Speaking of brunch, I have another to add to my growing list of favorite stops. I give you, Lola’s Lakehouse located on Lake Waconia. Lola’s, the former home of Nancy’s Landing is reminiscent of Cape Cod, with strong nautical decor (think mermaids and life preserver rings) and a New England influenced menu. I fell head-over-heels […]
This past weekend I braved the rain, grabbed a hot cocoa and headed out to hug some Llamas at Carlson’s Llovable Llamas in Waconia. It has become an annual tradition to tour the farm during their open house. A fun, unique experience for kids and adults alike where you can learn, interact, feel and even […]
When it comes to breakfast, I am willing to go just about anywhere. Pangea Cafe, just off 1st street in downtown Waconia southwest of the metro, more than fits the bill. Waconia is home to the likes of Lola’s on the Lake, Waconia Brewing and Frost & Steam Coffee so when I heard several people […]
Since I’m all about traditions, I have to tell you about my annual trek to visit the Llamas at Carlson’s Llovable Llamas! With +60 llamas in residence, CLL works with 4-H clubs to educate as well as do events like the State Fair and local festivals. They even have an adopt-a-llama program! They offer a […]
One of my favorite coffee shops in the southwest metro, Frost and Steam, is up next on the #mnbucketlist. As we are coming up on warm weather, it only makes sense to tell you about my not-so-secret hidden-gem for sweet treats. Dani and I stopped in for coffee on our way through town and instantly […]
Heading over to Waconia for today’s #mnbucketlist stop. With no website, Facebook or any other connection to the digital world, Egg-Cetera is as close to small-town friendly meets no-frills as it gets. More hidden than you would expect, they aren’t meant to impress. Local faces, homemade but inexpensive menu, simple is the expectation. Egg-Cetera is […]
This past weekend, my friend Ashley, from Carlson’s Llovable Llamas invited me to their open house. Dani and I trekked over to Waconia to hang out with the Llama’s and get a firsthand look at what Carlson’s is all about. With +60 llamas in residence, CLL works with 4-H clubs to educate as well as […]
If you have never heard of Terra in Waconia, that wouldn’t be surprising. {currently closed} Terra has a deceiving house-like exterior and inside you’ll find a farm to table, tea-room sized #restaurant. I initially decided to go after seeing their beautiful website boasting local sources. Reading the reviews, I had really high expectations. Sadly, Terra […]
Spending this scorching hot day at the Taste of Minnesota festival in Waconia, Minnesota. This year, it’s at the Carver County Fair Grounds, complete with a petting zoo, the iconic titanic slide, multiple music stages and state fair food staples. It’s going on through tomorrow, so stop by. smile emoticon July 4th 2014 weekend.
