Farmington Area Community Education

Explore the southern Minnesota Amish community of Harmony. The three-hour plus guided tour of Harmony includes historical information and farm visits with a local professional guide. Purchase Amish breads, pies, candy, canned goods, soaps, woven rugs, and stunning quilts in small shops at the farms. Admire beautifully handcrafted furniture and meet the skilled craftsmen. Another store offers quality baskets for every use in your home. Tour a historic 1856 log cabin country church in Fillmore County. A bountiful noon meal is served at the Harmony House. Enjoy homemade pie for dessert! The drive to Lanesboro features beautiful scenery in the picturesque valley of the Root River. View the river, stores, and have dinner on your own. Fee includes coach bus, lunch (inclusive), guided tour of Harmony, various Amish farms, stores, and escort. Optional purchases and evening meal are at your own expense. Sorry, no discounts apply. Depart/Return: Scott Highlands Middle School, 14011 Pilot Knob Rd, Apple Valley

Tour five homes decorated for the holidays, in and around Hudson. Homes range from turn of the century to newer residences. The 1854 historic Octagon House is showcased each year allowing guests to view an old-fashioned holiday celebration. Meet friendly volunteers or homeowners, enjoy viewing vintage, traditional, and modern decor. Dining room tables are set with china, crystal, and stunning centerpieces. Bedrooms to bathrooms, each decorated for the holidays and open for you to view. Gain new decorating ideas as you meander from room to room. Enjoy lunch at an 1866 church where you will enjoy soup, a hot beef sandwich, and delicious homemade pie! Spend some time shopping at the church boutique and a craft sale. Fee includes five holiday decorated homes, lunch (inclusive), coach bus, treat, and escort. Optional purchases on your own. Plan to bring slippers or socks; you will be removing your footwear at each home. Sorry, no discounts apply. Depart/Return: Scott Highlands Middle School

Yarn, fiber, & craft enthusiasts, come join us! Today is your day! This annual tour includes five yarn and fiber stores in the greater metro area (no stores in District 196). Stores are varied and offer unique yarns. Helpful owners and employees will warmly greet you, assist as needed, highlight new yarns, and offer store specials or refreshments. We will be touring the West, North, & South Minneapolis areas. Two floors of bold and vibrant colors welcome you at a renovated fire station, another is nestled in a downtown business community, and one is even in a library! Each has a unique ambiance and a special niche in the world of yarn. Even if you are not into yarn, this tour offers other options in viewing the towns and businesses. Spend time exploring! Guide is popular Community Education Knitting Instructor, Kathy Be. Fee includes five specialty stores, coach bus, box lunch, store surprises, bus treats, and guide. Sorry, no discounts apply. Depart/Return: Scott Highlands Middle School

Jingle through St. Paul on a tour of beautiful winter light displays! You will see some of the most exciting displays of lights in beautiful downtown St. Paul, as well as many private homes that have gone out of their way to spread holiday cheer. Your guide will lead your group in song and tell holiday stories along the way!