and emotions toward supporting myself and others, I had to look at where I was not supporting myself. Even in my body resolution, I focused on my body being strong and healthy. How could my body be strong and healthy if I wasn't setting healthy boundaries? It was as though each of the dimensions was supporting the others. That is actually the best part of HBL. It isn't just another table work process that clears energy. It does clear the old, but it also redirects the new into changing every dimension of your life.

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I have completed the 22 week sessions of

Higher Brain Living and I can honestly say it has changed my

life! I found out about HBL from one the facilitators who I have gone to for years

for massage, healings, energy work and she has seen me stuck and unhappy for many years. She told me about HBL and I went to a presentation to check it out and signed up that night. It has been the most amazing experience. Things in my life started changing right way. I was happier, smiling more, more relaxed and more focused. Also my chronic back pain started feeling better.

In the middle of the 22 week program we were told that they were closing our office and that we were losing our jobs. I didn’t panic like I normally would have - rather I just started looking for a job, knowing that it was going to be fine. In this program you make resolutions and mine for a job was "I am open to my dream job, working with fun people, close to home with the perfect hours and pays incredibly well." Well, I got all that. I went into my interview with confidence that I did not have before and I got my dream job working for the first time in years in the field in which I have a degree. I can work very flexible hours and it is a significant jump in pay from what I was making. Aside from getting my dream job, HBL has changed things in all aspects of my life. I am attracting better opportunities and people in my life because I feel better about myself and I am more confident. My relationships with family and friends are better, healthier. I am not going to the chiropractor anymore for my back. I am finally "Unstuck" and getting the life I always dreamed to have. So amazing!

Lisa's ExperienceII lost 50 pounds in a matter of about 6 months. I had always wanted to be skinnier and be happier with the way I looked. What person doesn't feel that way? It is hard to love yourself when you are unhappy with the way you look. HBL helped me find the self I have always wanted to be.

I had been over weight for 12 years and I never felt like I could overcome my weight problem. Before

HBL I just lived with the fact that I would always hate the way I

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6 days a week and eat healthy because I want to.

I feel good doing these things for myself, I feel healthier and happier. Doing things that I want for myself has become easier, so much easier. All of the sudden I have found a reason to reach for what I want. Doesn't it seem crazy to do something you want to do because you want to do it? Why should this be a challenge? At the same time though it is very true for many of us. Now, it seems so simple. Now that I am doing HBL, taking care of myself is how I make myself happy. I want to feel like a million bucks because I am strong, smart, and beautiful enough to make my own choices?

HBL makes you crave the better you, the actual you. The you that you hold yourself back from getting. I have learned how to make myself what I want to be through HBL. I told myself I am worth it. I am worth every pound I shed. I am worth being happy and strong. I am worth looking in the mirror and seeing what I like. I am worth knowing that I can change the things I don't like because it is up to me. HBL has helped me find my kick. It has helped me find what it takes to get me where I want to be. You can plan on starting a new life today or you can plan on starting it tomorrow. Who wouldn't want to start their new life today? A life where you get the results you want because you want them. HBL has changed my life in so many ways. I am living the life I have only dreamed of. I have stopped wishing and waiting. I am making it happen because I can.

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PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF.I live in Stillwater with my husband and two sweet children – 2nd grade boy and preschool girl. My friends may say that I am earthy, adventurous, and have entrepreneurial spirit. I love finding treasures on the street corner, trying new experiences, travel, the outdoors, a good dance beat, and my scooter. I’ve been working for the CVB for two years part-time as a consultant with my company Fresh Avenue Marketing and became the Marketing Director as of January.

WHY WERE YOU DRAWN TO THIS CVB POSITION?In college, I pursued a business degree in Marketing where I’ve enjoyed improving brand images for over twelve years in various industries with a passion for small business. Side gigs in the hospitality industry, from my first job as a soda jerk in a historic candy parlor to waitressing at hotels, restaurants and boat cruises, have instilled my enjoyment of meeting tourists. I also grew up in a Minnesota river town, so nature and nostalgia drew me to the valley a few years ago after living in the big city. As a child, summer family vacations took me to nearly every state, stopping at small tourist towns like Stillwater along the way in search of the perfect ice cream shop or special details of the town’s history. All of these elements - travel, history, people, and natural beauty inspire me, so Discover Stillwater is a perfect fit.

WHAT IS THE CVB'S FUNCTION - AND HOW DOES IT WORK?The Stillwater/Oak Park Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) mission is to increase the economic benefit

of tourism with an emphasis on overnight stays. This non-profit organization, governed by a Board of Directors, is funded by lodging taxes paid by overnight guests.

CVBs all across the country act as the go-to central resource of information for a destination. It’s this collective representation that’s essential to make sure visitors are aware of lodging, restaurants, attractions, shops, and events to help plan their trip. Discover Stillwater creates an annual integrated marketing campaign with out-state and local advertising in multiple mediums from radio to TV to specialty travel publications. In addition to advertising, the CVB manages the website www.DiscoverStillwater.com, publishes a monthly e-newsletter (nearly 12,000 subscribers) and maintains media connections via PR and social media. The CVB produces an annual visitor’s guidebook/map with 55,000 copies distributed at travel information centers in MN and WI, around Stillwater as well as the MOA and airport. The CVB is also a financial sponsor of select Stillwater festivals and events.

