Country Garden/Church Tour & Market
Visit 7 beautiful gardens and a historic church in country settings.
Saturday, July 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 10th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ticket Price
Advance: $10.00; At the Door $15.00
How to get tickets:
- Tickets Available at Trondhjem Church
- In Lonsdale at the Public Library, Hillside Gift & Garden, Lonsdale Frandsen Bank and Treats of Lonsdale
- Call (507- 744-2310) or email the church at tronluth@means.net to hold “will call” tickets at Advance Price
LUNCH – Saturday available at Trondhjem. Cost $10.00
Menu: Chicken Salad, Raspberry Scone, Cheese Cake & beverage
ICE CREAM SUNDAES—Sunday at Trondhjem Church. Free to ticket holders.
COUNTRY MARKET at Trondhjem—Saturday & Sunday
Plant Sale, Norwex Products, Primitives, Craft & Bake Sale, Garden Gifts, Homemade Preserves, Watkins, Garden Ornaments, Sauerkraut, Concrete Garden Décor, Purses/Bags, Chicken Compost, Jewelry, Farm Fresh Eggs, Pickles, Pure Maple Syrup, Cards and much more!
GARDEN DESCRIPTIONS
Roxanne & Dick Simon: 8231 Aberdeen Trail, Northfield, MN 55057
Stepping onto the lawn of the Simon’s household is like stepping into a garden oasis. Flowers gleam at you from every direction in manicured flower beds placed all over their expansive lawn. Trees, a playground and even a pool are surrounded by colorful flowers and rose bushes. In addition, a pond and woods along the perimeter conceal you from any sound of city life at all, creating the perfect country get-away. And no country garden is complete with out freely roaming chickens. Enjoy this step out of the city as you walk through this place of beauty.
Trondhjem Prayer Garden 7525 Garfield Ave., Lonsdale
Trondhjem’s Norwegian roots are clearly represented in their Prayer Garden with Ole, Lena and Sven roses sitting proudly within. A sense of community is prominent among all the flowers here, as they were all donated by members. Volunteers continue to keep the plants alive and thriving. This serene garden is complete with a bench placed under a trellis, this garden is the perfect place to pray and meditate.
Fran & Ron Sticha 513 Arizona St. SE, Lonsdale
Didn’t think you could squeeze a fabulous designer garden into a city lot? This stop on the tour will have you thinking again! Fran’s city garden will amaze you with its endless show of color, cheerful presentation and detailed arrangements. The “WOW” factor of this vivid garden has been the talk of Lonsdale for years, as it continually shows off an incredible display of blooms each and every season.
Rosanne & Warren Busch 6425 Jennings Ave., Lonsdale
A variety of gardener favorites like roses, hostas and irises will greet you at this garden, as owner Rosanne admits she has never met a flower she hasn’t loved! Describing her style as eclectic, Rosanne said she always seems to find room for one more plant. While visiting, keep an eye out for more than the enticing blooms as Orioles and Hummingbirds also love to visit. Be sure to check out this happy country garden filled with a joyful bouquet of Minnesota’s best.
Maria & Kevin Thoreson 4080 Independence Ave., Webster
The first thing to catch your attention as you drive up to this garden is the impressive boulder retaining wall lining the way. These seasoned gardeners have combined exceptional hardscape materials with lovely, sprawling sunny gardens that are ready to be explored. The prolific seedum is now in bloom, the roses are just opening, and the hostas are large and plentiful. The mix and variety of flowers are a true testament to the commitment of these gardeners, as Maria admits that she never turns down a plant from a friend!
Deone & Mark Ward 8558 40th St. W, Webster
This stop on the garden tour will have you remembering why we love summer so much! A retreat to nature welcomes you to this serene, natural setting in the country, which serves as a backdrop to the stunning display of blossoms in the plentiful gardens. A walkway featuring a variety of hostas, a one-of-a-kind trellis and a stunning water feature will entice you to stay and simply enjoy the gifts nature has to offer. This is country gardening, and living, at its best!
Mary & Greg Laban 7130 40th St. W, Webster
Bring your camera and your notebook. You won’t want to miss the masterful arrangement of perennials at this garden, many of which are unusual and not easy to find at the local nurseries. Another reason: The Labins’ gardens are artfully designed and well thought-out. For instance, instead of planting a traditional rose garden, they incorporated an abundance of radiant roses into the perennial beds, taking your eye on an exciting journey into color and design. With both sun and shade gardens to explore, you’ll be sure to find ideas here that you’ll want to bring home.
Old Historic Trondhjem Church
Built by Norwegian immigrant farmers and placed on a hilltop with views of the rolling countryside, the first church on this spot was constructed in 1878. It was rebuilt and redesigned in 1899, incorporating parts of the first church.
No longer occupied by the Trondhjem Lutheran Church congregation, Old Trondhjem Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is under the care and restoration of the (TCPS) Trondhjem Community Preservation Society.