Unbelievable vitality in such an unexpected place.

Every day people enter Abode Gallery and comment on how finding such vitality, such a creative arts scene, and so much to see and do in tiny Stockholm had been unexpected.    You may be one of the many who have stopped by Abode Gallery and shared how special Stockholm is to you and how our town has become a constant joy.  For you, stopping in Stockholm is a tradition when driving the Great River Road.  Our town is tiny in population but big in the quality of what you find here.

We can’t thank you enough.  Our 60 + local artists can’t thank you enough.  Tully the wonder dog can’t thank you enough.  Because of you and your patronage, Abode has become one of the premier art destinations in the Midwest.  We love to see familiar faces walk in the door, and we love to see those faces bringing in new faces!  Your willingness to share the uniqueness of Stockholm and Abode keeps this place vital and vibrant.

As the years have gone by, we have added to our corner at the junction of Highway 35 and Spring Street.  Stockholm General with an amazing array of the best of Wisconsin food, cheeses, wines, and beers has become a destination in its own right.  We partnered with my sister and opened the Stockholm Pie Company.  Talk about a destination.  Wow!  The lines out the door on a Saturday afternoon attest to the power of pie, especially some of the best pie in America.  Top all of this off, literally, with WideSpot Performing Arts Center, a wonderful non-profit organization that offers interesting live performing arts and community and educational opportunities in the old opera hall on the second floor above Abode and Stockholm Pie.  

We can’t wait for you to visit again and take home a piece, or two, of what we offer.  We hope that it will help connect you to this unexpected place we call home.

We’d love to see you again,
Alan Nugent
Abode Gallery

Join us for a fun Evening Song: Village Music and Stroll Friday, August 24.

Next Friday, August 24, join us for Evening Song:  Village Music and Stroll, when Kenzie, who is only 16 and on her way to becoming a star, will perform on the SideSpot stage from 6 - 8 p.m.  Your admission is free.  Many of the shops and eateries will join the celebration and be open late next Friday.  This is the first of a new monthly event on the fourth Friday of the month. 

In early July, we held a Patchouli concert outside on SideSpot, and those attending had a wonderful time.  They enjoyed the music, the atmosphere, and the company.  Afterward, we had many requests for an encore of the evening.  These requests prompted us to schedule local artists to perform at Evening Song:  Village Music and Stroll for the fourth Friday in the months of  August, September, and October.  Save the dates below and plan to attend.

• August 24 - Local Phenom, Kenzie only 16 but terrific, sponsored by Abode Gallery
• September 28 - Local Favorites, Doo Da Day, sponsored by The Palate
• October 26 - Local Chanteuse, Emily Huppert, sponsored by Spring Street Inn

We encourage you to enjoy Kenzie’s music Friday, August 24.  Stop by the eateries and shops and discover something new, too.

We’d love to see you again,
Stockholm Merchants      

Take a drive along the Great River Road and enjoy this beautiful weather.

The heat wave has broken, and the weather is sunny with comfortable temperatures.  Take a drive along the Great River Road and enjoy this beautiful weather.  Relax on the Spring Street Inn porch and watch the butterflies in our garden.  Stroll through Stockholm Park and see the wildlife on Lake Pepin.  Stay the night and view a spectacular sunset. 

Take a spin on our tandem bicycle, a sort of stereo version of the familiar Stockholm blue bikes and available only to guests at the Spring Street Inn. 

Browse the quaint shops.  Learn something new at the sparkling little Swedish immigrant museum.  Dine at your choice of three fine eateries.  Best of all, end the day at the Spring Street Inn, a cozy place to stay right in the heart of picturesque Stockholm, Wisconsin.

Some of our guests prefer our beds:  “A GREAT bed--best sleep ever!”

Some love our place: “Relaxing and peaceful with loads of charm. What a wonderful getaway to refresh and rejuvenate.”

Some appreciate our décor:  “This inn is positively adorable! I love all the furniture and the old books.”

Some like our attention:  “We all found so much love and care in every detail.  We felt welcomed and at home.”

Whichever you prefer, we invite you to take a drive on the Great River Road, enjoy this beautiful weather, and stay at the Spring Street Inn.  Call us at 651 528-9616, write to us at springstreetinn@gmail.com, or visit us online at http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/stockholm,-us/204574.

We’d love to see you,
Paul and Pam Larson
Spring Street Inn

Bring your dog to the park this Saturday.

Get your dog out of the house and bring your pet for a day of fun during Dog Days at the Village Park this Saturday, August 4, from 10 - 4.  You can both enjoy tasty treats from the vendors.  Let your dog find something new at the dog supplies and services vendors. 

Both of you will want to “sit” for the presentations and demonstrations on the main stage kicked off at 10 with live music.  WCCO’s Pat Kessler will emcee throughout the day.

• Watch Maggie the Four-legged Therapist show animal-assisted therapy with Sandy Clark.
• Meet Autumn who helped rescue a missing child recently along with her owner Jason Moser. 
• See Viper new Pierce County K-9, and his partner, Sheriff’s Deputy Andy Thoms, at work.
• Learn from Wrench and his dog trainer John May.
• Hear about Lilly’s canine-assisted therapy with Danette Jones, MSSW.

If your dog and you feel competitive, enter the celebrated canine competitions throughout the afternoon which include best dressed/best hair, look alike/best name, and best trick.  Try canine acupuncture and pick up a free doggie bag of treats while supplies last.

Take a walk through town, see what’s new in the shops, and relax with a refreshing beverage at one of the eateries. 

We’d love to see you again,
Stockholm Merchants