HOW DOES THE AVERAGE AREA RESIDENT BENEFIT FROM THE CVB?Tourism businesses, most of which are locally owned, in the Stillwater/Oak Park Heights area benefit from the regional marketing efforts of the CVB. It’s essentially free promotion for them and much of the media purchased wouldn’t be attainable at an affordable price for a single shop.

CVBs directly help improve the growth of tourism for which local residents are impacted by through the economic benefits of a thriving downtown – local jobs are created, local businesses benefit from outsider spending, tourism creates

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A Friendly Conversation with Christie Rosckes, Marketing Director - Stillwater Convention & Visitors Bureau


economic diversification (ability to support the community if traditional industry is under financial pressure), better community identity and pride, and a greater variety of local culture and entertainment.

The historic downtown district is thankful for local area residents – not only are they great ambassadors of downtown Stillwater to their visiting family and friends, but they help to bring off-season business to the shops and restaurants.

PLEASE TELL US ABOUT SOME OF THE CVB'S INITIATIVES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS.Surprisingly, Stillwater’s tourist bureau is young. In only five years, a solid foundation and tremendous marketing push was launched by Paramount Pixels, a local marketing firm lead by Barb and Don Trueman. Keeping overhead costs to a minimum, the CVB has continually increased the lodging tax revenue, helped keep the downtown afloat during tough economic times of 2009-2010, and has seen a 800% increase in website traffic from 21,000 unique visitors in the first year (2010) to nearly 200,000 unique visitors last year. In 2013, the CVB estimates that at least 300,000 tourists visited Stillwater with 50% staying overnight. Using Twin Cities traveler spending averages, this equates to $27 million dollars in tourism spending. Explore Minnesota estimates that for every dollar spent on tourism advertising in MN, $8 is returned in sales tax revenue.

One of the sectors where the CVB has made the largest impact may be with weddings. Knowing that Stillwater has a reputation as a romantic destination, a percentage of the budget is allocated to this market. Discover Stillwater exhibits at Twin Cities bridal fairs showcasing over 20 venues, has a featured listing on The Knot.com, and acted quickly once Minnesota made marriage equality legal to communicate our destination to this new market. Visits to weddings page of the website almost quadrupled from 3,300 to 11,500 in one year. According to Explore Minnesota, a wedding brings $24,000 of economic impact to town on average. Fifty percent of that spending is on the venue with the remainder on lodging, wedding services such as catering, bakeries, bridal shops, transportation, wedding gifts, rehearsal dinners, guest entertainment, bridal showers/bachelorette parties, and more.

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT GOING FORWARD?The Historic Birthplace of Minnesota is at an intersection of huge opportunity for multiple reasons. For starters, Stillwater is about to become a biking destination with multiple trails converging upon downtown and eventually heading over the lift bridge to Wisconsin. A new St. Croix Crossing bridge is under construction for 2016 so new opportunities will arise to welcome visitors, especially locals, who previously avoided the downtown due to traffic congestion. The return of a community festival is in process with the new Log Jam premiering this summer. The city riverfront has undergone renovations, thanks to the City of Stillwater, with new

pedestrian promenades, an amphitheatre, and picnic tables downtown. Each year Stillwater welcomes new shops and attractions while maintaining a reputation for distinct lodging choices – eight beautifully restored B&B's, two historic inns, and five contemporary hotels. The lodging properties are continually upgrading, adding amenities, and adding space in preparation for the additional overnight guests coming our way.

In addition to these great new initiatives, Stillwater meets the demands of traveler trends searching for culinary adventures, micro-breweries, wineries, unique experiences, as well as the shop small, buy local movement seeking individual owner-operated businesses including local art galleries. To top it off, Minnesota State tourism funding this past year received a historic increase up 66% to $13.9 million, so Stillwater can only benefit from more Minnesota travel love in the media. There is an excitement in the air for Stillwater as a leading Midwest destination. The CVB is committed to working together with our partners – downtown businesses, Main Street IBA, The Chamber of Commerce, the City of Stillwater, and Explore Minnesota - to bring greater brand awareness to the Valley area by staying on top of vacation traveler marketing trends, providing helpful information, and maintaining connections in special market industries. Positive vibes and good things - Let’s look together to the fun future!

www.DiscoverStillwater.com, Facebook, Twitter @MNBirthplace, Instagram, Pinterest, Youtube – Hashtag #HistoricStillwater will bring it all together.


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Introducing the new HealthEast® Stillwater Clinic Weight Loss Program

Like diabetes or arthritis, obesity is no one’s fault – it’s an actual disease process and may require medical treatment.

The HealthEast Stillwater Clinic Weight Loss Program can help any individual looking to make a change – permanently – and ultimately, live a healthier life.

Our approach is different because our philosophy is built on a strong medical foundation and consists of a three-phased approach; active weight loss, maintenance and relapse prevention.

What have you got to lose?

Learn more by attending our FREE seminar on the third Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the HealthEast Stillwater Clinic. You’ll meet our team, learn about the program, get answers to your questions and find out if it’s right for you and your lifestyle. To learn more about this program, contact HealthEast Stillwater Clinic at 651-471-5622, or visit healtheast.org/stillwater-weightloss.

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