Hastings Community Education

We are off to Waconia to explore Barn Quilts of Carver County MN. Made for barns, not beds, “barn quilts” are quilt patterns, drawn to scale and painted on wooden panels that are hung on exterior walls of historic barns. Measuring 8’ x 8’, they are impressive in size, appropriate for the front or side of a barn. We will also make a stop at a quilt shop. Fee includes: Transportation, lunch, tax, tip and tour. Registration Deadline: May 10

Join Laurie and head to Jackpot Junction in Morton for an overnight (receive $50 free play upon arrival). The next morning, we will depart and head to Granite Falls for a self guided tour of the Fagen WWII museum followed by a two hour stop at Prairie's Edge Casino for lunch. Fee includes: Transportation, double room, $50 free play and museum tour.

See the best of the Twin Cities! Take a narrated sightseeing tour of Minneapolis and St. Paul with a professional guide. This is primarily a riding tour but will include a couple of stops. You will get out of the bus to view Minnehaha Falls. Enjoy the sights as you view St. Anthony Falls, the historic riverfront area, the milling industry and "Mississippi Mile." You'll see places such as Vikings US Bank Stadium, Old City Hall, the Twins Target Field, and the Sculpture Gardens. In St. Paul there are Victorian Mansions along Summit Avenue where the Governor's Mansion and James J. Hill House are located. See the magnificent St. Paul Cathedral, the State Capitol, Landmark Center and more! We will stop for lunch around 1 at the famous Bucca Di Beppo for a delicious pasta lunch. Plan to board the luxury motor coach at the Hastings Walmart at 8:45 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. departure. Bus returns by approx. 3:30 p.m. Registration deadline is June 14th!!

Visit the gardens nestled along the Mississippi River in St. Cloud. The Virginia Rose Garden features a series of gardens reminiscent of European gardens. This is a self guided tour so wear comfortable footwear. Included is lunch at the Coyote Moon Grille. Meal includes: Entrée, popover, salad, side dish, beverage and dessert. After lunch, take a guided tour through Sterns County History Museum. Fee includes: Transportation, tours, lunch, tax and tip

The bus will leave Hastings at 9:45 and arrive at the Stillwater dock by 11:00am. Enjoy the scenes while you have a sandwich buffet bar with all the Delicatessen Meats & Cheeses, Sandwich trimmings, Seasonal fruit, Potato Salad and a cookie. Water and a choice of Soda or Coffee also included. We will arrive back at the Pier at 1:30 plenty of time left to walk downtown Stillwater and explore the local shops, Antique stores or indulge your sweet tooth at Barbara Ann's Fudge shop, Candyland or Tremblay's. We will board the bus at 3:45pm and head back to Cottage Grove and the Hastings.

Includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, lodging for 2 nights, meals ( 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners). Highlights include: Narrated 55 mile Scenic Cruise, Ferry ride to Madeline Island, Historical Museum, Bayfield Winery, Apple Orchard and a Three course Victorian lunch at Old Rittenhouse, $125 deposit at time of registration due. Final Payment 8/19/2024.

We are off to beautiful Lanesboro, MN and scenic Bluff Country of Southeast MN. This is a fun and educational experience through the Amish countryside. You'll meet our Amish friends and explore their farms and shops where they make wood furniture, quilts, baskets and more. We will stop at an Amish Bakery filled with fresh bread, pastries and treats. As we travel to each location, our guide will explain about the Amish culture and learn about the families we meet. After our tour we will have a meal at the Pedal Pusher in Lanesboro and stop at Pepin Heights store for some apples and treats. Fee includes: Transportation, tour and lunch.. Registration deadline is September 13th 2024.

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song and dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by their former Army Commander. With a dazzling score featuring well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love a Piano, How Deep is the Ocean and the perennial title song White Christmas this is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages. Fee includes: Transportation, lunch, tax, tip and show. Registration deadline is November 8, 2024