Festival Locations
Events
Join Cynthia Gustavson for engaging conversation and fantastic poetry by the side of the St. Croix River, continuing one of the festival's best-loved traditions. With its natural beauty and breathtaking river views, Arcola Mills is equally well suited for deep philosophical discussions or easygoing chats. Either way, the conversation's course will be determined by its participants. Breakfast pastries and coffee will be provided.
Experience the present-day beauty of Arcola Mills’ St. Croix riverfront setting while hearing tales of its richly storied past on this guided walking tour on Arcola’s woodland trails and historic Greek Revival mansion. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The route will be tailored to accommodate the abilities and interests of those present.
Serious poetry students have the chance to learn from one of the country's most respected poets and teachers in this intimate three-hour workshop, set amid the natural beauty of Arcola Mills. Space is limited, so reserve your place early. A box lunch will be provided.
Join Cynthia Gustavson for engaging conversation and fantastic poetry by the side of the St. Croix River, continuing one of the festival's best-loved traditions. With its natural beauty and breathtaking river views, Arcola Mills is equally well suited for deep philosophical discussions or easygoing chats. Either way, the conversation's course will be determined by its participants. Breakfast pastries and coffee will be provided.
Experience the present-day beauty of Arcola Mills’ St. Croix riverfront setting while hearing tales of its richly storied past on this guided walking tour on Arcola’s woodland trails and historic Greek Revival mansion. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The route will be tailored to accommodate the abilities and interests of those present.
See how master oil painter Kami Polzin captures the beauty and vitality of the St. Croix River. The Stillwater native has earned a national reputation for her lush landscapes and vivid still lifes. She takes special joy in painting outdoors, en plein air, and has taught several workshops on the subject. In this intimate event, she will describe her artistic process as she paints the St. Croix River, one of her favorite subjects, from the Arcola Mills shoreline. By the end of this three-hour demonstration, she will have a completed work. A box lunch will be provided. (In case of rain, the demonstration will be moved indoors.)
Join Cynthia Gustavson for engaging conversation and fantastic poetry by the side of the St. Croix River, continuing one of the festival's best-loved traditions. With its natural beauty and breathtaking river views, Arcola Mills is equally well suited for deep philosophical discussions or easygoing chats. Either way, the conversation's course will be determined by its participants. Breakfast pastries and coffee will be provided.
Teen poets of all experience levels are invited to learn from Roger Bonair-Agard in this two-hour workshop. A gifted teacher, Bonair-Agard has made it a priority to help young poets develop their art. When not writing or performing his own poetry, Bonair-Agard works with several writing centers in New York City, including Urban Word NYC, a writing and performance resource center for teens, where he is a writing instructor and teacher trainer.