Schedule

Friday, September 27th

We will caravan from the MSP area. We will offer a few options:

(1) 1pm meet up at Cabella’s Woodbury, MN headed East on I-94, and from Mauston, WI south to the destination. This route takes 4 hours, and we are allowing an additional 30 minutes for a rest / gas stop.

(2) 1pm meet up at Casey’s convenience store off Hwy 52 in Cannon Falls, MN (south of the metro) and head to Rochester and take I-90 East then through LaCrosse, leaving the interstate behind for scenic routes ahead. This route takes 3.5 hours, and we are allowing an additional 30 minutes for a rest / gas stop. This caravan will arrive on site first and will set up for the welcome reception.

(3) Drive on your own. Please plan on arriving by 5:30pm if you want to partake in happy hour, by 7pm for dinner, or arrive later if you prefer. If you are staying off site at your own accommodations and not at Big Valley Ranch, please plan your route and timing on your own, and let us know if you want help.

ARRIVAL: 5:30pm – Happy Hour and Welcome Reception hosted by Earl @ The Lodge at Big Valley Ranch. Select beverages and treats are provided Great Northern Region president Jim Nepp!

DINNER: 7:00pm – Group Dinner. Subject to change. Also, optional. You might choose to dine on your own, bring your dinner and fix it on site, or join the group at The Woods Bar and Grill in Lone Rock, WI (6 miles away from Big Valley Ranch).

Saturday, September 28th

Saturday is the big day! We have two amazing destinations lined up:

Morning: Taliesin (Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home, Studio, and Grounds)

In the morning, we will visit Taliesin, the home, studio, and school of the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This is a professionally guided tour which starts promptly at 10:15 am. Highlights of this tour include:

• • • > Exploring Wright’s stunning home, which showcases his unique architectural style and philosophy
    • > Visiting the drafting studio where Wright designed many of his famous buildings
    • > Walking through the beautiful grounds and gardens that surround Taliesin
    • > Learning about Wright’s innovative designs and contributions to modern architecture
    • > Discovering the rich history and stories behind Taliesin and its creation

Afternoon: House on the Rock

We will spend the afternoon at House on the Rock. This unique attraction offers a variety of fascinating exhibits and experiences, including:

• • • > The Infinity Room – a stunning architectural marvel extending 218 feet over the scenic valley below
    • > The world’s largest indoor carousel with over 20,000 lights and 269 handcrafted animals
    • > The Streets of Yesterday – a nostalgic recreation of a 19th-century American town
    • > The Heritage of the Sea – featuring a 200-foot sea creature and an impressive collection of nautical artifacts
    • > The Organ Room, filled with a vast array of self-playing musical instruments

Saturday Schedule

8:00am       Breakfast @ The Lodge, or eat on your own

10:15am      Taliesin

12:45pm       Lunch on the go

2:00pm       House on the Rock

6:00pm       Happy Hour @ The Barn

7:30pm       Dinner

(We will either do Pizza and Nachos at The Lounge or head over to Sportsmen’s Supper Club in Muscoda

9:30pm       Smores and munchies, card games and more at The Lodge

Sunday, September 29th

On Sunday, participants will depart on their own schedules, allowing for a relaxed and flexible end to the weekend.

Breakfast on the go at The Lodge will include some “grab and go” options if you do not pack your own.

The weekend will include plenty of time for relaxing, games, campfires, meals, and shared experiences.