We invite you to sit in our gazebo, enjoy a stunning view of Lake Pepin, and ...

We invite you to sit in our gazebo, enjoy a stunning view of Lake Pepin, and relax with a glass of our cider or wine.  We built Maiden Rock Winery and Cidery near the Maiden Rock nature area with you in mind.  We knew that you would be awe-struck by the view, as we had been.  The first time that we saw it, we thought  A book of verse beneath the apple bough, a loaf of bread, a glass of cider or wine, and thou. 

Maiden Rock Winery and Cidery is the first winery in Pepin County and one of only a handful of cideries in the Upper Midwest.  We craft distinctive hard ciders in the Old English style, such as Scrumpy and Bitter Love.

We grow a variety of apples including Chisel Jersey, Brown Snout, and Medaille d’Or specifically for use in making our hard ciders.  Although we have only been in business since 2008, several of our ciders and wines have won awards in international competitions. 

Along with our complimentary daily tastings of cider and wine, we feature food tastings on a regular basis.  Each fall you can savor special tastings at our Lake Pepin Food, Wine, and Cider Festival, this year on September 22, and our Medieval Feast and Wassailing of the Apple Trees, this year on December 1. We are also a founding member of the Great River Road Wine Trail which offers two yearly events with food pairings.  We welcome you to these events and encourage you to attend.  Come and pick your own apples and pumpkins this fall, too. 

Between now and then, stop by, get a glass of cider or wine, sit back, and enjoy the view.  Bring your friends and family.

We’d love to see you again,
Herdie E. Baisden
Owner/Wine & Cider Maker
Maiden Rock Winery and Cidery   

Join us for an event-filled weekend…

Join us this weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 18-20, for an event-filled weekend in and around Stockholm. 

Take the self-guided Fresh Art spring tour of fourteen artists’ studios and galleries.  This is a rare opportunity to meet artists where they work and talk with them face-to-face about their creations.  Artists who work with paintings, clay, jewelry, hand-forged metal, and fiber are inviting you into their studios from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, Friday through Sunday.  You can find plants and garden art for sale from many of the artists, too.  Abode Gallery in Stockholm is participating with a feature of the paintings of J R. Lince-Hopkins who has a studio in the Stockholm area.

Check out the antiques in the orchard offered by twenty-five plus dealers of Early Americana who will be set up inside and under a big tent at Maiden Rock Apples/Cidery and Winery .  The preview is Friday, May 18, from 5 – 8 p.m. and costs $15.  Saturday, May 19, the event is from 9 – 5, and Sunday the hours are 11-4.  Admittance is $5 each day. 

Enjoy an evening of music from Prairie Home Companion's ButchThompson and Pat Donohue on Saturday, May 19.  Butch Thompson on piano and Grammy-award-winning, fingerstyle guitarist Pat Donohue will play blues, jazz, and original music.  You will get a preview of tunes from their new CD, "Vicksburg Blues." Local favorites, the Ditchlilies, will open the evening.  Tickets are $18.   Kids 12 and under are free. 

See the new spring merchandise in the shops and stop by an eatery for a refreshing break. 

We’d love to see you again,

Stockholm Merchants

Take your senses on an adventure.

Journey along the Great River Road to Northern Oak Amish Furniture and Gifts in Stockholm and take your senses on an adventure.

At the front porch, the sounds of the busy swallows building new nests will catch your attention.  Delight in these sounds of spring.

As you cross the threshold of the wide, solid-hinged door, look around at the dancing grain patterns of the different woods that dress every inch of the store.  These include the aggressive yet soothing grain of the Grey Elm and the soft and delicate designs of Cherry and Brown Maple.  Take note of the ever classic and timeless tight grains of Quarter Sawn White Oak.  If you’re not certain which wood is which, ask us.  We love to talk about them.

When your eyes draw you toward a finely-crafted piece, reach out and touch it.  Feel the smooth, glass-like finishes that dress the designs of the tables, chairs, beds, and other items that cover the showroom floor.

Draw a deep breath and enjoy the unique smells of the freshly-finished pieces, the cedar-lined chests, and sunshine-infused patio furniture.

Think of how your mouth will water in anticipation of the meals you will share with your family and friends at your new dining room table.  It will grace just the perfect spot in your home for that truly one-of-a-kind custom-built piece.  At each meal, you will be reminded of your delightful journey to Northern Oak Amish Furniture.  Treat your senses to an adventure soon.  

We’d love to see you again,

Paul Taylor

Northern Oak Amish Furniture

Rumor has it...

Rumor has it that the original idea for the Mississippi Valley Partners’ “85 Mile Garage Sale” (now 100 miles) was presented by a member from Stockholm.  We know this is true, since we know the guy!  We’re not naming names, but we’ll admit to being quite proud of his contribution in initiating such a thoughtful and extraordinary post-Earth Day event.

This Friday through Sunday, May 4-6, we are excited about another 100 Mile Garage Sale.   At A+ Antiques & Oddities in Stockholm, we have already done the hunting for you.  We invite you to stop by and see what we’ve found. 

Browse the varied selection of items that we’ve gathered which are handcrafted, have history, or offer investment.  Take a look at the supplies we have for your special event, art/craft, or project that fit your eclectic style.  You’ll find ideas to help you imagine the possibilities.  Select a thoughtful example of your respect for heritage and hopes for the future with a keepsake gift for the graduate, newlyweds, new baby, or dear friends.  One-of-a-kind items are always appreciated.   Use vintage or antique items to reflect your artistic side.  Integrate natural materials into your décor or wardrobe to display your environmental side.  Enjoy some memories and feel good about your choice to re-home a special treasure.

Our goal is to support your practical side in a low-key atmosphere.  You’ll love our quirky shop which is easy to find right on Highway 35.  Watch for the huge garage door. 

We’d love to see you this weekend,
The Team at A+ Antiques & Oddities

PS  Gentlemen find items they like here, too.  We have lots of guy stuff!